'Nowhere to go': Dream Sikkim tour turns nightmare for tourists

Surat-resident Shailendra Kumar, who had gone to Sikkim with his family for a short vacation, hadn't imagined in his wildest dreams that their trip to the picturesque state would turn into a......

"Kashmir is ours," says Rajnath, promises "permanent" solution

“Kashmir is ours, Kashmiris are ours and Kashmiriyat is also ours,” Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday, asserting that the Modi government will find a......

Surely, the PM didn't cancel Taseer's OCI!

'That would be ridiculous and uncharacteristic of the PM.''It is also not how things happen in illiberal States.''In such places, lower-level functionaries of every rank and hue seek to ingratiate......

How the army taught the Chinese a lesson

The Chinese probably thought its brutal assault was a knock-out, but they had not counted on the ingenuity, loyalty and courage of battle-trained Indian officers and jawans.David Devadas pieces......

Sino-India: A dominant global force

With both the United States and China competing with each other to woo India, it has the opportunity to choose the best that suits its interests, but a stronger cooperation with China could help......

Corus lines up local foray via joint venture

Corus, the European steel major, is expected to finalise a medium-term investment plan for India shortly and would prefer to launch operations through a joint venture with a local partner.The $12......

BHAG and how not to manage the economy

GST, a much needed reform that widens the tax net, promises to strangle many legitimate businesses while they wait for the tax administration and systems to catch up, says Rahul Jacob.......

'India has to catch a train that left 25 years ago'

'In contrast to the generally buoyant tone of the Economic Survey in January, he sounds uncharacteristically pessimistic, saying that forces in the world economy -- slowing global trade,......

Here's why Italy's Pelle was kicked out of the national team

IMAGE: Graziano Pelle of Italy reacts. Photograph: Paolo Bruno/Getty Images. Italy forward Graziano Pelle has been kicked out of the national squad over his angry reaction to being substituted......

With renewed styles, Spain-Italy set to spring surprise

It will be the fifth edition in a row that the two heavyweights have met head to head at a European Championship. IMAGE: Spain players at training on Tuesday. 'We are turning the national team......

Women's U-19 T20 WC: Australia hand India a thrashing

IMAGE: Australia's players celebrate a wicket against India during the ICC Under-19 women's T20 World Cup 2023 Super Six match at the North-West University Oval in Potchefstroom on Saturday.......

Euro 2016: Italy knock out holders Spain; face Germany next

A brilliant display by Antonio Conte's team carried them through to a quarter-final with Germany, dismantling defending champions Spain. IMAGE: Graziano Pelle of Italy celebrates scoring his......

Southampton's Ronald Koeman nominated for Premier League award

Southampton Manager Ronald Koeman waves to the fans at St Mary's Stadium. Photograph: Robin Parker/Getty Images Southampton's barnstorming start to the Premier League season has been reflected in......