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Memories Of 24, Akbar Road... When Rajiv Gandhi Sat In The Winter Sun

After spending nearly 50 years in a colonial bungalow at 24, Akbar Road, the Congress moved into a new office on January 15. Rasheed Kidwai, who knows the history of the Congress better than the......

'As long as one is friendly with the BJP...'

'One is happy. The moment one starts criticising the BJP, ED, IT and CBI comes to one's house.' IMAGE: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the......

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

'Narasimha Rao asked me why China was doing so well in attracting foreign investments and I gave my frank opinion.''I told him that giving thrust to exports had to be a national effort.''But in......

'The level of isolation in North Korea was amazing'

'In 1984, Pyongyang just had one hotel and one could not move out without an official escort.''India was the only country with an embassy, apart from the socialist countries.' IMAGE: A man cycles......

'Political situation in Punjab has been somewhat volatile'

'The politics that is now being played in Punjab doesn't contribute towards peace and tranquillity.' IMAGE: Amritpal Singh was arrested from the Rodewal gurdwara in Moga after a month-long quest......

Gift-a-Car scheme for NRIs takes off

Maruti Suzuki's exclusive programme for Indians residing overseas, 'Dil Se' is finally finding favour with NRIs six months after it was launched. The programme enables Indians residing overseas to......

From rags to riches: Story of a design firm

Paranoia is one of the 10 axioms that rule this product design company. Encouraging each of his 30-member team to innovate is another principle guiding the four-year old Axiom Consulting. "We are......

No jobs please, we're entrepreneurs!

Neeraj Trivedi is an unlikely role model for the thousands of young teenagers who're preparing to take their Indian Institute of Management exams. Search for "fresh management graduates +......

How best to negotiate your salary

All-expenses paid holidays abroad, annual company picnics, free iPods... Today's employee leads a charmed life by all accounts. But it's a HR nightmare for employers - high growth rates and zooming......

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Review: Stree, Lies & Videotape

Between tons of sexual innuendo and Kapil Sharma brand of slapstick gags characterised in loud caricatures, moronic behaviour, flimsy wigs and cartoonish rhythm, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video's......

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.''India has lost a true son and champion.'......

Date Night For Aditi Rao Hydari-Siddharth

It was raining stars at the wedding reception of Aamir Khan's only daughter Ira and Nupur Shikhare, as the proud father invited *everyone* from the film industry. We saw the fam jam and the......

Did Janhvi Just Confirm She's Dating Shikhar Pahariya?

Maidaan's special screening was a star-studded affair, as film folk arrived to watch Ajay Devgn's new sports biopic. Read the review here! What caught everyone's attention was Janhvi Kapoor's......

Katrina-Vicky At A Diwali Party

Like every year, Producer Ramesh Taurani threw a grand Diwali bash for his friends in the film industry. It was a hectic night for the guests as they shuttled between the Taurani residence......

Archana, Isha have it easy

Top seed Archana Venkataraman and No. 1junior Isha Lakahani continued their dominant form to win their second round matchesin the $5,000ITF women'stournamentat the DLTA Complex on......

Archana Venkatraman shocks Khoo Chin Bee

Seasoned Karnataka campaigner Archana Venkatraman upset top seed Khoo Chin Bee of Malaysia to move into the pre-quarter-finals of the $10,000 NECC-ITF women's tournament at the Deccan Gymkhana......

Sports Shorts: Hima Das wins second international gold inside a week

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday IMAGE: India's Hima Das won gold at the Kutno Athletics Meet in Poland . Photograph: Sai Media/Twitter Star Indian sprinter Hima Das......

Phadke tames Bhambri

Sonal Phadke displayed the splendid form that has seen her makerapid strides in recent months to score a straight sets victory overAnkita Bhambri in the second round of the $10,000 ITF Futures......

Venkataraman has mixed luck

Archana Venkataraman had mixed fortunes in the ITF Masters women's tennis tournament in Delhi on Tuesday, advancing to the second round in the singles event but losingin the doubles......

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