Remembering Dr Singh, Finance Minister

'The critical event signalling a new era for India was Dr Singh's 1991 Budget in which he quoted Victor Hugo to say that no power on earth could stop an idea whose time has come,' recalls T N......

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

'Suddenly we had a new comprehension of affairs, which reminded that the luxury of politics floated atop a foundation by economics.''Along with this, finance ministers became crucial in molding the......

Remembering The Aga Khan

His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, passed away in Lisbon on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the age of 88. The Aga Khan --......

Delhi polls: Prez Murmu, Jaishankar, Rahul, Atishi vote

President Droupadi Murmu, Union ministers S Jaishankar and Hardeep Singh Puri, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, were among the early voters as polling began for the......

'Govt Unsure How To Fire Economy Upwards'

'I am optimistic about the Budget because of the fiscal discipline the government has committed to.' IMAGE: A wholesale market in Guwahati on Budget Day. Photograph: ANI Photo The growth rate of......

Meet Nirmalaji's Budget Team

This will be the first full-year Budget of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government since it came to power for a third consecutive term in July last year. IMAGE: Finance Minister......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Corporate earnings from blue-chips like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Donald Trump's swearing-in as the US President, and trading activity of foreign investors are the key factors to drive equity markets......

Steady heartbeat of growth in diagnostics stock keeps sector pulsing

The stocks of diagnostic service providers have been standout performers within the healthcare sector over the past year, posting returns between 16 and 80 per cent. In comparison, the Nifty 50 saw......

How A Prof Got A Role In Paatal Lok 2!

Dr Theyie Keditsu, who plays Grace Reddy, was spotted at a restaurant. The next day she was offered Paatal Lok 2. IMAGE: Theyie Keditsu plays the elegant Grace Reddy in Paatal Lok 2. Photographs:......

'Human Beings Are Like Trees, We Keep Growing Till...'

'Your relationship with your child is changing every single day, ditto your relationship with your parents.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Gul Panag/Instagram What makes interviewing Gul Panag always......

'Portraying Dr Singh Was Most Challenging'

'I had to make sure that our much misunderstood erstwhile prime minister did not get a raw deal.' IMAGE: Anupam Kher played Dr Manmohan Singh in The Accidental Prime Minister. Anupam Kher posted a......

Daya Nayak, Sleuths At Saif's Crime Scene

'There are 10 detection teams working in different directions.' IMAGE: Daya Nayak, right, better known as an 'encounter' specialist and who is heading the investigation, seen at the crime scene......

Aamir, Sachin At Irfan's Shaadi Anniv

SEE: Irfan Pathan celebrates wedding anniversary with Aamir Khan, Sachin Tendulkar and friends. VIDEO: Kind courtesy Irfan Pathan/Instagram   Irfan Pathan and wife Safa Baig celebrated their......

How team bonding fuelled India's Davis Cup success

IMAGE: The Indian team celebrate after winning their Davis Cup play-off tie against Togo in Delhi on Sunday. Photograph: Delhi Lawn Tennis Association Official/X Often, it's the little things that......

Can Aleksandrovich take Indian javelin stars to new heights?

IMAGE: Indian javelin thrower Shivpal Singh with new coach Sergey Makarov Aleksandrovich. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shivpal Singh/Instagram India's top javelin throwers, including Olympic......

'It Will Be A Miracle If Bumrah...'

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah has been recovering from a back spasm he sustained during the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney earlier this month. Photograph: BCCI Jasprit Bumrah's participation in......

Hosting 2036 Olympics not empty slogan: Mandaviya

Action plan ready to prepare India for hosting 2036 Games, says Union Sports Minister IMAGE: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya (extreme right) and Madhya Pradesh CM Dr Mohan Yadav (2nd from......