How China's PLA is changing...

A new military rank system had been introduced for the PLA, but all soldiers must always obey the Communist party, reveals Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer.......

China preparing to resume contact with the Dalai Lama?

The Chinese Communist party has not closed its door of contacts and negotiation with the Dalai Lama, a senior Communist leader wrote recently.Former RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade......

Hardliners will dominate China's Tibet policy

Statements emanating from the recent Chinese Communist party congress suggest potentially increasing pressure on India with regard to the Dalai Lama and the Central Tibetan Administration in......

Priyanka Chopra sets Madame Tussauds record

Priyanka becomes the first global icon to have four Madame Tussaud waxworks modelled on her image. Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Chopra/Instagram Madame Tussauds in New York City unveiled......

PIX: Zoe Saldana, Cate Blanchett, Ryan Reynolds at Cannes

More Hollywood stars descended on the Cannes red carpet on day two of the film festival.American actress Zoe Saldana flaunts her back in a gorgeous Jason Wu velvet outfit as she arrives for the Mr......

Navratri Special: Amy, Alia, Shraddha in YELLOW!

Day Six of Navratri is all about yellow! Now, yellow can be worn in many, many ways! Still want more? Take a look at these gorgeous women.    Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar Wear a long......

Priyanka Chopra's HOTTEST look? VOTE!

Apart from her hit American series Quantico, Priyanka Chopra is also known in the West for her sartorial sense. Whether it's walking the red carpet or turning up at social gatherings, the actress......

'Being 29 is an advantage'

I'm definitely going to play for next couple of years: PV Sindhu IMAGE: PV Sindhu emphasised the need to stay injury-free. Photograph: Kind Courtesy BWF/X Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu on......

Sindhu breaks BWF tour title drought; Sen and Treesa-Gayatri triumph

IMAGE: PV Sindhu's victory marks her return to the top of the podium after over two years. Photograph: Doordarshan Sports/X Top seeds P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen produced commanding performances to......

Sindhu, Lakshya storm into Syed Modi International final

IMAGE: P V Sindhu outclassed compatriot Unnati Hooda in straight games at the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament in Lucknow on Saturday. Photograph: ANI Top Indian shuttlers PV......

Sindhu makes winning comeback as India stun China

IMAGE:  Returning from injury PV Sindhu beat higher ranked Han Yue. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Two-time Olympic-medallist P V Sindhu made a winning return from a lengthy injury......

Brady returns with win; Tiafoe advances

Jennifer Brady returns with win in Washington IMAGE: Jennifer Brady in action during her first round match against China's Zhang Shuai. Photograph: Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters After nearly......