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British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for space novel

British author Samantha Harvey has won the 2024 Booker Prize for her 'ambitious and beautiful' Orbital, which becomes the first novel set in space to win the GBP 50,000 literary prize selected from......

Shivaji's slaying of Afzal Khan: Who struck first?

An illuminating excerpt from T C A Raghavan's History Men: Jadunath Sarkar, G S Sardesai, Raghubir Sinh And Their Quest For India's Past. IMAGE: An early 20th century painting by Sawlaram......

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Fifty years ago on July 20, 1969 with these words American astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin "Buzz" E Aldrin made......

How India is changing under Modi

'Extravagant new promises can buy him time, but far from solving the problem, they compound the risk.''His main alternative is to stress not aspirations, but resentments.''He has already......

'Very, very hard for Modi to return with a comparably large majority'

'Most likely scenario is Modi comes back with either a much smaller majority and no majority at all and a coalition.''Very hard to imagine him doing better than he did last time.''He will then be a......

Billionaires have always called the shots in India

'James Crabtree ignores the emergence of a nexus between business and politics going back to the 1920s and talks of it as a new child of 21st century India,' says Shivanand Kanavi. IMAGE: Vijay......

Microsoft CEO Nadella's debut book to come out in 2017

In the book, Nadella explores how people, organisations, and societies can and must transform -- hit refresh -- in their persistent quest for new energy, new ideas, relevance and renewal. Microsoft......

Rupert Murdoch preparing to step down as Fox CEO

Some key investors have been warming to the idea that Murdoch (Jr) has the ability to run Fox Rupert Murdoch, the 84-year-old chief executive of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc, is preparing to step......

BHAG Inclusion BHAG

The goals for financial inclusion need to be matched by the means being used, rues Subir Gokarn In their book Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies (1994), James Collins and Jerry......

News Corp has big plans for India

With Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation restructuring its broadcast business in Asia, Uday Shankar, the chief executive officer of STAR India has been entrusted with many more responsibilities. He......

Be A Part of Nayanthara's Life

Superheroes, snowmen, freedom fighters, Sukanya Verma lists everything the OTT channels have to offer this week. Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy TaleWhere to watch: NetflixLanguage: English......

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......

Golden Globes 2021: Nomadland, The Crown win

The 78th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners. Best Motion Picture, Drama The Father Mank Nomadland Promising Young Woman The Trial of the Chicago 7......

Will The Crown sweep the Golden Globes?

The nominations for the Golden Globes have been announced. While Netflix's Mank led the nominations for the films, Netflix's The Crown was a popular choice among Web series. The Golden Globes will......

Marion Cotillard, Clooney, Gaga: Humanitarians of Hollywood

Ever wondered what happens when Hollywood A-listers turn protestors? Take a look.There exists a rare breed of showbiz celebrities who are just as passionate about social causes close to their heart......

EPL PIX: Liverpool stay atop table; City down Fulham

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played across England, on Saturday. IMAGE: Liverpool players celebrate with Diogo Jota after he scored the opening goal against Crystal Palace. Photograph:......

EPL PIX: Arsenal go top; Man United down Everton

Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday, March 9. Late Havertz header sends Arsenal top IMAGE: Arsenal's Kai Havertz heads to score the winnwer against Brentford at......

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash Burnley; Liverpool cruise

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.Saka double powers Arsenal to big win IMAGE: Arsenal's Kai Havertz celebrates scoring their fifth goal against Burnley at Turf......

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz downs Gasquet; Swiatek through

Images from Day 3 of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday. Alcaraz sinks gutsy Gasquet IMAGE: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts after winning his first round match against France's......

EPL PIX: Fernandes inspires United comeback victory

Fernandes seals comeback win for Man Utd over Forest IMAGE: Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring their third goal. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters Bruno Fernandes completed a......

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