This round is for Pakistan

'One cannot escape the conclusion that Pakistan has won the Paris-Bangkok-Islamabad round.' 'To be able to resume the composite dialogue even by another name without making any progress on the......

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......

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......

Marc Rich, 'King of Oil', dies at 78

Billionaire Marc Rich, who invented oil trading and was pardoned by President Bill Clinton over tax evasion, racketeering and busting sanctions with Iran, died on Wednesday in Switzerland aged......

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A New Year brings renewed hope and goals, especially when it comes to finances. The fresh start can provide the motivation you need to make it your best financial year ever. And it's here that you......

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Smart investment tips to beat inflation

Are you always at a loss while planning your finances? Are you aware of the investment options available in the market? How best can you plan your finances? What are the crieria for evaluating an......

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......

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......

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......

Kotla Test: Ojha helps India retain advantage

Scorecard: Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha took a wicket in the final over of the day to help India regain advantage against West Indies on day two of the first cricket Testat Ferozshah Kotla on......

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.......