Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

Varsity student assault: TN Oppn hits streets; accused a history-sheeter

The sexual assault on a varsity student triggered strong protests by Opposition parties, with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Bharatiya Janata Party hitting the streets on......

'Pakistan Is Very Active In Bangladesh'

'The government is saying 88 Hindus have been killed, but it could be much more.''Their properties are being looted, their businesses have been ransacked. I am getting distress calls from......

ISRO to test space farming in next mission

Demonstration of seed germination in outer space, a robotic arm to catch a tethered debris there, and testing of green propulsion systems are some of the experiments planned on the POEM-4 -- the......

Dubai-based siblings to transfer jiohotstar.com domain to Reliance 'free of cost'

Dubai-based siblings Jainam and Jivika, the owners of jiohotstar.com domain, have decided to transfer it to Reliance "free of cost", resting speculations on social media platforms. Photograph:......

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from......

Will GST Relief On Insurance Benefit Us?

The life insurance industry does not have a good track record when it comes to passing on tax benefits to policyholders, points out Harsh Roongta. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   In......

'Budget Hasn't Addressed Real Economy Issues'

'Generating employment requires a shift in policy.''If not, the country will face economic, social and political challenges in the coming years.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives......

The Swades State Of Mind

As Swades turns 20, Aseem Chhabra looks back at the film that spoke to him. IMAGE: Gayatri Joshi and Shah Rukh Khan in Swades. Several years ago, I had lunch with the then finance minister of......

'How Did Nehru End Up As PM?'

'About whether I'm worried it will blow up into something, no, I'm used to these things.''I am a voice in the city and have said quite a few things that may have ruffled feathers. But I stuck with......

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie. IMAGE: Shakti Kapoor, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan in......

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

'Kamal has surfed and navigated a lot of tidal waves, manoeuvring the peaks and troughs, combining rare intelligence and commonly available intuitions to overcome unimaginable crises all his......

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

When you are defending to save a game, a loose delivery comes along and you suddenly opt to play an attacking shot, you are unlikely to hit as well as if you were playing your naturally aggressive......

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Head hundred

Images from Day 2 of the 'Pink-ball' second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide on Saturday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Travis Head celebrates after posting his eighth Test century, off 111......

Butt of jokes at Paris Games, Aus breaker Raygun quits

IMAGE: Rachel Raygun Gunn was mocked online and on mainstream media for her dance routine at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Photograph: Angelika Warmuth/Reuters Breaker Rachael "Raygun" Gunn's......

Butt of jokes at Paris Games, Aus breaker Raygun quits

IMAGE: Rachel Raygun Gunn was mocked online and on mainstream media for her dance routine at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Photograph: Angelika Warmuth/Reuters Breaker Rachael "Raygun" Gunn's......

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044.Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding -- and it is this trifecta India needs to work on,......