International relations
China edges closer to Afghanistan as US cancels peace talks
Taliban attacks irk Trump, opening the door for Beijing's overtures to Islamabad
South Asia
Belt and Road
Squeezed by debt and the US, Pakistan slows Belt and Road projects
'Even Beijing knows' things are on hold, experts say
Science
India loses contact with Chandrayaan-2 moon mission
Ambitious plan called for landing an unmanned probe near the south pole
Pharmaceuticals
India regulator orders forensic audit on Sun Pharmaceutical after allegations
SEBI scrutinizing financial statements for 2016-2018
Life
Kerala leaves the 'hippy days' to move upmarket
Innovative startups surprise holidaymakers in south India's most-visited state
Environment
Pakistan moves to ban plastic bags
Urgent tweet prompts government action, but experts warn results may take years
Company in focus
Hospital giant IHH seeks healthy returns on India and China bets
Messy legacy of newly acquired Fortis clouds Southeast Asian group's prospects
Opinion
India should hurry RCEP trade pact to attract Chinese investment
New Delhi can take advantage of Beijing being on the back foot
Pharmaceuticals
Lupin seeks to pare new drug costs with string of licensing deals
Indian pharmaceutical firm seeks to control expenses amid slow US business
