Disengagement may pave way for further steps: Jaishankar

India and China have made "some progress" in disengagement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday, describing it as a "welcome" move which opens up the possibility that other steps......

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.' IMAGE: Search and rescue operations underway in Wayanad.......

India Counters China, Focus On Border Villages

'We are developing infrastructure on the mountains and deploying the troops on hill borders in such a way that it is ensuring the safety of the people there.' IMAGE: A Border Roads Organisation......

Enemy hand? Disasters in border states need detailed study, says Rajnath

Expressing concern over the rising number of natural disasters in some border states and union territories, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Friday said there is a need for a detailed study to find......

This man's mission is a university

India needs a 1,000 more Ashoka universities, Naukri.com Founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani tells Anjuli Bhargava.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Observing what's unfolding around you can be......

India's pride: A stunning cable-stayed bridge in Jammu & Kashmir

Strategically important and first of the kind in North India and Jammu and Kashmir, the 592-meter long Basohli Bridge over River Ravi will be the fourth such bridge in the country Defence Minister......

Govt to set up 300 rural clusters by 2020

Seeking to bridge the rural-urban divide, government will set up 300 rural clusters by 2019-20 across the country as the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission......

Why Jaitley must allocate more funds to states in the Budget

Many of India’s 29 states are large emerging markets in themselves: Uttar Pradesh has more people than Brazil; Maharashtra is as populous as Mexico. Image: The upcoming Budget gives Finance......

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Sukanya Verma celebrates Naseeruddin Shah, acting legend. There's a beautiful quote I once read by Swedish film-maker Ingmar Bergman: 'No form of art goes beyond ordinary consciousness as film......

'Priyanka convinced me that she is in a very happy place'

'Priyanka is very, very kind-hearted... kind to a fault. She is too kind. That is something people do not know...'Fascinating insights about PeeCee from her mom, Dr Madhu Chopra. Part 1: The......

A salute to the supremely sexy Mr Spock

Leonard Nimoy let us all experience how sexy thinking could truly be, says Raja Sen. I doubt anybody really remembers the first time they watched Star Trek. How old they were, what episode it was,......

'Investing in girls is about the smartest thing you can do'

Over Dosas in Mumbai, Oscar winner Megan Mylan tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel why she chose India and girl empowerment as the subject of her new documentary. Image: Megan Mylan (centre) with her......

Rishabh Pant reveals how he dug India out of a hole...

'I never take it (England) as a favourite opposition. I do not think much about the opposition. I focus mostly on playing my game.' SCORECARD IMAGE: India's Rishabh Pant swerves on one foot to......

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

IMAGE: Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Photograph: Zlatan Ibrahimovic/Twitter He has already sampled the life of a singer at Italy’s Sanremo music festival, and AC Milan striker......

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history.Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.......

EPL Weekend: Chelsea face stern test against prolific City

IMAGE: Manchester City's Sergio Aguero is the joint-top scorer in the Premier League with six goals. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Champions Chelsea have not enjoyed the best of starts at home......

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Arsenal's Mesut Ozil smiles during a training session. Photograph: Arsenal FC/Twitter Arsenal vs Manchester City When: Saturday, September 13 Time: 1715 IST Arsenal and Manchester City meet at The......