When Zakir Hussain beat BigB to be voted 'sexiest man'

His fingers flew, fluttered and floated in quicksilver changes of raga and rhythm, drumming up music and magic. IMAGE: Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. Photograph: ANI Photo Zakir Hussain was......

How Will History Remember Chandrachud?

He could have blazed a trail that few Indian judges had. It was a missed opportunity of a lifetime, notes Ramesh Menon. IMAGE: Then Chief Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud on a ceremonial......

Does Maha poll rout signal end for Sharad Pawar's politics?

Sharad Pawar had led the Nationalist Congress Party faction to an emphatic win in Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, however, five months later the 83-year-old suffered one of the worst setbacks......

'China-India-US Triangle Will Be One Of The More Fascinating Geopolitical Storylines Of The Second Trump Administration'

'The border deal offers a hedge for India against Trump's unpredictability when it comes to his approach to competition with China.' IMAGE: Kite artist Jagmohan Kanojia displays kites made on the......

Brand Vistara Ends Its Journey

Starting November 12, Vistara aircraft will be operated under the Air India banner, to be identified by a special four-digit flight code beginning with '2'. IMAGE: A Vistara aircraft at Mumbai......

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Ratan Tata: A Life, the much awaited biography, reveals that after a year of 'parallel running', Tata began having second thoughts about Cyrus Mistry's 'suitability'.'Mistry targeted Ratan, the man......

Did You Know About Tatas' China Link?

The Tata Group is one of the very few Indian MNCs which has carved out a niche in China's highly competitive market, notes Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Ratan Tata, then chairman of the Tata Group, with......

'Anybody who met Mr Tata came away with a story'

He was someone to be discovered, over time and through experience, remembers Tata Sons chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran. IMAGE: Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman of the Tata group, right, and......

Take This Fun Filmi Quiz

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. Bid farewell to November with this week's fun and filmi quiz. Simply identify the movie from the options listed below.......

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.''India has lost a true son and champion.'......

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks at his glorious filmography. IMAGE: Vijay in his debut film Naalaiya Theerpu. Two muscular hands lifting dumbbells come into......

Ranbir Bids Farewell To Ganpati

Photograph: ANI Photo Ranbir Kapoor and his mum Neetu Kapoor performed the annual Ganpati Visarjan on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.   Photograph: ANI Photo Alia Bhatt and daughter Raha were......

Was Ashwin Really 'Humiliated'?

IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin, left, with Head Coach Gautam Gambhir. Ravichandran Ashwin -- who spin legend E A S Prasanna hailed as the 'Greatest Spinner Of This Era' -- abruptly retired from......

'Ashwin deserved much better; a fitting farewell'

'I don't know why Ravichandran Ashwin called it a day. I would want to hear his side of the story. Give him that respect.' IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates after dismissing England's Joe Root......

WATCH: Ashwin's Emotional Farewell Speech

IMAGE: R Ashwin acknowledged the emotional turmoil he was experiencing. Photograph: CSK/X Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India's greatest ever off-spinners, brought down the curtain on his......

Ashwin's exit mirrors Dhoni, Kumble's abrupt farewells

IMAGE: R Ashwin and MS Dhoni played their final Test Down Under, and called it quits on their own terms. Photograph: CSK/X A heavy sense of deja vu accompanied R Ashwin's retirement from......

'He deserved a much better farewell'

One of India's superstars, Ravichandran Ashwin, announced his retirement from international cricket after the 3rd Test at The Gabba in Brisbane, on Wednesday. There was an outpouring of love......