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SUNITA WILLIAMS RETURNS TO EARTH AFTER 9 MONTHS!

For NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, an eight-day mission to the International Space Station turned out to be a challenge of a lifetime as problems cropped up on their Boeing space flight that......

History in Minutes: Major Who Saved Tawang From China

Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing was the first man to hoist the Tiranga in Tawang.He also brought Bum La under Indian control. IMAGE: Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing. Photograph: Kind courtesy Major......

Why 300 Villagers Went Bald Suddenly

'Due to this sudden phenomenon, guests stopped visiting the homes of these villages, girls and boys from these villages were not getting proposals; students were reluctant to attend schools and......

History In Minutes: Man Who Handwrote Our Constitution

Prem Bihari Narain Raizada wrote 145,000 words in flowing italic styles. It took him 6 months and hundreds of nibs. Photograph: Kind courtesy Lalit Kala Akademi The Constitution of India was hand......

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently. IMAGE: Chef Vijaya Kumar at his South Indian restaurant Semma in New York. All photographs:......

'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......

How much stake does Sudha Murty own in Infosys?

Sudha Murty, who was on Friday nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President, holds a 0.83 per cent stake in IT bellwether Infosys which at current prices is worth close to Rs 5,600 crore.......

Hospitality icon PRS 'Biki' Oberoi passes away at 94

Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi, the 94-year-old veteran corporate hotelier who redefined India's hospitality industry, passed away on Tuesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Oberoi Group The Chairman......

Modi discusses India's growth story with top American thought leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met leading American economist Paul Romer, investor and co-founder of hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio, and other eminent thought leaders and exchanged......

Lisa Ray Visits Maha Kumbh Mela

'The Triveni Sangam transcends images, words, definitions, all. How do you attempt to describe the Infinite?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Lisa Ray/Instagram After Vijay Deverakonda and Nimrat Kaur,......

Meet The Real Star Of Paatal Lok

'Sudip sir keeps telling me that what I have done is very Hollywood.' IMAGE: Nikita Grover cast 400-450 characters in Paatal Lok, seasons 1 and 2. Photographs: Kind courtesy Nikita......

'I Don't Like My Parents To See Me Cry'

'I used to plan my life earlier, but life does not go according to a plan.''So now, I just go with the flow and see where life takes me.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kaveri Kapur/Instagram Suchitra......

'Do You Hear Any Regret In My Voice?'

'If some people want to see something dirty in an act of pure affection, I feel sorry for them.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Udit Narayan/Instagram A viral video of Udit Narayan kissing female fans......

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kamal Haasan/X As news spread of Shyam Benegal's passing on December 23, heartfelt tributes......

'I Was Not Sleeping Properly'

'I spoke to Paddy, and I made some changes.''After that, I slept well in the last two days -- at least eight hours each day.''So, I was fresh in the games. Sleep is very important.' IMAGE: Ladies......

'There are a lot of good things that sir taught me'

Yuvraj, Azhar among others pay tribute to Bishan Singh Bedi on his birth anniversary on Wednesday. IMAGE: Bollywood actor Angad Bedi with former cricketer Yuvraj Singh and his mother Shabnam Singh......

Remembering Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

PM Modi, Sports Minister Mandaviya lead tributes to Olympian Dhyan Chand on Thursday, August 29, his birth anniversary. IMAGE: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya pays tribute to Major Dhyan Chand......

'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......

Narang targets record haul at Paris Olympics

‘Mood is upbeat as first teams arrive in the Olympic Village,’ says India's Chef-de-Mission Gagan Narang Photograph and video: Kind courtesy SAI Media/X As the first teams arrived in......

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