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Is Bill Gates A Hero Or Villain?

There is no shortage of books on the Microsoft founder, but this latest one is different in that it paints Mr Gates in shades of grey, leaving it to readers to make their own judgement about the......

Suspected 'Chinese spy' held along India-Bangladesh border

A 35-year-old Chinese man was apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) from along the India-Bangladesh international border in West Bengal on Thursday, with the paramilitary force saying......

Renowned writer Ved Mehta, who took India to Americans, passes away at 86

Celebrated Indian-American novelist Ved Mehta, who overcame blindness and became widely known as the 20th-century writer most responsible for introducing American readers to India, has died at his......

6 questions on the 1998 nuclear tests

'1998-1999 was the only year in the last quarter century that India had net-negative foreign investment.''Foreign money ran away from India that year because capital is a coward and does not like......

What will Modi, Xi discuss one on one?

'The need of the hour is to build on the positives and control the negatives,' says Colonel (Dr) Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi greets Chinese President Xi Jinping at......

How much does iPhone 15 cost? Rs 79,900 to Rs 199,900

Apple Inc has announced the India prices of the new variants of its bestselling smartphones – launched on Tuesday – as it assembles the device in the country. Photograph: Loren......

Breaking Up Business Groups Would Create More Problems

Policies to break down the business group format are far more likely to be effective, argues Simon Commander. IMAGE: A Youth Congress activist holds a placard featuring Gautam Adani, chairman of......

Will Apple Do in India What Samsung Did In Vietnam?

Apple is hoping to assemble in India 25 per cent of all iPhones produced globally to reduce its heavy dependence on China. IMAGE: People take pictures outside the Apple store in New Delhi.......

Tough Times Lie Ahead For Banking Sector

For the banking system a new cycle starts in FY2024.It's fraught with fresh challenges on asset quality and profitability, warns Tamal Bandyopadhyay. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman......

The Big Mac Inflation Index

The ever-astute Ravi Matthai, Director of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad in 1971, offered me a basic salary of Rs 1,000 per month on my return from the United States.I doubt if IIMA......

'It's Not Sexualised Nudity'

'I made it very clear even at the casting process that there was going to be a lot of nudity. And I wanted to be sure that it would be done with ease.' IMAGE: Demi Moore, right, and Director......

10 Best Moments From The Oscars

A glimpse of the Pathaan star exuded more glamour than a room full of Hollywood put together. Pale on star power, sassy humour and surprise factor, the 95th Academy Awards ceremony wasn't much to......

'Marriages are going out of fashion'

'The point about arranged marriages is -- because I come from a progressive family -- the idea was completely alien.''But I have realised over time that there are instances of assisted marriages......

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Dreams and drama coexist in Yash Chopra's universe. From painting the screen in scenic splendours and chiffon soft romances to delving in the dark, grey areas of human behaviour and ardour, his......

'Should have worked harder at song and dance'

'I used to be embarrassed and think what will my friends say if I wiggle my hips.''I used to seek comfort in the fact that Meena Kumari and Nutan couldn’t dance.''I think that was a mistake.'......

Champions League PIX: Big wins for City, Barca; Atletico stunned

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday. IMAGE: Manchester City's Erling Haaland is airbound as he heads in a spectacular goal against Sparta Prague at Etihad Stadium,......

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.David strikes as Lille shock Real Madrid IMAGE: Lille's players celebrate winning their Champions League match against Real Madrid......

League Cup: Liverpool hammer West Ham; Teen stars for Arsenal

  IMAGE: Liverpool players celebrate their League Cup win over West Ham at Anfield, on Wednesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy LIverpool FC/X Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo scored two goals apiece as......

Olympics: Teenage skateboarders steal the show in Paris

IMAGE: Arisa Trew of Australia won the gold medal in the women's park skateboarding competition at the Paris Games on Tuesday. Photograph: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Fourteen-year-old......

EPL PIX: Arsenal hold City; open up title race for Liverpool

Man City and Arsenal draw 0-0 to hand Liverpool title-race advantage IMAGE: Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu in action with Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland. Photograph: Jason......

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India held the top position in the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings while Australia secured the...

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GUJARAT, HIMACHAL GO TO POLLS

The Bharatiya Janata Party was on Thursday poised for a landslide victory in Gujarat to retain...
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