India, China keen to take the relationship forward in new spheres India and China expressed a strong desire to resolve pending issues and take the relationship forward in new spheres, such as civil nuclear energy, during two rounds of discussions here o
In what could be a breakthrough in securing the chain of evidence in the spot-fixing case, the Delhi Police on Monday claimed to have seized Rs. 20 lakh from the house of one of Ajit Chandila’s relatives. The money was allegedly stacked in a cricket kit k
Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Monday granted bail to former military ruler Pervez Musharraf over the assassination of ex-Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in 2007, but the ex-president will remain under house arrest. The granting of bail does not mean t
So the Indian jamboree at the Cannes Film Festival has come to an end. For this year at least. Perhaps there might be a flutter in store for us on awards night on May 26 because Anurag Kashyap’s Ugly, in competition, is seen as a serious contender in the
While the State government supports school education of children affected by HIV, there is little help for those wishing to pursue higher education While her classmates are filling up college application forms, Kalpana of Manapparai is wondering if she c
The Crime Branch-CID on Monday arrested Prashant, the prime suspect in the IPL betting case in Chennai, and conducted searches at his house here, agency sources said.During interrogation, Prashant admitted to his involvement in betting for many years. “He
An accused in the December 16 gang-rape case on Monday complained in the special court that he had been unwell for the past few days. Pawan Gupta told Additional Sessions Judge Yogesh Khanna that he was feeling feverish for the past few days and had nos
With just three bids coming in for the two new I-League berths which the AIFF has put on offer, the national body has decided to keep the bidding open for a few more days for others to apply.“We have decided to open it for a few days more, from May ...
Saketh Myneni jumped 41 places to reach a career-best ranking of 300 in the latest list released by the ATP on Monday.Having won back to back $15,000 ITF men’s Futures tournaments in Chandigarh and Rohtak, Myneni had collected 54 ATP points from them, but
Doug Walters was among the finest and the last symbols of cricket’s glorious amateur spirit. Indeed, this dazzling former Australian batsman was a cult figure in his country. In an international career stretching from 1965 to 1981, Walters played 74 Tes
When James Faulkner marks his run-up in the Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad, his mind will be on a different kind of hat-trick.The only man to claim two five-fors in the IPL, both against the Hyderabad outfit, the Rajasthan Royals left-arm paceman w
Those who do not subscribe to the elite narrative on corruption are considered politically backward and their democratic choices unworthy of respect The recent Karnataka Assembly vote has apparently disappointed the self-styled ideologues of the Indian m
Premier Li Keqiang’s visit to India, close on the heels of a stand-off over the incursion by Chinese troops in Ladakh, was an opportunity for both sides to calm troubled waters and this is evidently what they have tried to do. The decision to “encourage”
The government, on Monday, said power surplus States could transfer surplus electricity to ones grappling with shortage through a new system. “The surplus power from the States can be transferred to power deficit States through the Inter-State Transmiss
Essar Energy plc’s 100 per cent subsidiary Essar Energy Holdings Ltd. Mauritius (EEHL) has agreed to purchase 32,947,191 shares in Essar Oil, representing a 2.41 per cent interest (including Global Depository Securities) from Imperial Consultants and Secu
The Gateway Hotels and Resorts, part of the Taj Group of Hotels, is on an expansion mode. If implementation goes as planned, it will have ten more hotels operational in the country in the next two years.In an interaction with The Hindu, after the formal la
Global retailers such as Walmart and Tesco can set up warehouses and cold storages as well as source products from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in States which have not permitted FDI in the multi-brand retail sector, a senior official said. “Fore
Karma Kanda is the section of the Vedas that lists rituals, ceremonies and actions, which, when performed, lead one to enjoyment and power. On the other hand, Jnana Kanda, comprising the philosophical teachings of the Upanishads, deals with the liberating
The Periyakulam lake came alive on Sunday as nearly thousand people showed up to help de-silt the 320-acre water body Sunday morning witnessed hectic activity of a different kind from residents of the city. People of various age groups, from a 10-year-o
Tomorrow is International Day for Biodiversity. Geeta Padmanabhan suggests what we can do to protect our planet Whenever Savithri, a resident of south Chennai lifts a drink of water she sends a silent “thank you” to the sea near her home. “This is the l
Take a deep breath, do some stretches and jump into the pool to beat the heat and stay healthy Step back; put your feet up, and relax — this seems to be the fitness dictum this summer. As the summer turns on the heat, fitness enthusiasts opt for indoor
