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Chinese fighter jet endangers Australian plane near South China Sea

Australia's Defence Ministry on Sunday claimed that a Chinese fighter jet's aggressive manoeuvres endangered an Australian reconnaissance plane near the South China Sea. IMAGE: A Chinese J-16......

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Key to China's decision regarding Taiwan will be its leadership's assessment whether the US will come to Taiwan's defence, explains Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.......

It's Rafale vs Boeing for INS Vikrant's fighters

The Indian Navy has decided that the twin-seat Rafale will not be disqualified on the basis of its inability to operate from an aircraft carrier, reports Ajai Shukla. Photograph: Christophe......

Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra closed for 5 days amid row

The Archaeological Survey of India has shut Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra's Aurangabad for five days after a mosque committee in the area tried to lock the place, an official said......

Security tightens at Aurangzebs tomb after MNS threats to destroy it

Authorities have deployed additional security at Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Aurangabad after a Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader questioned the need for the monument's existence in......

'Ranchi incident is a learning experience'

'We should have calmed down the child. We will do an internal analysis on that.' Photograph: PTI Photo India's largest airline is going through a phase of transition. By October, there will be......

Why Has RBI Scrapped Polymer Currency Notes Idea?

The RBI has shelved its plan for polymer notes more than a decade after it invited interest from global manufacturers for one billion pieces of Rs 10 denomination polymer banknotes, reveals Tamal......

Hindujas's 1.2 Billion Project Makes Waves

'Our family philosophy is to build a bridge between India and Britain.' IMAGE: Britain's Old War Office is spread over 580,000 square feet and rises to seven floors. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

New Delhi Railway Station redevelopment project hits a hurdle in history

Two protected monuments, Ajmeri Gate and tomb of Ghaziuddin Khan, interrupt redevelopment. The past appears to have interrupted the future of the New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS). With two......

What IndiGo Learnt From The Pandemic

'Everyone says never waste a crisis.''When we went into Covid and we were in total lockdown, we were at work.''The planes were not flying and we wondered what to do.''We looked at each of our......

'He taught me everything about acting'

Moushumi Chatterjee mourns Tarun Majumdar, who passed into the ages on Monday. IMAGE: Film director Tarun Majumdar passed away in Kolkata on Monday, July 4, 2022, at the age of 91. Photograph: ANI......

'Uncle Neil brought North East closer to India'

'There was a certain difference that separated him from the rest. That's why his life is so celebrated, his loss is felt globally.' IMAGE: William Richmond Basaiawmoit with Neil Nongkynrih.......

So Which Bond Do You Like Best?

What is the magic in the make-up of 007 that keeps us coming back again and again?asks Sandeep Goyal. IMAGE: Daniel Craig as James Bond in No Time to Die, the latest 007 movies. Even the most......

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Prakash Bhandari salutes the spirit of Abebe Bikila who twice won the Olympic Marathon in record times. IMAGE: Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia, running barefoot, draws away from Abdesselem Rhadi of......

'It's Yashpal. Hitting the ball with disdain'

'Good shot, yaar; but why are you batting so aggressively, almost angrily?' Amarnath wants to know.'Jimmy pa, you don't know, he swore at me in Madras. I have been waiting for an opportunity to......

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