'The hard work starts now'

In spite of the glowing headlines after Barack Obama's visit, there's little indication of forward movement in the Indo-US defence relations, says Ajai Shukla There was diplomatic hyperbole in US......

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Here's this week's collection of wacky and funny stories from around the world.  1) College students break world record for largest pillow fight   UC Irvine students, mostly freshman and......

How US Javelin missile spoiled Israeli party in India

The United States is rising steadily up the list of India's top military suppliers. The defence ministry is finalising a decision to allow the FGM-148 Javelin missile, built by US companies......

R-Day parade: Cultural heritage, military might on show

A kaleidoscopic view of the country's rich cultural heritage and military prowess were on display at the 64th Republic Day parade Saturday on the 8-km stretch from Rajpath to Red Fort. An eager......

US or China: Modi should tread cautiously

China and the United States are not just two geopolitical poles, but would expect different strategies for economic development in India, notes Mihir S Sharma. Prime Minister Narendra Modi......

Reliance Power could list at Rs 800-900

Mirroring the weak trend in global markets, the Sensex opened with a huge negative gap of 171 points at 20,080 on Wednesday. Unabated selling saw the index drift deeper into red as the day......

Manohar Aich, India's first Mr Universe dies at 104

IMAGE: Former Mr. Universe and Indian bodybuilder Manohar Aich. Photograph: Flickr.com. 104-year-old bodybuilder Manohar Aich, who was once a household name in Bengal after becoming India's first......

Shimla to host mountain biking race

India's first mountain biking race will be held in the beautiful backcountry of Himachal Pradesh from October 6 to 14. Over 60 top international and Indian riders will compete against each other......