India is under threat and we are agitated about cows!

'National unity and acceptance of cultural diversity was never more important than now when the world enters an unstable and dangerous phase,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). If a Rip Van......

Iran port may give wings to India's ambitions in S Asia

Developing the Chabahar port in Iran addresses India’s geopolitical as well as economic challenges, says Jyoti Malhotra Last month, the Indian leadership woke from its ten-year slumber,......

Saluting the soldiers who decide ultimate victory in any war

October 27 is a historic day, not only for the Infantry but for the entire Indian Army. It was on this day, 64 years ago, that the first infantryman landed at Badgam in the Kashmir Valley to chase......

5 days away from the news cycle

A cruise is an expensive way of doing nothing. It also is imprisonment with constant fear of drowning. And yet, people of all hues, shapes and sizes spend their or their children's hard earned......

Clones of banned Chinese apps return to mobile phones in India

After India banned 59 Chinese apps last month, at least three more China-based video apps - Snack Video, Likee Lite, and Zili - have now made it to the list of top 10 downloaded apps in India on......

Ban on Chinese apps: Will Indian players' dream run continue?

The idea behind starting Chingari is not to build a TikTok clone but to position itself as a super app for India like WeChat. The ban on TikTok is proving to be a ‘demonetisation......

Why Modi visits so many countries

'He is seeking to harness the power of Indian Diasporas to national (support for India in global capitals) and political (enhance the Bharatiya Janata Party's support base) ends.' IMAGE: Prime......

Buying stocks? Go to sleep, wake up rich

How many times have you read that earning a good return is important, but not as important as being able to sleep at night? Investment guides typically advise you that feeling comfortable with......

Fishing in filmi waters

Yes well, I figured the best way to know about a film was to ask you guys.And sure enough, lots of reviews coming in, mostly about Boyz (speaking of reviews coming in, do note, there is no rule to......

2nd Test tantalisingly poised as NZ bowlers rock Aus

IMAGE: New Zealand pacer Matt Henry dismissed both Australian openers on Day 3 of the 2nd Test in Christchurch on Sunday. Photograph: ICC/X Australia were 202 runs from victory with six wickets in......

Australia in charge after Green's unbeaten ton in Wellington

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 1st Test played between New Zealand and Australia in Wellington on Friday. IMAGE: Tim Southee picked two quick wickets at the fag end of Day 2 of the 1st Test in......

After 92 years... New Zealand finally beat South Africa!

IMAGE: Kane Williamson celebrates his century during the second Test against South Africa on Friday. Photographs: ICC/X Kane Williamson hit an unbeaten century as New Zealand chased down a victory......

SCG Test: Bowlers take centre stage but Pak take lead

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 3rd Test played between Australia and Pakistan at SCG on Friday. IMAGE: Josh Hazelwood took four wickets in the 2nd innings to have Pakistan at 68 for 7 at stumps on Day......

Rain, Drama, Controversial DRS: Australia's Boxing Day battle vs Pak

IMAGE: Marnus Labuschagne made 44 not out. Photograph: ICC/X Australia made a solid start to the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan on Tuesday but rain washed out a chunk of play and tight......