Pakistan conducts training launch of surface-to surface ballistic missile amid rising tensions with IndiaPakistan military tested a surface-to-surface missile. The Abdali Weapon System has a range of 450 kilometres. The training launch occurred...
03 May, 2025, 02.03 PM IST
Japan, Australia ink security pact with eye on ChinaPrime ministers Fumio Kishida and Anthony Albanese inked the accord in the Western Australian city of Perth, revamping a dusty 15-year-old ...
22 Oct, 2022, 12.27 PM IST
Who is Viktor Bout, arms dealer linked to swap for Americans held by Moscow?Variously dubbed "the merchant of death" and "the sanctions buster" for his ability to get around arms embargoes, Bout, 55, was one of the ...
01 Aug, 2022, 05.09 PM IST
Myanmar junta court jails Suu Kyi for 5 years for corruptionA Myanmar junta court on Wednesday sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi to five years in jail for corruption, part of a barrage of criminal cases tha...
27 Apr, 2022, 03.10 PM IST
Thousands flee Myanmar for India amid fears of a growing refugee crisisFor more than seven decades, armed conflict, political repression and targeted campaigns against minorities like the Rohingyas have forced ...
20 Oct, 2021, 11.09 AM IST
Traveller's Diary: Head to Ranthambore Music & Wildlife Festival for an incredible Tiger Watch experienceEuests are encouraged to explore Ranthambore and its surrounding nature and history through safaris, guided tours and bicycle expeditions.
12 Dec, 2019, 05.15 AM IST
Torrential rain in northeast states leaves 4 dead, thousands homelessAt least two villagers were swept away by strong river currents in Tripura , while over 14,000 lost their homes as the downpour submerged p...
14 Jun, 2018, 03.32 PM IST
Go glamping or take a staycation: Here's how to revive your promise of loveHolidaying together can do a lot to strengthen your bond.
31 May, 2018, 05.18 AM IST
Imperfect skills programme no match for India's army of workersBy 2026, 64 percent of Indians are expected to be in the working age group of 15-59 years, making it home to the largest workforce in the w...
16 Oct, 2017, 12.27 PM IST
Battle-hardened defence personnel enter brave new world of startupsBymana, along with another ex-army man, cofounded Olive Planet a year ago. It is an online and offline platform for high-end military gear ...
28 Aug, 2017, 09.52 AM IST
How to fix Indian Premier League taking cues from global leaguesSuch efforts haven’t been very effective in India, especially in cricket which has been rocked by several controversies in the past few yea...
24 Jul, 2015, 03.54 AM IST
Cyclone Phailin leaves trail of destructionPhailin has affected 1.2 crore people and left a trail of devastation across a 400-km arc along the Indian coastline across Odisha and Andh...
14 Oct, 2013, 01.17 AM IST
Ex-army officer Sushil Bhasin capitalises experience to set up camping for corporatesAfter serving the army for 37 years, Bhasin decided to take voluntary retirement in October 2004 and shift focus to an old dream.
11 Mar, 2013, 08.48 AM IST
Why are super-rich Indians buying helicopters and why they are different from their counterparts in WestChoppers ensure that traffic jams are for labourers, the salaried and the rich - they restore parity to the super rich and the powerful.
04 Mar, 2012, 10.12 AM IST