President Xi launches cyber warfare wing for Chinese military

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday launched an information support force, a new wing of the People's Liberation Army, which he said will be a strategic branch, a key pillar and a vital power in......

Shudder! Olympics with Chinese Characteristics

'The Olympic Spirit has been thrown to the wind in Xi Jinping's China.''The International Olympic Committee is ready to kowtow to totalitarian China,' notes Claude Arpi. IMAGE: The Olympic Park......

'India-China Ties Will Be Deeply Strained'

'Tensions and dialogue are likely to go hand-in-hand with China.''The goal should be to cultivate power so that one can negotiate from a position of strength.' IMAGE: Then Northern Army Commander......

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

The fundamental construct of India's neighbourhood policy still needs to be what Vajpayee postulated, Manmohan Singh embraced, and Modi energised. It's just that we need to junk domestic politics......

Billionaire behind 2009's biggest IPO

The much-anticipated public offering of China Zhongwang Holdings, one of Asia's largest extruded-aluminum product makers, is expected to take place on May 8. It will be the world's largest of 2009......

Chidambaram clears air on SEZ

Amid controversy over the setting up of China-style special economic zones, India on Thursday said the government recognised SEZs as 'an useful tool' in furthering industrialisation but will......

China plans to be 'innovative'

Chinese President Hu Jintao on Monday outlined major strategic goals for building an innovation-oriented nation, utilising technology to leapfrog and achieve sustainable development. Speaking at a......

The next telecom battle in India is about to begin

The merits and demerits of the telcos' 5G strategy however is clearly dependent on the financial muscle of players, reports Surajeet Das Gupta. Image used for representational purpose only.......

Asian TT Championships: India women win historic bronze; men in semis

IMAGE: The Indian women's team celebrate winning their maiden bronze medal at the Asian Championships in Astana. Photograph: SAI Media/X The Indian men's table tennis team assured itself of its......

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044.Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding -- and it is this trifecta India needs to work on,......

Asian Cup: China scrape through; Iran thrash Yemen

IMAGE: Iran players celebrate after scoring a goal against Yemen on Monday. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Asian Cup/Twitter China's manager Marcello Lippi questioned the attitude of his team after......

Conte's straight talk after rumours of move to Inter make rounds

The champion coach to stay and improve Chelsea next season IMAGE: Antonio Conte. Photograph: Scott Heppell Livepic/Reuters Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said he wants to stay at StamfordBridge......