Should We Ignore Democracy Rankings?

India must evolve its own standards on how democracy must be ranked in a diverse and multi-religious, multi-ethnic, multi-lingual and pluralistic idea called India, suggests R Jagannathan.......

Indians Work Harder Than Chinese, Americans

But Indians work less than smaller countries with small populations like Bhutan, the Congo, Lesotho and Gambia. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational......

Is Xi Losing Control Over Power?

Two of Xi Jinping's chosen officials have disappeared from view, an indication of turmoil in Xi's government, months after he installed a collection of loyalist leaders in his cabinet, observes Dr......

China ends embarrassing drama, sacks 'missing' FM Qin Gang, reappoints Wang Yi

China on Tuesday sacked foreign minister Qin Gang and reappointed top diplomat Wang Yi to the post, ending the rare embarrassing drama involving a close confidant of President Xi Jinping in the......

Zepto Grabs #2 Spot in Global Food Apps

Zomato is at 5, Swiggy at 9, Blinkit at 10. IMAGE: A Zepto delivery agent at work. Photograph: Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com   Zepto, the Indian quick commerce startup, last year became the......

'India's Growth Is In Serious Trouble'

'We face the risk of remaining a low-income country for a very long time unless something changes in the next few years.''Instead of constantly talking about becoming a developed economy, we need......

Electronics fastest-growing among top 10 export items

Driven by smartphone, electronics exports have reached $22.5 billion in value in the first eight months of the current financial year (FY25), a near 28 per cent growth over the $17.66 billion......

India's domestic air tariff up 43% in 5 yrs, just behind Vietnam

India has recorded the second-highest increase in domestic airfares in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and West Asian regions, climbing by 43 per cent in the first half of 2024 compared to pre-pandemic......

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them! With the pandemic done and dusted, people are back to watching films in their neighborhood theaters and......

Prague Chess Masters: Aravindh routs Giri to grab sole lead

IMAGE: Aravindh Chithambaram took his tally to five points out of a possible seven, to open up a half point lead over compatriot R Praggnanandhaa. Photograph: Prague International Chess Festival......

Praggnanandhaa's high-stakes battle at Prague Masters

With a career-high world ranking of No.8 as per the latest published list, Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will take on American Sam Shankland in the sixth round of the Prague Masters after a rest day......

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa, Aravindh stay ahead

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw with fellow Indian Aravindh Chithambaram as the two stayed a full point ahead of nearest challengers after the fifth round of Prague Masters chess......

Praggnanandhaa to meet Navara in Prague Masters opener

IMAGE: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will have five games as white in the 10-player nine rounds tournament, which adds to his advantage of being one of the favourites to annex the Prague......

Praggnanadhaa set to sizzle at Prague Masters

IMAGE: According to statistics-based analysis, R Praggnanandhaa has a 14.98% chance of winning the Prague Masters. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Tata Steel Chess/X Fresh off his nail-biting victory......