China to host Indian Ocean forum to expand influence in India's backyard

China this week will hold the second conference of its Indian Ocean Region Forum, an initiative to bring together several countries in the region in an attempt to solidify its influence in the......

India flags complex security challenges in Indo-Pacific, seeks joint action

India on Tuesday called for concerted efforts by like-minded nations to realise the shared vision for a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagging concerns......

'The basic lesson is not to trust China'

'Three decades of intensive discussions, protocols and Confidence Building Measures were jettisoned one fine morning in 2020.''The primary lesson that has been learnt is that that there is no......

With BMC Polls In Sight, Modi's Gifts To Mumbai....

Modi knows that the BMC elections are critical for his party which has never won a majority in the city's 227 wards. IMAGE: A cut-out of Prime Minister N D Modi at the Bandra Kurla Complex, north......

GLS 600 is the flashiest, swankiest SUV Merc has made

This SUV will look as cool in 2030 as it might have in 2010 and ultimately that's what drives the core appeal of Mercedes-Benz and its products -- being classic, says Pavan Lall. IMAGE:......

What works for 'updated' Tata Tigor EV, and what doesn't

Even though Tigor EV is one of the most affordable EVs in the sedan segment, auto enthusiasts feel the price is not justified as the interior sports the same old look of the Tigor petrol. Read on......

Dad steps down, Jayadev Galla helms Amara Raja

'I have personally been very keen on investing in lithium ion battery technology for some time.'Shally Seth Mohile reports. IMAGE: Amara Raj Batteries's new Chairman Jayadev Galla, who is also the......

Why luxury car market has failed to flourish in India

Cars priced above Rs 25 lakh account for 1 per cent in India's 3 million-car market and the share has remained unchanged over the last five years. Frequent and sudden policy changes coupled with......

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

Every single one of Parinda's magnificent frames is a masterclass in slick.Sukanya Verma tells us why. When I first watched Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Parinda 30 years ago, its grim depiction of Mumbai's......

Winter Fashion with Kangana, Ranveer

If you live outside Mumbai, winters can get cold, bleak and lonely. While most of us would rather stay indoors reading a book or sip hot cocoa, Bollywood's adventurous inhabitants take off to the......

How Gulzar created Kajra Re

'I believe this song became a hit because of Aishwarya Rai. She is totally responsible for its success.''People would go to see the film all over the country, just to see her dance.'  ......

Why Secret Superstar is BIGGER than Dangal

'Both films are about the empowerment of the girl child. Both try to put a spotlight on the issue of gender equality.' 'The difference is, in Dangal, the lead character is still a man. It is......

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Please click on the images for a better look at the action.   IMAGE: Lalit Upadhyay of Team India collides with Shota Yamada of Team Japan. Photograph: Corinna Kern/Reuters IMAGE:......

Ex-champion boxer Dingko Singh tests positive for COVID-19

IMAGE: Dingko Singh won the gold medal in bantemweight boxing at the 1998 Asian Games. Photograph: Boxing Federation of India/Twitter Already battling liver cancer, former Asian Games gold......

Virushka: 'The definition of true love'

'King and Queen' IMAGE: Virat Kohli with wife Anushka Sharma. Photograph: Virat Kohli/Twitter As soon as India captain Virat Kohli posted a picture with wife and Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma,......

Asian Games, Day 2: Vinesh sparkles for India; shooters add silver

Vinesh Phogat's gold medal was India's first since women's wrestling was introduced at the Asian Games in 2002. IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women's......

F1: Hamilton wins in France to retake lead

IMAGE: Mercedes GP's British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates in parc ferme during the Formula One Grand Prix of France at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France, on Sunday. Photograph: Dan......