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Quad envoys dare China with rare meet in Beijing

Ambassadors of the Quad nations, consisting of the United States, India, Australia and Japan, held a rare publicised meeting in Beijing. IMAGE: Ambassadors of India, the US, Japan and Australia......

Cong's Prithviraj Chavan defends Mamdani's note for Umar Khalid

Senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan on Monday said there was nothing wrong in New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani writing a note for jailed activist Umar Khalid, saying human rights are also an......

US lawmakers write to Indian envoy over Umar Khalid's detention

A group of United States lawmakers has written a letter to Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra, urging a fair and timely trial for activist Umar Khalid in 'accordance with international law'.......

Pak PM Sharif trolled after gatecrashing Putin-Erdogan meeting

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's attempt to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin backfired on Friday, as he ended up "gatecrashing" a meeting between Putin and Turkish President Recep......

Time To Elect, Not Select Governors

In a federal democracy, the people must have a say (indirect or direct) in an office as important as that of governor.Especially in a governor who can now effectively veto a bill by simply refusing......

Can't wait to return, says Apple CEO Tim Cook on last day of India visit

After a five-day long visit, Apple CEO Tim Cook left India with a note that he can't wait to return to the country. Photograph: ANI Photo The visit of Cook coincided with 25 years of the iPhone......

'Rajinikanth Never Jokes About His Superstardom'

'Whether it is Rajini sir or Shah Rukh Khan or Dilip Kumarsaab, these stars are blessed with a cosmic energy.''It's a phenomenon that is hard to describe, but it makes you fall in love with them.'......

'We Would Have Done Sholay Together But...'

'Dharmendra has never coveted other actors' roles, never indulged in competitive games. There is not a malicious bone in that rugged body.' IMAGE: Dharmendra with Shatrughan Sinha and the latter's......

'I'm An Addict Of Heartache'

'I have been in love with a career on the big screen, validated by box office numbers.''I never expected the love back to be instantaneous.' IMAGE: Harshvardhan Rane with Sonam Bajwa in Ek Deewane......

Pather Panchali@70: Beautiful, Broken People

Seventy years after Pather Panchali released on August 26, 1955, we finally get it.Shuttling between the village of Boral and a studio in Calcutta, caught between worrying about the next purse of......

'It Really Breaks Your Heart'

'These characters have huge spirits and they are fighting something that is much bigger than them.''The attempt was to portray how they navigate their lives, to retain that spirit and not let it......

ATP Finals: Aliassime in last four; Sinner unbeaten

Jannik Sinner is unbeaten in 29 matches on indoor hardcourt after victory over Ben Shelton. IMAGE: Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime celebrates winning his ATP Finals group stage match against......

PIX: A century on, Indian hockey still unites the nation

IMAGE: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju plays a shot during an event marking 100 years of Indian hockey at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, in New Delhi on Friday. Photographs: Jitender Gupta/ANI......

2026 FIFA World Cup draw to be held at Kennedy Center

IMAGE: US President Donald Trump holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy, while he makes an announcement on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as US Vice President JD Vance and FIFA president Gianni Infantino look......

US govt restricts sports visas for transgender women

IMAGE: Los Angeles will host the 2028 Olympic Games. Photograph: /Daniel Cole/Reuters The US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on Monday it has updated its immigration policy to......

Jr Hockey World Cup: India, Pakistan Drawn In Pool B

IMAGE: International Hockey Federation president Tayyab Ikram presents the official draw for the 2025 edition of the Hockey Men's Junior World Cup in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Saturday.......