Mahatma Carter

Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician. Carter bears not a small resemblance to another leader of another large country, who was also in politics but......

The Man Who Booted Assad Out Of Syria

Rebel commander Abu Mohammed al-Golani addressed Syrians at the Ummayad mosque in Damascus after Bashar al-Assad resigned as president and fled Syria, December 8, 2024.     'It is no......

Syrian Prez Assad flees as rebels enter Damascus

Amid a rebel offensive, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has flown out of Damascus for an unknown destination on Sunday, Reuters reported. The news agency cited two senior army officers, whom it......

Our concern is...: Iran's 1st reaction on Syria situation

Iran's ambassador to India, Iraj Ilahi, expressed concern about the stability and security of the "whole region" following the collapse of the Syrian government, highlighting Tehran's worries about......

Chris Wood trims exposure to Indian equities by 1 point

Global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, Christopher Wood, has cut his exposure to Indian equities by one percentage point in the Asia-Pacific ex-Japan relative-return portfolio, and Australia......

What if Tehran blocks Strait of Hormuz...

Oil and LNG prices are likely to shoot up if Iran is to block Strait of Hormuz, through which countries like India import crude oil from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and UAE, leading to a spike in inflation,......

India, Iran sign 10-year Chabahar pact

India and Iran on Monday signed a 10-year contract for the operation of a terminal at the strategically important Chabahar port in Iran, a move that will boost regional connectivity as well as......

West Asia tensions stall India's plans to import crude oil from Iran

The latest flashpoint in West Asia has derailed India’s preliminary plans to resume crude oil imports from Iran, officials said. Photograph: Raheb Homavandi/Reuters In January, officials of......

Seen John's Rs 70 Cr Purchase?

Photograph: Kind courtesy John Abraham/Instagram John Abraham made news this week when it was revealed that he had bought property in Mumbai worth Rs 70 crore (Rs 700 million). Situated on Linking......

Movies Coming Up In 2024

In a multi-part series, Joginder Tuteja informs us about the theatrical releases coming up in 2024. Part 1: Your Movie Calendar For 2024 Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Release date: April  Akshay......

So Many Movies Coming Up In 2024!

It's raining movies on the 2024 marquee! After Part 1 and 2, Joginder Tuteja lists the Bollywood arrivals in theatres later this year.   VD18Release Date: May 31 Photograph: Kind courtesy......

'The biggest risk I took was...'

'Life had its own plans and now I have learnt to go with the flow.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Manushi Chhillar/Instagram In 2017, Manushi Chhillar surprised everyone by winning not only the Miss......

Diving Champ Manjari Bhargava Passes Into The Ages

Over five decades ago, when swimmers from Rajasthan participated in the National Swimming Championships, competitors from other states would look at the Rajasthan squad in awe. They wondered how a......

Dorsa Yavarivafa: From fleeing Iran to Paris Olympics

IMAGE: Dorsa Yavarivafa, badminton player selected to represent the IOC Refugee Olympic Team in the Paris 2024 games. Photograph: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Reuters On a rainy November morning in......

Yarraji eyes Paris Oly qualification after gold win

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Jyothi Yarraji/Instagram National record holder 100m hurdler Jyothi Yarraji won gold at the Harry Schulting Games at Vught, the Netherlands, as she achieved success in......

Asian Indoor: Gulveer loses 3000m gold for 'lane infringement'

IMAGE: Gulveer Singh was disqualified for lane infringement and the appeal by the Athletics Federation of India was also rejected. Photograph: SAI Media/X India's Gulveer Singh lost his men's......

Asian Indoor Championships: Gulveer wins 3000m gold

IMAGE: Gulveer Singh clocked 8 minute 07.48 seconds to finish on top of podium in the non-Olympic athletics event. Photograph: SAI Media/X Gulveer Singh fetched India's fourth gold medal in the......