Who is Alexander Kurenkov? Vladimir Putin's bodyguard who was appointed as Russia's emergency ministerVladimir Putin's new emergency minister, Alexander Kurenkov, will take care of the Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief.
26 May, 2022, 09.26 PM IST
Why you won't feel alone on your solo trip across RussiaIt takes the kindness of many strangers and an uncanny synchronicity of events for solo journeys to carry the power of transformation.
09 Mar, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
A little planning can go a long way in ensuring your trip to that must-see match is bez stressaMost Indian visitors will enter Russia through Moscow, so plan you trip depending on how much time you have.
09 Jun, 2018, 11.08 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi invites the world to invest in India, says "sky is the limit""The sky is the limit in India. You can venture here in any area you want (to do business)," Modi told a global audience at the St. Petersb...
02 Jun, 2017, 07.20 PM IST
Terrorism must be dealt with urgently: Pranab MukherjeeIn a message to Putin, the President conveyed his condolences on the loss of lives in the blast in a metro carriage in St. Petersburg yeste...
04 Apr, 2017, 05.57 PM IST
Donald Trump offers 'full support' to Vladimir Putin over Russia metro attack"President Trump expressed his deepest condolences to the victims and their loved ones, and to the Russian people," the White House said in...
04 Apr, 2017, 10.00 AM IST
Prime Minister expresses sadness over loss of lives in Russia blasts"Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the blasts at St. Petersburg metro. Heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims," he twee...
03 Apr, 2017, 11.04 PM IST
Delhi Metro security on high alert after Russia blastSecurity officials said all entry and exit points of the Delhi Metro stations will be effectively secured in close coordination with the De...
03 Apr, 2017, 09.12 PM IST
Thousands of bees attack passenger plane at Moscow airport, flight delayed by an hourA flight from Moscow to St Petersburg was delayed by about an hour after thousands of bees attacked the passenger plane.
08 Jul, 2015, 12.54 PM IST
Mumbai is India's most expensive city to live in for expatriates: Mercer’s surveyMumbai, climbed 66 places in the ranking due to its rapid economic growth, inflation and a stable currency against the US dollar.
18 Jun, 2015, 06.40 PM IST
Trip planner for Russia: From lavish palaces to stunning nature scapesFrom lavish palaces and museums to stunning nature scapes, Russia has a lot to offer. Here's all you need to know to plan a tour.
18 Nov, 2013, 09.13 AM IST
International off-site meetings can spring a great chance to soak in the city’s cultureET-Travel chose three exciting cities of interest to Indian travellers where a business meeting no longer looks boring.
11 Jul, 2013, 06.30 AM IST
- Russia seeks resolution to dispute over cancellation of 2G licence of Sistema
Russia has sought an amicable settlement to the dispute over cancellation of 2G licence given to Sistema Shyam Teleservices Ltd.
21 Jun, 2012, 10.16 PM IST
- Metro, Ikea chiefs to meet Anand Sharma this week
Heads of global retail majors, Metro and Ikea, will meet Anand Sharma in St Petersburg this week to discuss investment prospects in India.
21 Jun, 2012, 04.47 AM IST
- Metro, IKEA chiefs may meet Anand Sharma in Russia this week
CEOs of Germany's Metro AG and Sweden-based IKEA are likely to meet Commerce and Industry Ministry Anand Sharma in Russia this week.
20 Jun, 2012, 10.07 PM IST
- GVK on lookout for overseas airport projects
GVK Group, which is modernising and upgrading the Mumbai International Airport, is scanning foreign geographies for airport development opp...
28 May, 2008, 01.37 AM IST
- White nights
I arrived in St Petersburg, or Leningrad as it was then called, one cold mid-February morning 20 years ago, for the first time.
08 Jun, 2006, 12.00 AM IST