Follow Balasaheb: Shinde's first reaction on Kamra's 'traitor' jibe

Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said he followed the principle of '80 percent social work and 20 percent politics' of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray in his career and......

When Modi's offer 'alarmed' Trump's security detail

'It showed me that this man had courage. He makes his own decisions, but he also trusted me enough in that moment to walk with me into the crowd,' Modi tells Lex Fridman on his podcast. IMAGE: US......

Xi Goes Where Only Mao Went Before

On Friday, March 10, 2023, China's National People's Congress unanimously endorsed an unprecedented third five-year term as president for Xi Jinping. Xi, who will turn 70 on June 15, was re-elected......

Xi Does The Honours at Communist Party Congress

The week-long 20th national congress of the Communist party of China began in Beijing on Sunday, October 16, 2022. IMAGE: Delegates at the 20th party congress applaud Xi Jinping, general secretary......

China stocks jump again as emergency measures bite

The plunge in China's previously booming stock markets has created a major headache for President Xi Jinping Chinese stocks rose strongly for a second day on Friday, buoyed by a barrage of......

Chinese firms keen to invest billions in India, but...

Investors expect more investment-friendly policies opening up more sectors for foreign direct investment Chinese investors are ready to pump in billions of dollars in investments in India but are......

PIX: When Priyanka, Bipasha danced for the IPL

The opening ceremony of the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium in Pune was a grand event on April 8, as Bollywood stars gave a grand performance before the IPL match -- between Pune Warriors and Kings XI......

25 SPECTACULAR frames of Lagaan

Lagaan's dream run on screen and off it is a much needed reminder of winning against all odds in these pandemic ravaged times, notes Sukanya Verma. You know that euphoric feeling when India......

Football Is Kuldeep Yadav's True Passion

The mystery spinner even has a YouTube channel dedicated to football discussions. IMAGE: Kuldeep Yadav addresses a pre-match media interaction on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Photograph: K R......

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

In India, where cricketers are often elevated to demigod status, the final curtain call on their careers often resonates deeply. While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national......

Goodbye Paddy!

No article on Paddy can be complete without a reference to his not getting to wear the India cap. Having known the man for more than two decades, it was not Paddy who was the unfortunate one but......

Sarfaraz vs Rahul: Who will get the selectors' nod for B'desh Test?

IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan struck two half-centuries in his debut Test series against England earlier this year, making him a major contender for a spot for the Bangladesh series starting next month.......

Gavaskar@75: 15 Interesting Facts

Cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar celebrates a magnificent 75th birthday on July 10th. Sunil Gavaskar, known for his fearless batting, started his Test career on March 6, 1971. He went on to become the......