G20 Summit begins: Here's what will happen over 2 days

The highly anticipated historic G20 Leader's Summit begins on Saturday, September 9, in New Delhi. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi waits to welcome leaders of the G20 countries, in New Delhi,......

Xi Goes Where Only Mao Went Before

On Friday, March 10, 2023, China's National People's Congress unanimously endorsed an unprecedented third five-year term as president for Xi Jinping. Xi, who will turn 70 on June 15, was re-elected......

China's Covid Surge: India's Dr Kotnis Moment?

By offering aid to China in its hour of need we will create an opening to Xi Jinping to rectify his policy towards India, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: A medical worker in a......

After 2 years, Beijing relaxes COVID-19 test norms following protests

For the first time in about two years, China's capital city Beijing relaxed its norms for coronavirus test requirements on Tuesday after unprecedented public protests against President Xi Jinping's......

Few things that affected China's economic growth so far

Given its secure borders, relatively abundant resources, and a large population, China has in much of the past been able to develop without any international intercourse. China's current economic......

Few things that affected China's economic growth so far

Given its secure borders, relatively abundant resources, and a large population, China has in much of the past been able to develop without any international intercourse. China's current economic......

China stocks jump again as emergency measures bite

The plunge in China's previously booming stock markets has created a major headache for President Xi Jinping Chinese stocks rose strongly for a second day on Friday, buoyed by a barrage of......

6 events that shook Global Inc in 2014

2014 was a tough year for corporates across  the world. Image: Two elephants fight during a traditional festival in Boko, Assam. Photograph: Utpal Baruah/Reuters What a fateful year! In......

25 SPECTACULAR frames of Lagaan

Lagaan's dream run on screen and off it is a much needed reminder of winning against all odds in these pandemic ravaged times, notes Sukanya Verma. You know that euphoric feeling when India......

Sarfaraz vs Rahul: Who will get the selectors' nod for B'desh Test?

IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan struck two half-centuries in his debut Test series against England earlier this year, making him a major contender for a spot for the Bangladesh series starting next month.......

Gavaskar@75: 15 Interesting Facts

Cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar celebrates a magnificent 75th birthday on July 10th. Sunil Gavaskar, known for his fearless batting, started his Test career on March 6, 1971. He went on to become the......

Warner must reply to critics as Oz face depleted Pak

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said the hosts would field their strongest side against Pakistan, which means a welcome return for spinner Nathan Lyon, who will chase his 500th Test wicket......

'Have lost my closest friend on other side of the border'

IMAGE: Indian cricket legend Bishan Singh Bedi, former Pakistani cricketers Intikhab Alam and Shafqat Rana along with their families at the Gurudwara in Kartarpur on October 5, 2022. Photograph:......

SEE: Asian Games opens with futuristic ceremony

Photograph: Screengrab of Indian contingent at the Asian Games Blending elements of artificial intelligence and environmentally friendly technology, the Hangzhou Asian Games began......