Did Cuban cigars thaw US-Cuba relations?

'The irresistible Cuban cigars, which acquire their unique flavour as they are rolled on the thighs of Cuban women have always been the ultimate temptation for cigar connoisseurs in the US,' says......

Fragrance of Cuban cigars and rum will embellish ties

'I recall an encounter I had with a US Congressman of Cuban origin, who was hostile to India because of our continuing goodwill for Cuba.''He asked me why India was still friendly with Cuba and I......

India's BRICS moment is slow in coming

Evidently, something has gone awry in India's regional strategies. Yet, one feels tempted to call this India's “BRICS moment”. The Durban summit will show how far India is prepared to......

President Obama's challenges in AfKak

In Barbarians at the gate, are we ready, Colonel Athale had spoken about the threat to India from the growing Talibanisation of Pakistan. In this sequel he looks at the options before the US in......

Fidelity launches fixed income fund

Fidelity Fund Management has come up with its first ever fixed income fund in India at a time when equity markets have turned highly volatile and may continue to be so for some time to come.......

Should you invest in international funds?

There are some investors who lost almost their entire fortune investing in international funds in the year 2008. After all, the global economic crisis was at its worse during this year. However,......

Indian money on a global tour

Indian investors have been witnessing a larger choice in terms of their mutual fund investments. This is now being broadened with the launch with a variety of international funds that will jostle......

PE firms bet big on Indian pharma

Private equity firms are discovering value in picking up small stakes in Indian pharma and healthcare companies. At least two dozen such deals, worth about $400 million (or Rs 1,600 crore), have......

Surrey deal: No fat contract, only nominal wages for Kohli

'Since the Board and Virat himself was very keen, the monetary part was least of concern for us.' IMAGE: India captain Virat Kohli during a training session. Photograph: BCCI He might be the top......

Australia, WI cricketers raise awareness about AIDS

Cricket players from Australia and the West Indies have taken part in coaching clinics with local children in Barbados to raise awareness and reduce stigma about HIV and AIDS in cricket-playing......

Jayawardene guides Sri Lanka to nine-wicket win

Mahela Jayawardene struck a record-equalling sixth half century in ICC World Twenty20 as Sri Lanka brightened their semi-final prospects with a crushing nine-wicket win over West Indies in their......

Deccan Chargers favourites against Somerset

Reigning Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Deccan Chargers have the balance tilted so heavily in their favour that only complacency can derail them in Saturday's encounter against Somerset.......

Shakib pips Gambhir to become Wisden Test Player

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan pipped India opener Gautam Gambhir and South Africa captain Graeme Smith to become Wisden Cricketer's World Test Player of the Year on Thursday. The......