No Prez in Taiwan: China protests Modi's reply to Lai greetings on poll win

China on Thursday protested over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comment that he looked forward to having closer ties with Taiwan, and insisted that New Delhi should resist Taiwan authorities'......

India Should Be Battle Ready With China

'With continued focus on votes, upcoming by-polls and purchasing politicians, the political hierarchy has little time for national defence.' 'They would do well to heed a veteran scholar, who says,......

Time to speak up: What women want from elections

Ahead of the upcoming elections, political parties have started announcing incentives to benefit women, but what do women truly seek for genuine gender parity, asks Nivedita Mookerji.......

The American Chinese Leaders Adored

Henry Kissinger, who opened America's doors to China in the early 1970s, died on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at his home in Connecticut at the age of 100. Dr Kissinger, then US president Richard M......

Penelope, Bradley, Rintu Get Together for Oscars Luncheon

Nominees for the Academy Awards enjoyed a special Oscar luncheon at the Fairmont Century Plaza in California on Monday, March 7, 20 days before the big day on March 27. It was a special collection......

STUNNING! Jessica Chastain on the Oscars red carpet

Hollywood's biggest stars attended the 94th Annual Academy Awards to honour the talent that contributes to every unforgettable film. Kevin Costner rubbed shoulders with Nicole Kidman while Benedict......

'This Oscar journey is for all of South Asia'

'The entire region that I love so much can come together and celebrate the Oscar nomination.' IMAGE: Pawo Choyning Dorji and his wife Stephanie Lai at the Oscar luncheon in Los Angeles, March 7,......

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Incomparable Lata Mangeshkar passed into the ages on February 6, 2022. She was 92.Some of her best songs, in celebration of an incredible life. Nightingale of India. Greatest Indian Singer......

Satwik-Chirag enter Malaysia Open quarters

IMAGE: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters India's doubles pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the quarter-finals,......

Usual suspects advance on mixed day for Indian shuttlers

IMAGE: PV Sindhu in action during her win over world No. 24 Sung Shuo Yun of Chinese Taipei at the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament in New Delhi on Tuesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy BAI......

Good day for Indian shuttlers at Malaysia Open

IMAGE: HS Prannoy advanced to the pre-quarterfinals. Photograph: Kind courtesy SAI Media/X India's number two shuttler HS Prannoy and rising shuttler Malvika Bansod advanced to the......

China Open: Malvika stuns Paris Olympics medallist Tunjung

IMAGE: Malvika Bansod outclassed Paris Olympics bronze medallist Gregoria Mariska Tanjong of Indonesia in straight games in the women's singles opening round at the China Open. Photograph: BAI......

Mixed fortunes for Indian shuttlers in Hong Kong, Vietnam

Sumeeth-Sikki lone bright spot in Hong Kong IMAGE: India's mixed doubles pair of N Sikki Reddy and B Sumeeth Reddy. Photograph: BAI Media/X The duo of B Sumeeth Reddy and N Sikki Reddy......