Not acting on climate crisis will destroy lives: Experts

The impacts of the climate crisis can be seen around the world and not acting now will destroy lives, livelihoods and natural habitats, environmental experts cautioned on Monday, while reiterating......

What cities look like during the coronavirus quarantine

Closures, travel restrictions, and self-isolation measures due to the coronavirus have cleared public squares, roads, and travel destinations across the globe. Photographers have been capturing the......

India turns on the charm but will Rajapaksas reciprocate?

In the endlessly entertaining and absorbing soap opera that is India-Sri Lanka relations, wait for the next episode, Aditi Phadnis reports.  IMAGE: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya......

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Fascinating

Here's your weekly digest of the most weird, true and funny news from the across the world. >> Penguin swims 5,000 miles every year for reunion with his rescuer A South American Magellanic......

Sell assets: GMR Infra's mantra to fight debt

Asset sales have helped ease investors’ worry but debt remains at alarming levelsThe rapid rise in GMR Infrastructure’s debt has been a concern for investors. By December last year, the......

SE Asia ready to build, but will investors come?

Indonesia is seeking European investors for $9 billion worth of water, road, air and seaport projects in what will be a litmus test of Southeast Asian countries' ability to seize on ripe financial......

China's economic diplomacy

Trade offers are bundled with support for authoritarian rulers, arms sales and debt waivers, writes ND Batra. China is using its growing trade power to enhance its global influence, especially in......

Mumbai needs a fully empowered 'manager'

If India is to have an international finance centre, it will emerge in a city that is already India's domestic financial fulcrum. In looking at infrastructure and governance, the MIFC Report leans......