We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of......

Putin ready to meet Trump, 'compromise' on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin while speaking at his annual end-of-the-year news conference said that he was ready to discuss the possibility of reaching a compromise in talks with United States......

Al-Qaeda Genie Is Out Of The Bottle

... and there is no stopping its pan-Islamic agenda, cautions Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Women shoot a damaged picture of Bashar al-Assad in Qamishli, Syria, December 8, 2024 after he fled......

Aakar Patel: China Flourishes While India Digs Up Past

We no longer have the ambition to rival China save through words. We are happy to be fighting ourselves and digging up disputes from centuries ago as a substitute for real development, argues Aakar......

Can the 'new' HDFC Bank reclaim its old glory?

For over a decade, HDFC Bank consistently outperformed industry growth rates in both deposits and advances, maintaining impeccable asset quality. IMAGE: Sashidhar Jagdishan, managing director and......

Indian Film Makes HISTORY At Cannes

IMAGE: Director Payal Kapadia, the Grand Prix award winner for the film All We Imagine as Light, at the closing ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival, May 25, 2024. Photograph: Clodagh......

Sabalenka powers into Brisbane final

IMAGE: Aryna Sabalenka outclassed Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in straight sets in the semi-finals of the Brisbane International on Saturday. Photograph: Aleksandra Szmigiel/Reuters Aryna......

Brisbane Open: Djokovic stunned, Sabalenka survives

IMAGE: Reilly Opelka missed nearly two years due to injuries before returning to the elite circuit last year. Photograph: Brisbane Open/X Novak Djokovic's hunt for a landmark 100th ATP title......

100th title in sight! Djokovic powers into Brisbane quarters

IMAGE: Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during an exhibition match. Photograph: Agustin Marcarian/Reuters Novak Djokovic's bid for a 100th ATP Tour title gained momentum on Thursday as the......

Erigaisi tied-5th after Day 1 in World Rapid chess

IMAGE: Arjun Erigaisi, with four victories under his belt, has emerged a strong contender in the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York. Photograph: Lennart Ootes/FIDE Indian Grandmaster Arjun......

ATP Finals: Fritz fizzles out, Sinner cruises to victory

IMAGE: Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during his singles group stage match against Taylor Fritz of the US. Photograph: Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters World number one Jannik Sinner made it two wins......