Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'Pak atom bomb' remark sparks row

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks on Pakistan sparked a political row on Friday, with his party quick to dissociate itself from the comments while the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party......

Put Covid norm violators on flights in no-fly list: HC

The Delhi high court on Friday called for strict action against those found violating masking and hand hygiene norms at airports and in aircraft, observing that the Covid-19 pandemic has not abated......

How India Can Thwart China-Pakistan Nexus

A weaker Russia, a sobered China at a time when Xi Jinping is manoeuvring to protect his third term prospects, a reunited West, a chaotic Pakistan.This is a perfect set of strategic......

In I-Day address, Modi sets the tone for 2024 polls

Setting the tone for his 2024 re-election bid, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for waging a war against the 'three evils' of corruption, appeasement and dynastic politics, stepped up......

Govt hopes to sell Air India, lease Ashok hotel next fiscal

‘The target for next year is unlikely to be more than that of this year. The more you divest in any cycle, the less your potential pipeline for the next,’ said an official. ‘The......

Air India may opt for IPO to fund recovery

Loss-making National Aviation Company Limited (Nacil), which runs national carrier Air India, may opt for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to finance its modernisation and recovery plans. The......

With Goyal gone, can Etihad use Jet to fulfil dreams?

Etihad wants to control a domestic carrier that can give it access to over 45 cities in India from where it can bring traffic to its hub in Abu Dhabi and beyond.Surajeet Das Gupta reports.......

India's GDP may contract by 7.3% if COVID strikes again

However, the growth during the next financial year would be higher at 8.1 per cent in case of a second wave of the coronavirus and bit slower at 7.9 per cent if the virus recedes and remains under......

The Best Films of Saeed Jaffrey

Saeed Jaffrey lives on through his versatile body of work. Joie de vivre distinguishes the refined, infectious charisma of international actor Saeed Jaffrey. Whether playing an aristocrat or a......

He wants to make Shah Rukh Khan a dwarf

'With Tanu Weds Manu I discovered myself.' IMAGE: Aanand L Rai with his Happy Bhaag Jayegi team: Actors Diana Penty, Abhay Deol and Ali Fazal and producer Krishika Lulla. Photograph: Aanand L......

Seniors let India down: Gavaskar slams Rohit, Kohli

Seniors have not really made the contribution that they should have: Sunil Gavaskar IMAGE: Sunil Gavaskar had word of advice for Virat Kohli, who continues to struggle with deliveries outside the......

Mahindra United beat Air India 1-0

A determined Mahindra United wore down their traditional rivals Air India in a 17th round I-League 'local derby' to win by a solitary goal scored late in the day. Their first leg encounter had......

Air India keep Dempo celebrations on hold

Dempo Sports Club have been forced to put their victory celebrations on hold. It looked like they had rung in the celebrations after Ranty Martinsput the table toppers in the lead a second time......

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

The Olympics is a stage where dreams are made and broken. While gold, silver, and bronze medals are celebrated, there's a less-discussed realm of despair: Fourth place. It's a cruel position, a......

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 7

IMAGE: India's players celebrate a goal during the Olympics men's hockey pool match against Australia in Paris on Friday. Photograph: Hockey India/X Manu Bhaker looks primed to become an India......