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Ladakh standoff persists to some degree: Army chief

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Monday said there is still a 'degree' of standoff between the Indian and Chinese militaries along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh and both sides need......

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A will remain at sea for 8 months.They will rely on wind power, do the repairs on the boat themselves and navigate some the world's most treacherous waters.......

India gets 16% higher rainfall, more to come in September

India recorded around 16 per cent more rainfall than normal in August, with rainfall over Northwest India recorded at 253.9 mm, the second highest in August since 2001, the India Meteorological......

Cheetahs set to roam free in Kuno after a year

Currently, only one cheetah, named Pavan, is roaming free. IMAGE: A male cheetah, Pavan, is in the wild but very difficult to spot and capture. Photograph: ANI Photo African cheetahs brought to......

Why did India plan to pick cheetahs from Somalia, Tanzania, Sudan?

India considered sourcing new cheetahs from Somalia, Tanzania, Sudan and other range countries closer to the equator or in the Northern Hemisphere to avoid biorhythm complications observed in big......

'Will end year with a growth rate of over 30 per cent'

'In life insurance, it is about creating distribution capacity and solutions for customers. We are constantly working on that.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shriram Life Shriram Life Insurance......

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

'Over the next 20 years, we would be adding almost 10 million people to the workforce every year!''And we won't be able to give employment to even 2 million out of the 10 million every year.''Don't......

Cognizant splits global growth markets by appointing 2 internal leaders

Cognizant Technology Solutions has restructured its global growth markets (GGM) by appointing two internal leaders who will now share the responsibility. Photograph: Chris Helgren/Reuters The move......

'We are not saying everybody has to pay that much'

'If you are going to have only a handful of telecom players on whom the entire dream of Digital India rests, it's important they are financially sustainable.' IMAGE: Bharti Enterprises Founder and......

China's forex reserves at $3 trillion, FDI up 33%

China continues to attract good inflows of foreign direct investment, with $3 trillion of forex reserves.It clocked growth of 32.9 per cent in FDI inflows year-on-year in March to $12.52 billion.......

The BEST International Films of 2021

2021 may go down in the history of world cinema as having produced the largest number of good quality films from across the world. What is remarkable is that practically all of these films were......

Dhoni to join T10 League? Rumours swirl...

Will MS Dhoni play T10 cricket? T Ten Global Sports chairman admits possibility IMAGE: MS Dhoni could make surprise debut in T10 League. Photograph: BCCI Shaji Ul Mulk, T Ten Global Sports......

England Lions get new coach

IMAGE: Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been appointed as the head coach of the second-tier England Lions......

From Mali to Spain, albino runner now chases Paris gold

Iglesias was born in Mali with albinism, a genetic condition that inhibits the production of melanin which pigments the skin, hair and eyes. Albinism impairs her visual perception by 90%, but thick......

'Having such a daughter is an honour'

Father of controversial Algerian boxer Imane Khelif says he is honoured by his daughter IMAGE: Amar, father of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, sits with his children as he shows a picture of Imane......

Cricket fever hits theatres: 70 per cent tickets sold

Cinema owners elated with 'extraordinary' advance booking match screenings Photograph: Kind Courtesy Lee Smith/Reuters Watching a cricket match on the big screen has emerged as an intriguing......

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