A diehard socialist and a complex bundle of contradictions

In George Fernandes’s passing, many will mourn him -- even those who disagreed vehemently with him, writes Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE: George Fernandes always fought traditional trajectories.......

Airbus payout adds new twist in Rafale vs Eurofighter deal

Airbus' $99 million payout puts a new light on Eurofighter's 'unsolicited bid' to the Modi government, reducing the cost of the Typhoon fighter by 20 per cent, making it in retrospect significantly......

Interpol to get anti-corruption lessons from India

India, recently ranked top in a bribery index, wants to share its vast experience in fighting corruption by providing training to Interpol, a news report said on Friday. Central Bureau of......

43 officials in Indian diplomatic missions to face action

The government is taking action with regard to complaints against 43 officials of Indian diplomatic missions in 17 countries facing a variety of charges including corruption and dereliction of......

India: One of the world's 5 worst bribe-payers

Indian companies have been perceived as one of the worst bribe-payers while engaging in business abroad, ranking along with firms in other BRIC countries - Russia and China - according to......

India less corrupt now; Iraq worst

India is now less corrupt, despite the fact that it tops the world bribery list!The latest Transparency International (TI), the Berlin-based anti-corruption watchdog, ranks India at number 70 on......

India tops world bribery list!

India won the notorious distinction of topping the Bribe Payers' Index 2006 compiled by Transparency International, a global anti-corruption group.Acording to the findings of the group, India and......

The Global Corruption Index Ranking

In the Global Corruption Index, a survey of 133 nations conducted by Transparency International (an anti-graft watchdog), India stood 83rd,recording a score of 2.8 out of 10.The following is the......

Breakdancing gets provisional okay for 2024 Olympics

The Paris 2024 organising committee in February proposed surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing as well as breakdancing for inclusion in the Games. IMAGE: Thomas Bach, President of the......

FIFA World Cup diary: Tite angrily denies any contact with Real Madrid

IMAGE: Brazil caoch Tite during a training session. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Action Images via Reuters Brazil coach Tite angrily denied on Saturday that he had been in contact with Real Madrid......

Sports Shorts: Sharma in joint lead at CIMB, eyes maiden PGA Tour title

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday  Shubhankar Sharma was in joint lead after 54 holes for the second time in a PGA Tour event, as he carded 6-under 66 to reach......

Forget FIFA scandal, fans say before Champions League final

Juventus supporters sign a board in Berlin ahead of the Champions League final soccer match between Juventus and Barcelona. Photograph: Axel Schmidt/Reuters The thousands of Barcelona and......

Preview: Who's going to take the Euro 2016 Cup home?

IMAGE: Thomas Mueller celebrates with his teammates scoring during the EURO 2016 Qualifier between Scotland and Germany at Hamden Park in Glasgow. Photograph: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images. Bigger......