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5,800 Jews In India's North East To Relocate To Israel

Israel's government has approved a proposal to bring all the remaining 5,800 Jews from India's north-east, commonly referred to as Bnei Menashe, over the next five years. IMAGE: Jews recite......

The Putin Visit: The US-Pakistan Connection

Luckily for us, a Russia that is desperate to stay relevant in an emerging multipolar world finds in India a reliable geostrategic partner. The Russian proximity to India also keeps China from......

'BJP's Greater Control In Bihar Marks A Fundamental Shift'

'Nitish Kumar previously held tight control over key ministries, but this concession (giving the home portfolio to the BJP) reflects either his weakened political position or a pragmatic......

India Set for Colder Plains, Warmer Hills

The winters could be cooler in the plains due to the prevailing La Nina conditions though it does not have a direct relationship and also due to influence of the polar vortex. IMAGE: People warm......

'Paatal Lok': Mumbai to get underground tunnels to ease traffic

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said his government is creating a vast underground network of tunnels across Mumbai to ease congestion, describing it in a lighter vein as......

US LPG pact may shield India from geopolitical shocks

India's decision to import LPG from the US helps it to diversify sources as it reduces almost full reliance on West Asian countries for supply of the country's primary cooking fuel. Kindly note......

India to cut direct Russian crude imports from December

India is set to reduce its direct imports of Russian crude from late November, following new US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, effective November 21. IMAGE: A well head and a drilling rig in an......

US tariff shock to hit Bengal's labour-intensive industries

The additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on India is set to deliver a major blow to West Bengal's export-driven economy, with the state's labour-intensive leather,......

Air India may help India become international transit hub

Consider this: despite a traffic of over 130 million passengers flying international-to-international (I2I) routes per annum over India, only one-sixth of the long-haul traffic (26 million)......

Rentals on rise: Robust office space demand set to benefit landowners

Office space owners are looking at good times ahead as rentals are expected to rise due to demand for Grade A office spaces outpacing supply that has been sluggish due to construction delays, long......

'I'm Not An Actress Who Believes In Controversies'

'If you don't have a discussion, there is no meaning to any film.''I hope Haq will come in that category that you like a lot.' IMAGE: Yami Gautam in Haq. Yami Gautam Dhar, known for her strong......

The Om Puri You Never Knew

'One is not allowed to smoke on the sets of a Hollywood film even during a break.''When I asked an assistant to suggest some place where I could light a cigarette, he recommended the bad boys'......

West Indies trounce Nepal; avoid T20I series sweep

IMAGE: Amir Jangoo smashed a quickfire 74 not out from 45 balls to power West Indies to a 10-wicket victory against Nepal. Photograph: Windies Cricket/X West Indies got back to winning ways as......

Hyderabad, are you ready for Messi?

Messi confirms Hyderabad stop on GOAT Tour IMAGE: Lionel Messi's pan India tour commences on December 13. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Football maestro Lionel Messi officially confirmed that......

World Cup winner Shafali named North Zone captain

IMAGE: Shafali Verma was named player of the match in the final against South Africa, after stroking a quickfire 87 runs with the bat and picking up 2/36 with the ball to play a stellar role in......

8 Sixes In A Row! Meghalaya Batter Scripts History

IMAGE: Meghalaya's Akash Kumar Choudhary became only the third player ever to hit six sixes in a row in first-class cricket. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Conrad K Sangma/X Meghalaya's Akash Kumar......

Akash Deep, Kishan to miss Duleep Trophy; Easwaran to lead East Zone

IMAGE: Akash Deep, who had an impressive series against England taking 13 wickets, has informed the zonal selection committee of his unavailability as per medical advice. Photograph: Paul......