US freezes foreign aid for all countries including India

The United States has announced the suspension of all foreign aid and ordered the review of American financial assistance to other countries, to ensure they are efficient and consistent with its......

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Donald Trump's exaggerated opinion of his dealmaking capacity can get him into trouble, observes R Sriram. The danger this time is that the overestimation of his deal making capabilities and the......

Will Dharmendra Pradhan Be Next BJP President?

Mr Pradhan's understanding of realpolitik and organisational dynamics makes him the ultimate party man, notes Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, right, meets......

UK auction house withdraws sale of 'Naga Human Skull'

A United Kingdom auction house has withdrawn a 'Naga Human Skull' from its lots for a live online sale on Wednesday following outcry in India over the issue. IMAGE: The Swan auction house at......

Cold coffee: Starbucks sacks CEO Laxman Narasimhan

In a surprise move, struggling multinational coffee chain Starbucks on Tuesday announced the appointment of Brian Niccol as chairman and chief executive officer replacing Indian-origin CEO Laxman......

World Bank president Ajay Banga in TIME's 100 most influential people list

World Bank president Ajay Banga is among the Indians who have made it to the prestigious Times's list of 100 most influential people in the world released on Wednesday. Photograph: Eduardo......

Norris wins in Abu Dhabi, McLaren are F1 champions

IMAGE: McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates with team members after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Photograph: Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters Lando Norris won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix......

McLaren vs Ferrari: The ultimate showdown

IMAGE: McMcLaren, who were last champions in 1998, are 21 points clear of Ferrari, the sport's oldest and most successful team chasing a first crown since 2008. Photograph: Issei Kato/Reuters......

McLaren suffer as Verstappen wins in Qatar

IMAGE: Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Formula One/x Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday as McLaren and Ferrari took......

Israeli anthem booed, fisticuffs break out at Nations League game

Going into the ground, some Israel fans wore both Israeli and French colours. Two wore a t-shirt with Israeli club side Maccabi Tel Aviv's logo on the front and the words "Ni Oubli Ni Pardon"......

Ferrari's Leclerc fined for swearing

IMAGE: Stewards at the Brazilian race summoned Charles Leclerc on Friday, acting on a report from the governing FIA's media delegate and after reviewing a written transcript. Photograph: Carla......