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China hikes defence budget by 7.2% to $224 bn, 8th year of increase in a row

China on Sunday hiked its defence budget by 7.2 per cent, marginally higher than last year, to 1.55 trillion yuan (about $224 billion), marking the eighth consecutive year of increase in its......

I am recovering from Covid

'A tornado... when it lands, it swirls through the body, causing chaos, confusion, coughs, wreaking damage to each organ it touches.'Recovering from coronavirus, Sunil Sethi ponders on what lies......

Jayalalithaa shifted to private room; AIADMK cadre celebrate

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa was on Saturday shifted to a private room in a ward of Apollo Hospital in Chennai after she was admitted......

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

No one on that glittery occasion could possibly have imagined that the Chinese were conspiring to invade India, nor could anyone have predicted that the seemingly benign Dalai Lama was plotting to......

What Jayalalithaa's extended hospitalisation means

'It stands to reason that if a CM is hospitalised for long durations, and is perceived to be not fully functional, that it is the governor's Constitutional duty to ascertain by diligent efforts and......

Nooyi, Ramani Ayer among best US CEOs

Praising them for "being forthright and transparent with shareholders", a magazine has named three India-origin chief executives-- Indra Nooyi, Francisco D'Souza and Ramani Ayer among the best CEOs......

India's tryst with the millennium

It is fairly well-known that a lot of hay stands to be made while the sun is shining. However, the Indian software industry, which earns over $30 billion from exports, made its fortune, and......

The 400 richest Americans

The nine-figure fortune won't get you much mention these days, at least not on these pages. This year, for the first time, everyone in The Forbes 400 has at least $1 billion. The collective net......

Yang Yuanqing: China's first global capitalist

On a bright September afternoon, a black Mercedes S320 pulls up to a curb in the middle of Beijing's bustling Zhongguancun, the consumer-electronics shopping district. Out steps a man in a......

'I was tasting life for the first time, the magical side of it'

'Throughout my journey, people have been wishing me well, praying for me, from all over the world.''People I know, people I don't even know.''They were praying from different places, different time......

If Fantastic Four was made in Bollywood

Just the thought of having desi stars as Fantastic, Sue Storm and the rest of their mates is making our head spin with anticipation! Four science explorers, when hit by cosmic rays, develop......

Watch the craziest bike stunts!

Love bikes? Well, MTV India and Bajaj Auto has got just the show, titled Pulsar MTV Stunt Mania, for you. Yup, it's another reality show where bikers from across the country compete......

'Jewellery in Rani Padmini's wedding scene is worth Rs 1 crore'

Tonight's episode of Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur will show the beautiful queen Rani Padmini's wedding ceremony. Tejaswini Lonari, who plays the title character, looks splendid in her bridal......

Cannes' Movers & Shakers

Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds got a rousing welcome at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday. Cheering for the film was Sharon Stone, who looked svelte in a sexy black number with......

Record Galore For Five-Star Ashwin!

IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin walked away with many milestones on the opening day of the first Test. Photograph: Rogan Ward/Reuters The opening day of the first Test between India and West......

EPL PIX: Liverpool, City win; Man United stunned

IMAGE: Wolverhampton Wanderers' Max Kilman and Jose Sa in action with Liverpool's Luis Diaz. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters Liverpool beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1 away on Saturday......

WC 2022: Goalkeeper Gets First Red Card

IMAGE: Wales Goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey is shown a red card by Referee Mario Alberto Escobar Toca. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Wales Goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey received the first......

Iran do their talking on the pitch in defeat of Wales

IMAGE: Iran’s coach Carlos Queiroz celebrates with players after the 2-0 win. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Iran ignored the distractions that have overshadowed the team......

PIX: Man United clinches draw at Tottenham on EPL return

Fernandes penalty earns United a point at Tottenham IMAGE: Tottenham Hotspur's Serge Aurier in action with Manchester United's Fred, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of......

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