China tests world's most advanced fighter aircraft

China's massive military lead over India has never been starker. On Tuesday, amidst fanfare, Defence Minister A K Antony travelled to Bengaluru for a milestone in the development of India's 'Tejas'......

UK to deploy warships, aircraft carrier in Indian Ocean

The UK government on Wednesday unveiled plans to deploy Royal Navy warships to the Indian Ocean region later this year to operate and train with Indian forces, signalling what it described as the......

Stunning photos from Indo-French Naval exercise

The Indo-French bilateral naval exercise 'Varuna-19' concluded last week with both the Indian and French Navies Carrier Task Forces executing close range manoeuvers. Here are some stunning visuals......

Time to change course in the Middle East: Romney

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney plans pursue a more aggressive policy toward the Middle East, sharply different from that of United States President Barack Obama on Iran, Syria and......

Over-taxation restraining high growth in aviation sector

The high growth in Indian aviation market, which would in future be triggered by regional operations, was being restrained by over-taxation and lack of infrastructure in smaller cities, a recent......

Tata's Plan To Make Air India Great Again

It offers a real opportunity for the flag carrier to compete on the world stage, backed by a leading conglomerate with deep pockets like the Tatas, observes Indrajit Gupta. Photograph: Punit......

Pilots oppose Jet's graded salary cut plan

A gruelling seven-hour meeting between the Jet Airways management and employees at the Ramada Hotel in Mumbai on November 23 ended in partial success with employees other than the airline's 750-odd......

Fresh investments elude airlines

In 1999, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee had announced grand plans for the civil aviation sector. Five years later, there has been little movement on the ground.A comprehensive civil aviation......

Bollywood pays tribute to Feroz Khan

Bollywood arrived in full strength to pay tribute to the late Feroz Khan, who passed away on April 27. A prayer service was held at Mumbai's J W Marriott last evening, where the holy......

Poacher Review: Hard Truths, Hard-Hitting Storytelling

Poacher neither minces words in condemning these self-seeking slaughterers nor leaves any stone unturned in highlighting the hard work put in by friends of the forest, notes Sukanya Verma. It's......