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India set to bid farewell to old Parliament building

Historians and conservation architects describe the old edifice as a "repository of India's history" and its "democratic ethos", and an "architectural jewel" of Delhi. IMAGE: A view of the......

A Toast To The Butter Man

Among the many pearls of wisdom he bequeathed me, this one is probably the most precious: If you don't enjoy what you have created, how will anyone else?Manish Jhaveri remembers the legendary adman......

In visitors' book, Trump calls Taj Mahal 'awe-inspiring' monument

United States President Donald Trump on Monday extolled the Taj Mahal as an 'awe-inspiring' monument which is a 'timeless testament' to the rich and diverse beauty of the Indian culture. IMAGE:......

Can you spot Kejriwal in this throwback photo?

A throwback picture of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal celebrating Holi when he was a student at IIT Kharagpur is going viral on Twitter. IMAGE: The image was shared by Delhi Chief Minister......

Why India needs to thank Nehru

India's freedom, its rambling but working Constitution, its Parliamentary democracy, its lumbering administrative machinery all have many a father, but its greatest claim to fame, especially today,......

Remembering TT

'Through an old train ticket, a ubiquitous red and black pencil, his promotion letter to me, my plane ticket to Bangalore and Thomas House -- five objects and institutions -- my memories of his......

Is the First World the new Third World?

The quality of services in the West makes you want to think this is so, but just one breath of the clean air there reminds you of the chasm that separates our two worlds. Excusez-moi, ici c'est......

Nirula's set to take on McDonald's

For long, McDonald's has been riding on the affordability plank, advertising its prices that are apparently a throwback to an era. Now, it has to share the plank with India's oldest fast food......

The right fit: India's apparel exports boom

Apparel exports from India have risen exponentially in the last few years, and are expected to touch the $10 billion mark by the end of the current fiscal, up from $8.4 billion in the last......

Good videophones, but a bit costly

Throw away your old camcorders and digital cameras, and replace them with a mobile phone that offers you high-quality video and still-camera facilities. That's last fortnight's message, with both......

Chandu Champion Review: Crowd Pleasing Melodrama

Chandu Champion is Kartik Aaryan's most ambitious work so far and the actor's muscular gusto is undeniable.There's visible fire in the man's belly but not enough soul, observes Sukanya Verma.......

Review: Sam Bahadur: The Amar Chitra Katha Version

Sam Bahadur is a mechanical summary of his life, ticking off one chapter after another without bothering to pause or ponder over their significance and influences, observes Sukanya Verma. A......

Like Deepika's Look In Project K?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Vyjayanthi Movies/Twitter The makers of the upcoming sci-fi Project K unveiled the long-awaited official first look of Deepika Padukone from the film. Taking to Twitter,......

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Jubilee's irresistible celebration of cinema and all its good, bad, ugly ways lives up to its title, applauds Sukanya Verma. Cinema's indelible quality can make memories made on screen memories of......

Shamshera Review

Shamshera's problem is a shocking inability to support its bombastic ideas with gripping drama.The result is the wastage of not one but two Ranbir Kapoors, observes Sukanya Verma. There was a time......

'A tale of two talents': Rana and Bhaker's partnership

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Lakshya Shooting/Twitter Former pistol great Jaspal Rana's obsession and single-minded dedication to the sport has been his hallmark all along his entire journey from the......

'Man-management is Shastri's forte'

'He builds confidence in players. He has the knack of motivating people.''A few good words from Ravi and that player will be an altogether different player in minutes.' IMAGE: 'Ravi Shastri was......

#Bradman: 'Genius' Smith evokes memories of Aus great

Smith’s three double centuries against England is second only to Bradman’s record five, while his 11th Ashes ton moved him past Steve Waugh’s 10 into outright third overall. Only......

'Rich past can help Uruguay in World Cup'

The ball with which Uruguay beat Argentina in the first World Cup final is what first catches the eye on entering the Football Museum at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo. Made up of 36 thick......

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