Vladimir Putin, 70

Vladimir Putin, who has ruled Russia since 2000, is 70 today, October 7. Glimpses from the life of Russia's current tsar:   IMAGE: Putin and his then wife Lyudmila at the Taj Mahal, October......

India taking Russian oil won't violate sanctions: US

India taking up Russia's offer of discounted crude oil would not be a violation of American sanctions, the White House has said. IMAGE: An employee is seen at an oil platform operated by Lukoil......

US issues another warning to Russia over Ukraine

The Biden administration has once again warned Russia of 'severe consequences' in case its forces invade Ukraine and said that the path for diplomacy remains available if the Kremlin chooses to......

Does India measure up as a maritime power?

At any time, there is a need to operationally deploy two aircraft carriers in the vast Indian Ocean, asserts Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).   External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has......

Another coronavirus fallout: India's shipping business

'The coronavirus impact is much bigger than what the market had predicted. We are helpless and simply watching the market at present. Nothing can be done,' Anil Devli, chief executive officer (CEO)......

Shipping freight market defies ongoing trade war

Huge demand for dry bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain has helped the Index touch a five year high recently. The ongoing trade war between the US and China, coupled with slowing......

Remembering the Beetles

It was in the 1960s that the Beetle attained its cult status, when it became almost synonymous with the hippie movement -- and succeeded in shaking off the grim history of its origins. As......

Beetle mania comes to a close

Curtains to come down for the last time on the Love Bug! With German carmaker Volkswagen calling time on the Beetle, perhaps the most popular car brand ever, an 80-year-old slice of history comes......

PIX: Tennis stars flaunt their hot-bodies

IMAGE: Caroline Wozniacki, right, with her gang. Photograph: Caroline Wozniacki/Twitter Tennis sensation Caroline Wozniacki has been making the most of her holidays in the Maldives. The......

Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup: 12 venues, 11 cities

Russia will host the 2018 World Cup finals in 12 venues spread across 11 cities. IMAGE: Official FIFA World Cup 2018 mascot Zabivak poses with a kid at Russia-Spain frielndly game in St.......