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'Don't Expect US Help In A War With China'

'The US will not want to tangle with China landwards.''Nor will the US confront the Chinese navy seawards on India's account.' IMAGE: External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Defence......

Pak beefs up security for Chinese nationals working on CPEC projects

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday ordered the tightening of security for Chinese nationals working on the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects. IMAGE: A general view shows......

On day of Modi visit, Chinese-built Lumbini international airport thrown open

Nepal's Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Monday inaugurated the country's second international airport built by China that will help connect Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a major......

India battling climate change and it is getting worse, warn experts

The experts said that climate change is not only raising temperatures and making India's heatwaves hotter, but also changing weather patterns that further drive dangerous weather extremes. IMAGE:......

Why This Para-Athlete Is Forced To Sell Ice Cream

The Top Videos of the Week, listed by Shailajanand Mishra. IMAGE: Para-athlete Sachin Sahu sells ice cream in Rewa to make ends meet. Photograph: ANI Photo The mesmerising Neeli Gulmohar. Yoga......

Consumer protection agency sends notice to Ola, Uber

CCPA said the primary issues raised in the notices included ‘deficiency in service’. This includes lack of proper response from customer support, driver refusing to take payment by......

India, fastest-growing major economy, likely to grow 6.4% in 2022: UN

As the Ukraine conflict impacts the global GDP, India is projected to grow by 6.4 per cent in 2022, slower than the last year's 8.8 per cent but still the fastest-growing major economy, with higher......

Bharti Airtel Q4 profit zooms to Rs 2008 crore

India's second-largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Tuesday posted more than twofold year-on-year jump in its consolidated net profit for the March quarter to Rs 2,008 crore, buoyed by a lift......

Wyndham Hotels To Double India Properties by 2025

'If the Indian government actually delivers on the infrastructure plans, the hospitality sector would double itself by 2025.' Kindly note the image has only been published for representational......

Sebi rejigs market data advisory panel

Sebi has restructured its advisory committee on market data that recommends policy measures pertaining to areas like securities market data access and privacy. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters......

Alia, Ranveer, Sara Party With Karan Johar, Bela Bajaria

Karan Johar hosted a party at his home on Sunday night, April 24, in honour of Bela Bajaria, Netflix's vice president, International Originals. No knowing if Bela's visit to Mumbai was planned......

Where In The World Are These Stars?!

Bollywood stars travel all the time on work or for a much-needed vacation. Let's take a look at where the stars are heading today. Please click on the images for a look at the stars. ......

The Buddhist Who May Bring Home The Oscar

'The richness of Buddhism makes it possible for us to create these stories and to interpret them.' Pawo Choyning Dorji learned film-making by observing and working with his spiritual guru,......

'This Oscar journey is for all of South Asia'

'The entire region that I love so much can come together and celebrate the Oscar nomination.' IMAGE: Pawo Choyning Dorji and his wife Stephanie Lai at the Oscar luncheon in Los Angeles, March 7,......

Alia Is All Set To Storm Berlin

'Alia is going to be the voice of Gangubai Kathiawadi in Berlin.' Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Alia Bhatt is enjoying every moment of the attention that she's getting at the Berlin......

Asian badminton: Opening win for Saina, Sen ousted

IMAGE: Saina Nehwal had to fight hard to move into the 2nd round. Photograph: Twitter London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal won her opening match but Lakshya Sen and B Sai Praneeth made......

Soccer PIX: Barca stunned by Cadiz

IMAGES from soccer matches played on Monday. IMAGE: Barcelona's Luuk de Jong reacts after the final whistle of the La Liga match against Cadiz CF at Camp Nou in Barcelona on Monday. Photograph:......

'Immensely satisfied' Cummins excited for India, Sri Lanka trips

'The Ashes went quickly and it was satisfying...But this was my first big tour where I wasn't a new captain any more' IMAGE: Pat Cummins arrived in Pakistan with a side touring the country......

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

IMAGE: North Macedonia's Ezgjan Alioski celebrates after the match against Italy during their World Cup UEFA qualifiers at Stadio Renzo Barbera, Palermo, on Thursday. Photograph: Guglielmo......

Asia Cup Archery: India finish 2nd behind Bangladesh

Photograph: Kind courtesy World Archery/Twitter Indian archers clinched two gold and six silver medals to finish second behind Bangladesh in the overall standings of the Asia Cup World Ranking......

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