India, France agree on $6 billion missile deal

India and France on Thursday concluded negotiations on the Short Range Surface to Air Missile nearly worth of $6 billion during the talks between French President Francois Hollande and Prime......

India, France conclude talks $6 bn SRSAM deal

India and France on Thursday concluded negotiations on a $6-billion pact for short range surface to air missiles for use by the Indian Air Force and the Navy even as they made progress on a......

'I am from Pakistan. Do you speak Urdu?'

At times, it is difficult to bear diplomatic dialogue. Especially when it comes to India and Pakistan. While Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh shook hands......

Raksha Mantriji, you should read this!

An ill-informed public narrative centres on expensive weapons platforms instead of the little things that would improve capability. Ajai Shukla explains Going by the public statements made so far......

Railways to change catering recipe

Food to be cooked in base kitchens instead of trains; private players to be involved The Indian Railways will follow the aviation sector’s model to ensure quality food is served to......

Alstom offers world's fastest train to India

A certain type of TGV, called V150, holds the world record for the highest speed on any national rail system. This record has been in place since April 2007. Alstom India had held discussions with......

Modi woos French businesses with 'Make in India' initiative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met top French business leaders with an aim of bringing French investment and technologies to India particularly in infrastructure and defence sectors.......

India's tourism story

Tourist arrivals to India increased to 4.43 million in 2006, up 14.2 per cent from 3.92 million in 2005. The foreign exchange earnings from tourism grew to $6.569 billion in 2006, an increase of......

Milkha Singh on the Race of his Life

'Somehow the Flying Sikh has endured in people's memory.' IMAGE: The Legendary Milkha Singh, who passed into the ages on June 18, 2021. Photograph: PTI Photo This feature was first published on......