Pranab Mukherjee was right when he suggested in Beijing sometime back that India-China relations will be one of the more significant factors that will determine the course of human history in the 21st century. If the present indications are anything to go by, human history is in for some tough times ahead

In another sign of deepening financial crisis, Stearns Bank will acquire the failed Georgia-based Alpha Bank and Trust, making it the 16th American bank to fall this year. On Friday, the US authorities seized the operations of Alpha Bank.

Its not recession...yet. But slowdown it is, from the dipping stockmarket and industrial production, to prices heading upstairs. With the government unlikely to make major policy changes, it is time to look for solutions

From Bolivia to Siberia, roads that weren't made for a leisurely Sunday drive.

The world number one outgunned, out-thought and ultimately outclassed Croatia's Mario Ancic 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 to reach his 17th Grand Slam semi-final in a row.

Champion Roger Federer banished menacing storm clouds on Wednesday to set up a tantalising Wimbledon semi-final date with Marat Safin.

Abraham de Villiers and Jacques Kallis scored centuries as South Africa amassed 494 for 7, a lead of 418, against India on Day 2 of the second Test. The 24-year-old De Villiers was unbeaten on a fluent 217, while Kallis scored 132, posing his 30th Test century in the process.

Ladakh MP Thupstan Chhewang on Chinese incursions, the environment and effects of global warming in Ladakh and the relations between the Muslim and Buddhist populations.

Even casual climbers can reach these 10 peaks

Experts from Career Launcher join us to discuss CAT 2007 strategies. How should you best spend the final three weeks? What can you do to avoid stress?

Chinese equity prices have remained immune to the erosion in investor confidence witnessed at other centres.

The ace batsman scored 171 as the Indians ended Day 2 on 336-7, in the three-day match against England Lions.

Overseas education expert Karan Gupta has a clear answer -- NO.

From the bylanes of Ludhiana to the highways of international renown, 83-year-old Brijmohan Munjal is steady in his dedication towards his work.

The G-8 summit provides a useful window seat for Dr Singh to assess the intensity of the 'new Cold War'.

Shaun Pollock scored a superb 130 but couldn't prevent Africa from going down to Asia by 34 runs in the 1st ODI of the Afro-Asia Cup.

India beat Bangladesh by five wickets in the first of the three ODIs.

Early morning rain forced the match to be reduced to 47 overs-a-side.

'Rahul Dravid let us down both in the batting front and captaincy.'

You can apply for a visa again if your personal circumstances have changed or you have new information to share with the Visa Officer.

The complete text of the Prime Minister's speech in Rajya Sabha.

India are pressing for a rare win in the Caribbean after making West Indies follow-on in the second Test.

Stuart Clark took five wickets for 55 on his debut to snatch the advantage for Australia on the first day of the first Test against South Africa.

CAT trainers ARKS Srinivas and Rahul Reddy chatted with Get Ahead readers post CAT. Here is the transcript.

Officials estimated at least 90 per cent of surrounding Jefferson County residents had heeded warnings that a storm surge could submerge swaths of the low-lying county - including the seawall-and-levee-protected city of Port Arthur, near Sabine Pass.

Readers' views on the Team India ratings.

'We need to work on the team spirit rather than focusing on individuals,' says Sudhir Patel.

The visitors were 165 for 5 at close on day 1 of the three-day match against the BCCI President's XI.