India breaks silence on Taiwan, calls for avoiding change in status quo

India on Friday said it was concerned over the developments around Taiwan and called for avoiding "unilateral actions" to change the status quo in the region, days after China held its biggest-ever......

Sorabjee, Jethmalani, Salve: Tale Of Three Lawyers

Over the years, a noticeable unpleasantness began to develop between senior and junior, Sorabjee and Salve.Salve gave credit, for his rise in the profession, to Nani Palkhivala, and not to......

Has India Changed Its Tibet Policy?

One priority for Delhi (for the new foreign secretary in particular) is to have an in-depth discussion with Dharamsala as soon as possible, suggests Claude Arpi. IMAGE: The Dalai Lama with India's......

SC notice to WhatsApp over new privacy policy

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre and WhatsApp to reply to a fresh plea alleging lower standards of privacy for Indians in comparison to European users saying it is the duty of the......

Darjeeling tea hits 8-yr low in auctions

Geopolitical headwinds leading to lower demand from export markets, coupled with lower domestic buying, have dragged the auction average of Darjeeling tea to its lowest level since 2015.......

Reading the tea leaves: Low production stirs chai industry's teapot

The tea industry’s cup of woes brimmeth — scanty rainfall and pest attacks have dragged down production in May, prices are lower than last year, and demand from some export markets is......

PLI schemes: India Inc urges govt to double incentive

This year, a bevy of companies that qualified under the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme failed to achieve their investment or production value targets or both. Illustration: Uttam......

Tension at China border leaves tea companies in a stir

Planters from Assam said despite the Covid-19 pandemic, trade enquiries from China had been rising. However, owing to the growing conflict, enquiries may dry up. ‘We have seen how the trade......

Bhumi, Hrithik, Rani Win Big

The 23rd Indian Television Academy awards brightenedthe weekend for some film folk who took home awards for their work this year. Bhumi Pednekar won a Special Mention for her Versatility in......

Ananya-Varun Win Big at ITA Awards

Film and television stars had a busy Sunday evening as they made time to attend the 22nd Indian Television Academy awards. Here's a look at who won what. Varun Dhawan and Ananya Panday pose......

Cirkus Wants *Your* Attention!

As the release of their film draws near -- Cirkus is scheduled to hit the theatres on December 23 -- the team is in promotion mode. After the trailer launch and the big Deepika......

#FIFAFever: The Real Reason Ananya Is Excited!

When stars travel, they make lovely pictures on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Panday/Instagram As FIFA edges towards the finals, Bollywood catches the next flight to Doha! Ananya......

Russian wrestler banned for doping with cancer drug

IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only. Photograph: REUTERS/Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports Russian wrestler Dmitry Baboryko was banned for two years on......

Djokovic closes in on career landmark; Eala's dream run halts

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic (SRB) hits a forehand against Sebastian Korda (USA) in a men's singles quarterfinal on day ten of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. on Thursday. Photograph: Geoff......

Why England are opposed to Saudi-backed T20 league

IMAGE: The England and Wales Cricket Board is keen to protect its own 100-ball format league, The Hundred, having raised $1.27 billion last month after selling franchise stakes to private......

Transgender athlete overcomes harassment, finds acceptance in Paralympics

IMAGE: Valentina Petrillo of Italy in action during heat 3. Photograph: Umit Bektas/Reuters Visually impaired transgender sprinter Valentina Petrillo said she felt welcomed by her fellow......

Iraqi judoka tests positive for anabolic steroids

IMAGE: Vew of Champ de Mars Arena which will host the Judo events at the Paris Games. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon / Reuters Iraqi judoka Sajjad Ghanim Sehen Sehen was provisionally suspended on......