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US sanctions 2 Indians for alleged links to Houthis

The United States has sanctioned 18 companies and individuals, including two Indians, for their alleged ties to a Houthi network transporting Iranian oil, revenue from which enables Houthi attacks......

Two killed, 92 hurt as super Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc in China

Two people were killed and 92 others injured as super Typhoon Yagi pounded south China's island province of Hainan with heavy rain and gusty winds, local authorities said Saturday. IMAGE: People......

Blinken visits Beijing in a bid to ease tension with China

On a mission to cool soaring bilateral tensions, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday held extensive talks with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang on a range of issues, including......

China sends warships, fighter jets as Taiwanese prez returns from US

China on Saturday began military exercises around Taiwan to test the capabilities of its forces to 'seize control of the sea, air and information', days after a meeting between the United States......

US, China aircraft carriers in rare showdown in Taiwan Strait

China and the US flexed their naval might by deploying aircraft carriers in a rare showdown in the Taiwan Strait, the narrow channel that separates the Chinese mainland from Taiwan, as Beijing......

Indians' funds in Swiss banks down 11% to Rs 30k cr on lower deposits

Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, declined by 11 per cent in 2022 to 3.42 billion Swiss francs......

Indians' funds in Swiss banks soars by 50% to over Rs 30,000 cr

Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, jumped to a 14-year-high of 3.83 billion Swiss francs (over Rs......

Kamathipura: From shanty locality to prized real estate

The township will have a central park, gymnasium, open spaces and so on and each set of residential towers is to have its own playground, play school, and other amenities. Raghavendra Kamath......

Funds parked by Indians in Swiss banks rise to 2.55 billion Swiss francs

Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, jumped to 2.55 billion Swiss francs (over Rs 20,700 crore) in......

Back to the wall, will Choksi still manage to pull off a trick or two?

Given how everything has played out, Mehul Choksi, now 62, achieved all that he wanted but for all the wrong reasons, says Pavan Lall. IMAGE: Mehul Choksi arrives at the magistrate's court in......

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021. IMAGE: Aditya Rao Hydari and Konkona Sensharma in Ajeeb Daastaans. Year two of the pandemic was a challenge in so many......

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

The New York Film Festival served an amazing plate of films.Aseem Chhabra picks the best ones. It has been the strangest year of our lives, but films have been important in keeping us sane. And......

#TravelTuesday: Stars share AMAZING holiday pix

If you are missing travelling, you will love these fabulous holiday pix! Photograph: Kind courtesy Aashka Goradia/Instagram Television hottie Aashka Goradia loves the Maldives and we......

Asia Cup: Sub-continental giants resume rivalry

IMAGE: All eyes will be on Virat Kohli who will be expected to come out of a prolonged lean patch. Photograph: ACC/Twitter The unpredictability of the T20 format and the growth of the game in......

How many times have India won the Asia Cup?

Rajneesh Gupta's fascinating insights about the Asia Cup. IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrates India winning the 2010 Asia Cup after beating Sri Lanka in the final in Dambulla, June 24, 2010.......

Will Asia Cup be shifted from Sri Lanka to UAE?

IMAGE: A general view of the Dubai International Stadium, in the United Arab Emirates. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images The Asia Cup is "likely" to be moved out of Sri Lanka in the wake of......

Pak PM Imran Khan to attend Beijing Winter Olympics opening

IMAGE: Pakistan PM Imran Khan's visit to Beijing 'will reinforce the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between our two countries, and further advance the objective of building a closer......

A Match of Many Records

A 'second-string Indian team', as described by former Sri Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga, proved too strong for Sri Lanka in the first One-Day International. Led by Shikhar Dhawan, the young......

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