Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Any miscalculation and miscommunication are fraught with the risk of a major catastrophe, warns Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with US President Joe Biden on the......

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

The G20 declaration, which hit snags on the language to describe the Ukraine war, amounted to a 'coup' for host Prime Minister Narendra Modi though the final compromise statement reflected a stand......

When A President Disliked A PM

How could a President, seen as a political time-server, have manoeuvred things to a stage where he could strike fear into the heart of a prime minister who, only two-and-a-half years before, had......

China declines to congratulate Biden without 'legal endorsement'

China on Monday declined to congratulate Joe Biden as the winner of the United States presidential election, saying the outcome of the American polls should be determined by the country's laws and......

'Hope I can be part of a futuristic fantasy'

'Dune deserves all the raves it has been getting.' In an ongoing series, Bollywood talents pick their favourite show of 2021, and tell us just why they loved it. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mrunal......

The Looming Tower: How 9/11 happened

The Looming Tower reveals the bitter CIA-FBI turf battles that led to the worst terrorist attack in America's history.Vikram Johri checks out the gripping series now available in India on Amazon......

Global Chess League: Carlsen beats Giri in 20 minutes!

IMAGE: Anish Giri blundered a piece against Magnus Carlsen, losing in just 22 moves. Photograph: Global Chess League PBG Alaskan Knights edged Alpine SG Pipers 9–7 score to continue their......

Global Chess: Carlsen beaten by clock, Giri draws

IMAGE: World Number One Magnus Carlsen takes on Alireza Firouzja. Photograph: Tech Mahindra Global Chess League Day two at the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League Season 2 featured a highly......

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Nearly half of women fans in England and Wales suffer sexist abuse at soccer matches IMAGE: South Korea fans reacts in the stands before the match. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters Close to half......

Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

Chennai Super Kings Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was exceptional with the bat but had a mixed day in the field. While he showcased exceptional skill with a spectacular catch to dismiss Prabhsimran......

Prague Masters chess: Praggnanandhaa secures draw; leads Indian contenders

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Stev Bonhage/FIDE R Praggnanandhaa tried hard but had to settle for a draw with David Navara of Czech Republic in the final round of Prague Masters chess tournament that......