The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

Magsaysay Award winner and teacher extraordinaire Sonam Wangchuk tells Claude Arpi about his journey, his fights, his hopes and how he became an inspiration for the Bollywood blockbuster.A......

Azhar, Bhaichung face crushing defeat, big win for Rathore

It wasn't exactly a happy day for sportspersons as 3 former India captains Mohammed Azharuddin, Bhaichung Bhutia and Dilip Tirkey suffered heavy defeats with Olympic silver medallist Rajyavardhan......

'I hope India will win 10 medals, including 2 golds, in the next Olympics'

'My vision for India is a clean and corruption-free country. The youth need to be actively involved in politics and policy making. It is easy to complain, but tough to make a positive difference,'......

What makes these 10 companies the best to work for in India

Image: RMSI is India’s best company to work for. Photograph, courtesy: RMSI     Companies come in all kinds. There are some who keep a hawkish eye over its employees, banning......

IPL: cash spinner or simply cricket

You walk into Wankhede stadium in Mumbai to watch -- what else? -- a cricket match, and a liveried attendant ushers you in. He walks you to your seat and offers you chilled beer. There are other......

Quitting? How to make a smooth exit

In summer's blockbuster Chak De! India, protagonist Kabir Khan, played by Shah Rukh Khan, announces his plans of quitting as coach of the Indian national women's hockey team. As a farewell gesture,......

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two.Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life. IMAGE: Dilip......

When Om Puri deserved an Oscar

'I started learning to pull a rickshaw from two regular rickshaw-pullers.' 'Once I stopped at a roadside tea-stall to have a cup of tea.''It was early morning and two elderly customers were......

'My film's sequel will be bigger than Avatar'

Love Charger (or Charzerr) exploded on the scene last year, and has become somewhat of a cult now – the chubby arms raised high in the air, the falsetto that nearly knocks you out, the......

Review: Yeh Khula Aasman is predictable

Yeh Khula Aasman is preachy and predictable, writes Preeti Arora.Over the last few years, we have had two really successful sports films Iqbal and Chak! De India. So there was the fervent hope that......

How hockey team crushed mental hurdles in bronze-medal run

  IMAGE: Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh and his team with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandviya during their felicitation on their arrival from the Paris Olympics, on Saturday. Photograph: Hockey......

India target best-ever medal haul at Paris Olympics

IMAGE: The Indian boxing team on their arrival in Paris ahead of the Olympic Games. Photograph: Indian Olympic Association/Instagram Some would be carrying a huge burden of expectations, some......

'Arshdeep's Bowling In The World Cup Final Was Extraordinary'

'I was not able to watch that 19th over bowled by Arshdeep.''My son and daughter were watching the match and my eyes were closed.''When they used to shout 'Dot ball', I used to open my eyes, that......

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Belgium in shootout

  IMAGE: Action from men's hockey match played between Belgium and India in Antwerp, on Saturday. Photograph: Hockey India/X The Indian men's hockey team produced a vastly improved performance......

Olympic gold on mind, confident India work on shortcomings

IMAGE: All teams are playing with their best sides in the Pro League. It is important for us to play against them, analyse and play smartly before Olympics. It's a good opportunity for us to get......