Trump returns from China with stability and a stalematePresident Trump's visit to Beijing resulted in a return to the familiar U.S.-China economic and strategic standoff, offering China breathin...
16 May, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Red carpet and red lines: Xi charmed Trump but gave up nothingWrapping up a two-day summit in Beijing, Trump has taken a step towards reducing tensions, but the gathering did not result in any major tr...
16 May, 2026, 06.15 AM IST
Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for XiWhile Trump searched for immediate business wins, such as a deal to sell Boeing jets that did not impress investors, Xi talked up a long-te...
15 May, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
Don't panic, don't rush into deals: Why Trump's trading partners should let US courts fight the tariff warUS courts are consistently striking down President Trump's tariffs. This offers a clear lesson for America's trading partners. They should ...
15 May, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Korean chipmakers face critical trade-offs over China exports post Trump-Xi talksKorea's chip industry faces a dilemma as US-China talks on tech exports and rare earths unfold. While potential sales in China beckon, manu...
15 May, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
India’s big cotton bet: Can Rs 5,659 cr revive the sector's global leadership?India’s Rs 5,659-crore Mission for Cotton Productivity aims to tackle falling yields, poor seed quality, and rising import dependence throu...
08 May, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Why travellers are turning to the zodiac for vacation planningPeople are increasingly using astrocartography to guide major life choices. This practice, which maps planetary influences on locations, he...
08 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
India’s trade map enters a world that’s threatened by missiles & bombsIndia's ambitious trade deals are now facing their crucial test. Agreements signed with countries like the UK and Oman are in transition. W...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with TrumpChina is actively working to end the Iran war, balancing its diplomatic efforts with an upcoming summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. B...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Is a college education still worth it in India?India must confront the impact of AI on jobs due to its large youth population, reliance on software services, and an oversupply of graduat...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Trump’s Hormuz blockade: What’s at stake amid global chaos and ripple risks for IndiaA US-led naval blockade on Iran has sharply escalated tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil flows, trade routes and ...
14 Apr, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
This Storage Mistake Ruins Fruit and Vegetables Sooner Than ExpectedFood waste from fruits and vegetables is a common kitchen problem. Research shows improper storage, especially mixing ethylene-producing fr...
07 Apr, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Away from Middle East war zone, many battles unfold on the tableThe WTO ministerial in Cameroon ended in deadlock, failing to extend the e-commerce moratorium and highlighting deep divisions between majo...
30 Mar, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Genetically engineered rice plants that produce high yields developed"Food shortage related to world population growth will be a serious problem our planet will have to face," said Xin-Xiang Peng of South Chi...
14 Jan, 2019, 05.01 PM IST
China may have been first to domesticate chickenThe researchers obtained mitochondrial DNA sequences from up to 10,000-year-old chicken fossils originating from northern China.
30 Nov, 2014, 05.18 PM IST
- Chinese professor named World Bank chief economist
The World Bank on Monday named Justin Lin Yifu, who defected from Taiwan and rose to become a top economic strategist for communist China, ...
05 Feb, 2008, 10.04 AM IST