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Charan Singh opposed Nehru's socialist economy

Chaudhary Charan Singh, who on Friday was conferred with India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna, is popularly known as a champion of farmers. IMAGE: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla greets......

Artificial rain not a sustainable solution to pollution crisis: Experts

Can artificial rain dissipate toxins in the air? As the skies over several parts of north India turn blue again and pollution levels improve from 'severe' but continue to be 'very poor', the......

'India can no longer afford to go soft on China'

'India cannot allow Beijing's policy of stabilising and destabilising the border at will to perpetuate its own ends.'A riveting excerpt from Manish Tiwari's 10 Flashpoints; 20 Years National......

SC quashes HC order banning firecrackers in West Bengal

There cannot be a complete ban on firecrackers and the mechanism to stop their misuse has to be strengthened, the Supreme Court said on Monday setting aside the Calcutta High Court order banning......

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

If you thought human beings were expressive, take a look at these animals; they beat us hollow! And, to prove that, it is that time of the year again -- The Wildlife Photographer of the Year......

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com A column on what......

'Unlike Twitter, Koo won't charge money for verification'

Koo -- the made-in-India rival of Twitter -- will not charge users for a verification badge, its co-founder and CEO Aprameya Radhakrishna said as he took on the larger rival for allegedly first......

'Whatever the government says, take with ton of salt!'

'The prospects for both India and the global economy is that we are headed towards a very difficult time.''I see very uncertain at least 8-10 months for both India and the rest of the world.'......

The most powerful woman in Indian business

'I want to leave behind the bank stronger and better than when I took over,' SBI Chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya tells Niraj Bhatt and Abhijit Lele. IMAGE: Arundhati Bhattacharya was appointed......

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020. IMAGE: Danesh Razvi and Tanya Maniktala in A Suitable Boy. It was the year of staying at home and watching films......

Mandira's Aussie holiday

Mandira Bedi, husband Raj Kaushal, son Vir, mum Gita and dad Verinder Singh Bedi traveled to Australia for a holiday. A family pic from the plane before the journey began. 'Forced......

'When all doors were open, I didn't walk through them'

'But it is a choice I have made, not something forced upon me.' IMAGE: Nagesh Kukunoor, left, on the sets of City Of Dreams. Photograph: Kind courtesy Applause Entertainment/Twitter "It's mental......

Why Gully Boy is no Kaala

While Pa Ranjith proved yet again to be the salt of the earth in his land mafia film, Zoya Akhtar took a haphazard route to make something that was hardly rooted in Asia's biggest slum, feels J......

Ileana D'Cruz takes you to her favourite destination

Can you guess where this is? IMAGE: 'Need Vitamin Sea'. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Ileana D'Cruz/Instagram Ileana D'Cruz loves pictures -- not only featuring in them but also clicking them.......

SEE: Gambhir's heartfelt tribute to KKR fans

IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir shared a heartfelt video, expressing his deep connection with Kolkata. Photograph: Kind courtesy KKR/Instagram Following his appointment as the head coach of the Indian......

India favoured but England can upset: Collingwood

IMAGE: English opener Phil Salt is the No. 2 T20I batter in the world with skipper Jos Buttler. Photograph: ICC/X England will have to come up with an extraordinary performance to beat an an......

Stimac sacked after India's exit from WC qualifiers

IMAGE: Igor Stimac attends a press conference ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying round. Photograph: AIFF Media The All India Football Federation sacked senior men's team Head Coach Igor......

'You've held the flag high, Sunil Chhetri!'

IMAGE: The 39-year-old Sunil Chhetri ended his glorious 19-year international career as the fourth most prolific scorer in international football with 94 goals following the goalless draw against......

Chhangte 'ready' to step up as next No. 9 in post Chhetri era

IMAGE: Lallianzuala Chhangte urged fans to come out in huge numbers to give Sunil Chhetri a memorable send off. Photograph: Lallianzuala Chhangte/Instagram Talented winger Lallianzuala Chhangte......

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