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India and China flags (Photo: PTI/File)

Step up diplomacy, to match Navy's Milan'

The Milan outreach effort was begun in 1995 with four nations participating.

1 March 2018 12:04 AM IST

The BRI, a multi-billion-dollar initiative launched by Xi Jinping when he came to power in 2013, has become a major sticking point in the bilateral ties. (Photo: File)

China clears USD 1 billion road in Sri Lanka, countering India...

Construction of the road linking the capital Colombo with the hill resort of Kandy had been delayed due to a lack of...

15 May 2018 11:50 AM IST

Crew members looking out the cockpit windows of a RNZAF P3 Orion during search operations for wreckage and debris of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean. (Photo: AFP)

MH370 experts convinced they finally know what happened to missing...

It has been four years since MH370 disappeared, carrying 239 passengers onboard en route to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur.

14 May 2018 10:27 AM IST

Chinas newly-built aircraft carrier Liaoning is transferred from dry dock into the water at a launch ceremony at a shipyard in Dalian. (Photo: AP)

China's first indigenously built aircraft carrier leaves for sea...

The completely home-grown aircraft carrier has departed for sea trials on Sunday morning.

13 May 2018 12:12 PM IST

One of Indian Oceans longstanding mantra is that they must play their songs live before they actually record their tracks.

An ocean of music

Indian Ocean does, however, admit that online is the way to go, with focus on positioning, rather than pricing.

26 March 2018 4:32 AM IST

Maldives President Abdulla Yameen on Tuesday extended a draconian state of emergency by another month, bolstering his grip on power in the troubled Indian Ocean island nation. (Photo: AFP)

India a brother, but China long-lost cousin found: Maldives amid...

Former president Mohamed Nasheed who was in exile abroad had called for Indian intervention in Maldives.

23 March 2018 7:35 PM IST

The duck, owned by Cockburn Masters Swimming Club, was last seen at Perths Coogee Beach. (Photo: AFP)

Giant yellow duck goes missing off Australia

The duck, owned by Cockburn Masters Swimming Club, was last seen at Perth's Coogee Beach.

18 March 2018 5:27 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Danny Faure, President of Seychelles. (Photo: PTI)

Seychelles prez to visit India amidst Island deal failure

Mr. Faure had recently reportedly told his country that Seychelles would build the facilities itself.

23 Jun 2018 12:50 AM IST

Seychelles President Danny Faure plays the sitar while singing a patriotic Seychellois song during a lunch hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

India, Seychelles salvage Assumption Island project

President Faure had reportedly caved in to Opposition protests due to which the agreement could not be ratified by the...

26 Jun 2018 1:48 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. (Photo: PTI)

India-UAE: Step up natural partnership

India's 5,000-year engagement with the people of the Gulf has shaped a shared cultural ethos.

24 Jan 2017 4:55 AM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Photo: AP/File)

China's 3Ts: Trade, terror, territory...

Why has China imposed restrictions on its border with Pakistan at Xinjiang?

17 Jan 2017 6:14 AM IST

Train journey from Colombo to Hatton

Say hello to your friendly neighbour

Drop in to nearby Sri Lanka to enjoy Nature's bounty, soak in the warmth of the locals, and sip the world-famous Ceylon...

13 Nov 2016 12:07 AM IST