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Why a translation sparked a Nehru-Harivansh Rai Bachchan verbal spat

Hindu, Urdu, or something in between. That was the kernel of an argument between first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan over the translation of a presidential......

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

Although the pact would focus mainly on the Pacific and the South China Sea region, any action designed to deter China with or without New Delhi's active participation is a welcome move, notes......

Is Modi copying Indira's Emergency textbook?

'Consider Mrs Gandhi's view of her opponents: Traitors, anti-nationals, rumour-mongers.'Does the spirit of the Emergency-era Indira Gandhi still rule India? asks Vir Sanghvi. IMAGE: Then prime......

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.' IMAGE: Rajiv Gandhi, who was assassinated 30 years ago today, May 21, 1991, during a......

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

'...but from those who control the narrative.'Powerful nations have mastered this art of narrative building.Those nations who aspire to become global powers must do so, observes Shanthie Mariet......

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'

An exclusive excerpt from Girish Kuber's The Tatas: How A Family Built A Business And A Nation. IMAGE: J R D Tata, left, with Ratan Tata. Photograph: Kind courtesy Gopal Shetty When you took......

Investment tips: What you can learn from Warren Buffett

The markets are in meltdown.Time then to turn to the Master Investor for advice and guidance.Yefei Lu explains how Warren Buffet's investment strategy includes everything from how to look at risk......

DON'T motivate your employees, but...

How do I motivate my staff? That question seems to baffle most business leaders. Motivating people seems to be more elusive than almost any other aspect of management. For that reason there are......

Global designs on India

By the end of the year, that darling of developers, Mohit Gujral, will be extending his architectural firm's talent pool to include 30 Singaporean architects and designers in his first overseas......

Indian tutors to teach UK students online

A Bangalore-based online tuition firm had tied up with publisher HarperCollins to provide off-shored tuition facilities to British students. TutorVista, the online teaching outfit, is aiming to......

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

'When you watch Freedom At Midnight, I want you to feel like you are sitting on a ticking time bomb.' IMAGE: RJ Malishka as Sarojini Naidu, Sidhant Gupta as Jawaharlal Nehru, Chirag Vora as......

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting. Here's looking at the Web series that you will be watching this year! Do Read: Watch Vijay......

Showtime Review: Nothing Khaas About It

Showtime is watchable but never engrossing, notes Sukanya Verma. One of the most condescending remarks reserved for film critics by film-makers remains those who cannot make movies, write about......

'Nothing honorable about this killing'

'Find a name that changes the words honor killing and hopefully it includes the word murder.''If you use the words, you are trying to justify the murders.' IMAGE: Pavia Sidhu as Jassi and Yugam......

My 10 FAVOURITE OTT Shows of 2020

Home-grown fare, international discoveries, brand new seasons of hugely anticipated series, Sukanya Verma lists her top 10 OTT shows. 2020 was a distracting year. Between domestic chores and......

Naomi Osaka's candid confessions post-defeats

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Naomi Osaka/Instagram Naomi Osaka may have lost three straight matches following her successful return from maternity break, but the former world number one said ahead of......

Swiatek stays perched at No 1 with march into Montreal quarters

IMAGE: Poland's Iga Swiatek plays a return against Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova during their third round match of the Montreal Open in Quebec at IGA Stadium on Thursday. Photograph: David......

Rahul Dravid vs Greg Chappell: The Untold Story

The only way for Dravid to sort out the mess was by forcing a showdown and getting Chappell removed as coach.That possibility was remote as Dravid neither had the ears of the BCCI nor was he the......

French Open PIX: Serena storms into last 16; Sabalenka ousted

Images from Day 6 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Friday. IMAGE: Serena Williams celebrates winning her third round match against Danielle Collins of US at Roland Garros on......

Tennis: Williams staggers into quarters in Auckland

IMAGE: USA's Serena Williams celebrates on winning her match against compatriot Christina McHale during day four of the 2020 Women's ASB Classic at ASB Tennis Centre in Auckland, New Zealand, on......

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