Why India has not made a world-beating global invention

'If Indians are as smart as their counterparts in university, and have equal opportunity, then what is the reason that we cannot produce inventions of quality that are recognised by the world?'......

Death of a Hero: How Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan was ambushed

IMAGE: An NSG commando at the spot where the terrorist who shot Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan had positioned himself. 26/11 will always be remembered for the courage displayed by our security......

Is the Modi government scared of this man?

'Defaulters like Mallya can't be offloaded, but activists like me are. And that too for raising questions.''Today, what is the meaning of development?''Take over land, water and forest from the......

A dismal third anniversary for UPA-2

At the end of UPA-2's three years in power, India has become a more unbalanced, strife-torn and unhappy society, with reduced human security and tattered social cohesion. Rather than correct policy......

'Pace of engagement with UK has picked up'

'As Tata Steel we will obviously use group-level leverage to make progress where we want.' IMAGE: Tata Steel steelworks are seen on the South Wales coastline, Port Talbot, Britain. Photograph:......

Tata to invest 4 bn to build EV battery plant in UK

Tata Group on Wednesday announced an investment of 4 billion pounds (about Rs 42,500 crore) in setting up a flagship factory to make batteries for Jaguar Land Rover as well as other manufacturers.......

Sensex climbs 205 points to all-time closing high of 66,795

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty continued their record-breaking rally on Tuesday, reaching new all-time high closing levels, amid fresh foreign fund inflows and a positive trend in the US......

Metal firms see China re-opening as boost to commodities

The re-opening of the Chinese economy, as it moves away from its zero-Covid policy, could help stabilise commodity prices, according to some of the country’s top metal companies. Photograph:......

Magnus Magic in Kolkata! Carlsen completes stunning double

< IMAGE: This is Magnus Carlsen's second double triumph in Kolkata, replicating his feat from 2019. Photograph: Magnus Carlsen/Instagram World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen completed a remarkable double......

India Blitz: Carlsen, Lagno lead; Praggnanandhaa second

IMAGE: Magnus Carlsen concluded the first nine rounds with an impressive 6.5 points out of a possible 9. Photograph: Tata Steel Chess/X World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and three-time World Women's......

Carlsen warns of pressure for Gukesh: 'First World Championship will be a test'

Carlsen says Gukesh is 'significant favourite' in World Championship clash against Ding IMAGE: D Gukesh will take on defending champion Ding in the World Chess Championship to be held from......

Carlsen wins Tata Steel Chess Rapid tournament, Praggnanandhaa finishes runner-up

IMAGE: Magnus Carlsen secures perfect victory. Photograph: FIDE/X World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway delivered a flawless performance on the final day to clinch the title in the Open......

Magnus Carlsen takes sole lead in Tata Chess

IMAGE: Magnus Carlsen’s masterful play elevated him to the top of the leaderboard. Photograph: Magnus Carlsen/X World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen recorded a flawless performance, securing victories......