The woman who brought Modi and Sharif together in a hug in Pakistan

Sushma Swaraj’s suave moves helped Narendra Modi pull off a diplomatic coup, helping regain her standing, reports Archis Mohan. The world has marvelled at Prime Minister Narendra......

Why are RBI and Sebi silent on illegal digital dabba trading?

If Sebi and RBI remain quiet about this brazenly illegal activity, will someone in the finance ministry or the NITI Aayog take a closer look, asks Debashis Basu. Kindly note the image has been......

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

This property has all the hallmarks of being owned and occupied by Vijay Mallya. A fleet of supercars making their way down the drive, hordes of people descending to party all night long and a......

Aurobindo to invest $1billion in Europe

Hyderabad-based pharma company Aurobindo Pharma, which has plans to emerge as a billion dollar company by 2009-10, is enhancing its presence in Europe by investing $100 million in phases. The......

India asks Mauritius to rework tax treaty

India has decided to adopt a carrot-and-stick approach towards Mauritius while renegotiating the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement and bring it in line with the model treaty finalised by the......

Soccer Extras: Bangladesh hold India to goalless draw

IMAGE: India play Sri Lanka in their last group stage match of the Championship on September 25. Photograph: AIFF Media India were held to a goalless draw by Bangladesh in their opening match of......

Sports Shorts: Sailor Upamanyu Dutta clinches bronze in Asian regatta

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday IMAGE: Image used for representational purposes. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters Young Mumbai sailor Upamanyu Dutta bagged the......

Chess: Indian eves hold Russia

International Master Tania Sachdev guided India to a creditable draw against top seed Russia while her male compatriots thumped El Salvador to remain in joint lead after the third round of the 32nd......

Friendlies can lead to trouble

Friendly internationals in the final couple of weeks before major tournaments are seen by coaches as an ideal way to solve tactical glitches and harden their players for battle.Too often, all teams......