Canada's move on visa program to hit Indian students

Canada has ended with immediate effect the popular fast track study visa programme, SDS, a major policy decision that is likely to impact scores of international students, including from India.......

Mohammad Yunus: The Nobel laureate Prof who will head new Bangladesh govt

Life has come full circle for Nobel laureate Professor Mohammad Yunus, who faced persecution during Sheikh Hasina's regime for embezzlement, is now all set to head of the interim government in......

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

Although the credit for acquiring the technological skill must be given to India's outstanding nuclear scientists, the decision to go nuclear was a political one that entailed clarity of vision,......

Biden commits support to Israel, but says Palestinians need aid

President Joe Biden reiterated the United States' unwavering support for Israel and emphasised the need for humanitarian aid for the people of Palestine as he held separate phone calls with the......

The Threats To India's Prosperity

Looking under the hood, I see India on the terrible, but commonplace, road to prosperity failure, warns Rathin Roy. IMAGE: Inside a factory in West Bengal. Photograph: Sahiba Chawdhary/Reuters......

Russian energy giant Rosneft appoints first Indian on its board

Russian energy giant Rosneft has appointed a former Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) director to its board in signs it may be looking at boosting trade links with India. Photograph: Maxim......

Breaking Up Business Groups Would Create More Problems

Policies to break down the business group format are far more likely to be effective, argues Simon Commander. IMAGE: A Youth Congress activist holds a placard featuring Gautam Adani, chairman of......

How Zeta acquired Unicorn status in the very first round of funding

In the start-up world, hitting the $1-billion mark, which accords the “Unicorn” tag, is a milestone. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Enterprises typically reach the milestone only......

Paralympics: Sharad's silver lining for Ukrainian coach

IMAGE: Silver medallist Sharad Kumar celebrates on the podium. Photographs: Umit Bektas/Reuters Para high jumper Sharad Kumar has not met his Ukrainian coach Nikitin Yevhen for more than two years......

Lifter Siddhanta Gogoi is 61kg junior Asian champion

IMAGE: 19-year-old Siddhanta Gogoi lifted 265kg (116kg+149kg) to give hosts India their first gold medal at the ongoing tournament. Photograph: Kind courtesy Khel Now/Twitter India's Siddhanta......

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field Former England, Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, one of the most decorated players in English domestic football, announced his......

Sports Shorts: Bronze for Advani in long-up format at World Billiards

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday India’s 17-time world champion Pankaj Advani settled for bronze in the long-up format of the IBSF World Billiards......

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna finishes third; Klitschko announces retirement

Harikrishna finishes third at Biel Chess Festival IMAGE: Pentala Harikrishna. Photograph: Saimedia/Twitter Indian Grand Master Pentala Harikrishna's unbeaten run came to an end as he lost out......