Is Xi Scared of Tiananmen 1989?

Why omit the Tiananmen massacre from the history of China's Communist party? asks Claude Arpi. IMAGE: The most famous image from the crushing of the Tiananmen Square uprising: A Chinese citizen......

Spectacular photos of the world's longest sea bridge

It’s a man-made marvel! After several delays and budget overruns, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge was officially opened on Tuesday, marking the completion of the longest sea-crossing......

After killing 49 in Philippines, Super Typhoon Mangkhut hits China

China has relocated over 2.45 million people and cancelled over 400 flights as super Typhoon Mangkhut made landfall in southern Guangdong province on Sunday after battering Hong Kong and killing 49......

China won't let UN sanctions bother Kim Jong-un

'No matter how severe sanctions the UN security council imposes on North Korea, the impact of the sanctions would depend on how faithfully they are enforced by China,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.......

Stanchart to continue focus on wealth management in India

Standard Chartered’s India strategy will focus on wealth management while credit card will remain core to its business though will avoid competition with the country’s private banks,......

Invesco agrees to Zee-Sony deal; not to seek Goenka's ouster

Investment firm Invesco Developing Markets Fund, the largest shareholder in Zee Entertainment Enterprises, on Thursday said it will support the Zee-Sony merger deal and has decided not to pursue......

Reliance, Ola, Hyundai get PLI sop for manufacturingbattery

Four companies -  Rajesh Exports, Hyundai Global Motors Company, Ola Electric Mobility and Reliance New Energy - are eligible for receiving benefits under the production-linked incentive (PLI)......

Battery scheme: RIL arm, Ola, Hyundai to get sops

RIL subsidiary Reliance New Energy Solar, Ola Electric, Hyundai Global Motors Company and Rajesh Exports have been approved for receiving incentives under the Rs 18,100 crore Production Linked......

Slumdog kids to star alongside Anthony Hopkins

Slumdog Millionaire child stars Rubina Ali and Azharuddin Ismail are set to star alongside Sir Anthony Hopkins in a new film, it has emerged. The two stars of the Oscar winning film will appear in......

Sports Shorts: Sameer, Gurusaidutt to meet in Hyderabad Open semis

A summary of sports events and persons in the news on Friday. IMAGE: RMV Gurusaidutt staged a grand recovery to make it to the semi-finals. Photograph: Lars Roenboeg/Scanpix Denmark/Reuters......

Sports Shorts: Former United striker Cole has kidney transplant

IMAGE: Cole won the treble with United in 1998-99 and scored 121 goals for the club in 275 appearances. Photograph: Bobby Yip/Reuters Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole is recovering in......

The Roger-Rafael show 'is going to be a freakin' amazing match'

IMAGE: Rafael Nadal (left) and Roger Federer hug at the net, after Nadal won their men's singles semi-final match at the Australian Open 2014 tennis tournament. Photograph: Bobby Yip/Reuters Roger......

Stat attack: Roger Federer v Rafa Nadal head-to-head results

Following is a list of the previous matches between Switzerland's Roger Federer and Spain's Rafael Nadal ahead of their meeting in the title decider at the Australian Open on Sunday: IMAGE: Rafael......

Wozniacki back in world's top 20 with Hong Kong Open win

IMAGE: Caroline Wozniacki kisses the trophy. Photograph: Bobby Yip/Reuters. Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki captured her 25th career Tour title when she beat unseeded Frenchwoman......