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'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

'Narasimha Rao asked me why China was doing so well in attracting foreign investments and I gave my frank opinion.''I told him that giving thrust to exports had to be a national effort.''But in......

'Xi's Main Challenge Is Taking Over Taiwan'

'Even though as Xi will seemingly continue to stay in power beyond his third term, competitions for the post-Xi leadership would be inevitably unfolded beneath the surface of water, and that will......

Officer and a Gentleman

Having known Vice Admiral Hari Kumar personally and professionally, Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd) wishes him a fantastic tenure as Chief of the Naval Staff.Under his command may the Indian Navy......

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

Revelations about an advanced Chinese missile test in August have startled many by the technological knowhow displayed by China. IMAGE: An LY-80 surface-to-air missile weapon system displayed at......

'India, China can't have 'normal' relationship if...'

India's relationship with China is "complex" and the two neighbours cannot have a "normal" bilateral relationship if there is "transgression" in the border areas, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan......

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Friday announced setting up of its second data centre region in India in Telangana that will be operational by mid-2022, and will see the tech giant investing about Rs......

IndiGo crisis explained: Planes, planes everywhere, but no one to fly them

IndiGo's situation points to a deeper malaise where skill shortage can challenge India's status as the fastest-growing aviation market, say experts. Photograph: Vivek Prakash/Reuters Hundreds of......

China further devalues currency, sparks fears of currency war

Faced with sluggish economic growth and dwindling exports, China on Wednesday devalued its currency for the second consecutive day, sending fresh shock waves through global markets and......

Anil Ambani's Reliance Entertainment to partner with Phantom Films

The Reliance Entertainment and Phantom Films joint venture plans to develop and produce at least 5 to 6 films every year Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Entertainment today said its film production and......

Chandilya's grand plans to make AirAsia top airline in India

Former model and entrepreneur Mittu Chandilya wants to make AirAsia India's leading airline. Does he have it in him? Image: AirAsia India, CEO Mittu Chandilya (centre) with actors Shah Rukh......

How Netflix Finally Got It Right In India

Its success script: Investing more in local content ecosystem; growing its partnership footprint. IMAGE: Netflix's Guns And Gulabs, directed by Raj and DK, starring Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer Salmaan,......

Meet The Brown Beauties At The Oscars!

There were so many beautiful moments from Oscar night. While India shone bright at the awards ceremony, they shone even brighter at the after party. The pictures are still coming in, and we give......

India's Jaden selected for Ferrari Driver Academy trials

IMAGE: Jaden R Pariat has been selected as one of 25 drivers from six different countries, who will now head to Sepang International Circuit for the five-day assessment process. Photographs: Jaden......

'Hopefully Messi will play in India before he ends his career'

FC Barcelona's Asia Pacific director general Jordi Camps believes it is a matter of time before an Indian plays in Spanish top-flight. IMAGE: Jordi Camps, FC Barcelona's Asia Pacific director......

IOA to follow 'No accreditation policy' for parents at Asian Games

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday IMAGE: Saina Nehwal with her father, Harvir Singh, left, and IOA officals at the Commonwealth Games. Photograph: IOA/Twitter/File......

Mary Kom 'excited' ahead of Parliament debut

'I am feeling so nervous. I will be among so many big politicians.''It is a big responsibility and I hope I learn every day and do something for the people in whatever way I can.' IMAGE: Champion......

Vijender wins WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title

IMAGE: Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh celebrates after beating Australia's Kerry Hope and won the WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight Championship at Thyagaraj Sports Complex in New Delhi on......

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