He Wanted India, China To Be Friends

'My father's life sends a message that there are positive things happening between India and China, no matter what happens at the border.' All Photographs: Kind courtesy Atul Dalakoti Janaki......

Freebie culture made into art for fighting polls, will lead to disaster: Govt to SC

The 'freebie culture' has been elevated to the level of 'art' for fighting elections and will lead to 'disaster' if some political parties understand this is the only way to deliver public welfare......

Assemblies, Parliament meant for debate, not disruption: VP

Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said Assemblies and Parliament are meant for debate, discussion and decision, and not disruptions. Referring to the ugly scenes witnessed in......

Defence equipment: To lease or not to lease?

Admiral describes it as 'a path-breaking change'; defence ministry official disagrees.Ajai Shukla reports. IMAGE: The INS Chakra nuclear submarine leased from Russia in 2012. Photograph: Reuters......

After UPI and ULI, banks to set up Unified Recovery Interface

Eying benefits from digital banking, lenders are now looking at building Unified Recovery Interface (URI) for enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and getting good prices for properties of......

'Jobs Have To Be Created Everywhere'

'I found it unbelievable that L&T said 45,000 jobs were waiting to be filled because of unavailability of suitable skillsets.' 'So, when the Opposition sweepingly says there are no jobs, I'm......

Indian Biz Sees Hope After Bangladesh SC Order

'Bilateral trade has suffered seriously because of the growing unrest.''There is a standstill on both sides amid the curfew.' IMAGE: Protesters clash with Border Guard Bangladesh and the police......

Pre-Budget talks: Industry bodies suggest tax reforms to revenue secy

Three industry bodies suggested changes in India's tax regime in their pre-Budget discussions with Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra in New Delhi on Tuesday. Illustration: Dominic......

Why India likes shows like Mahakali, Naagin 3, Porus...

Mythological and historical shows are lapped up not just by the young, but equally by grown men and women.Ritwik Sharma and T E Narasimhan report. IMAGE: Anita Hassanandani, Surbhi Jyoti and......

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

IMAGE: M C Mary Kom with Vikram Kumar Doraiswami, 2nd right, the High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, and other members of the High Commission of India in London.. Photograph: High......

Hopeful of India winning 5-6 medals in Tokyo: Bindra

IMAGE: Abhinav Bindra is optimistic about a strong performance by the Indian shooting contingent at the Tokyo Olympics scheduled for later July this year. Photograph: Abhinav Bindra/Instagram......

COVID-19: I-League must go on, says AIFF General Secretary Das

IMAGE: Mohun Bagan were declared as the Hero I-League champion for the 2019-20 season. Photograph: AIFF Media/Twitter The All India Football Federation plans to go ahead with the 2020-21 I-League......

'Resume non-contact sports in sanitised empty stadia'

IMAGE: Avispa Dorada, left, and Ave Rex exercise during a training session at home. Photograph: Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images Resume non-contact sports like cricket and badminton behind closed......

'Saina and Sindhu are precious diamonds'

'I treat both Saina and Sindhu as precious diamonds. Winning or loosing happens every day at the Academy in Hyderabad' IMAGE: Saina Nehwal with PV Sindhu. Photograph: PTI India's chief......