Why We Are Moonstruck

Deciphering its secrets will unlock the early history of not only our planet, but also of the star system, explains Kumar Abishek. IMAGE: A Full Moon. Photograph: ANI Photo   We are all......

'BJP spent Rs 40-50 crore on each MLA'

'Since we defeated their evil designs on July 10, their poaching approach became more aggressive with using blackmail and money power as tools to finish off the political opposition in Goa.'......

'Imran Khan's praise of India was a surprise'

'The India-Pakistan relationship is in a deep freeze, though it could be a lot worse had there not been a new LoC ceasefire a year ago.''The India-Pakistan relationship will only start to thaw if......

'Imran Khan is down, but most certainly not out'

'He could indeed survive [the no confidence vote] even as he faces his biggest political test.' IMAGE: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan gives the keynote speech at the Organisation of Islamic......

RBI may go for another 35 bps rate hike before pause

Exactly a fortnight ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) next monetary policy review, a key market indicator of interest rates — the overnight indexed swap (OIS) —......

Why RBI Announced Rate Hike In May

In its scheme of things, tackling inflation now comes ahead of ensuring growth in the world's sixth largest economy, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Governor......

Russia-Ukraine war: Commodity prices likely to rise

Key commodities such as crude oil, ammonia, urea, potash, and phosphates could move higher over the next few weeks. Photograph: Reuters Investors and companies should brace for higher commodity......

What transpired at RBI's monetary meet

Uncertainty is emerging as the only certainty, said RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das as he emphasised on continued policy support at the December MPC meet during which members expressed concerns over......

Indian Heroes In Hollywood On OTT

In the new Tom Harper film, Heart of Stone, Alia Bhatt plays a pivotal role alongside Gal Gadot. She is the latest in a small line of Bollywood stars who have made a dent in Hollywood. In the old......

'Cinema is not only about selling tickets'

'You need to be very passionate towards life, not because you are a film-maker, but because you are a human being.''If you can do that, then I think it reflects in the films that you make.' IMAGE:......

'Aditi Rao Hydari carries Kaatru Veliyedai'

'Unlike OK Kanmani, Kaatru Veliyedai lends itself to a classical form. It is very different from the previous film in tone, texture and scope.' Mani Ratnam discusses his latest......

Nagesh Kukunoor's Dhanak makes waves in Berlin

Hollywood stars had a strong presence at this year's Berlinale, but the results were mixed.The biggest disappointment at the Berlinale is the very small representation of Indian films. Aseem......

Tejaswin Shankar cleared to compete at Commonwealth Games

Tejaswin Shankar's entry cleared by CGF on request of IOA IMAGE: Tejaswin Shankar had petitioned the Delhi High Court after he was not selected for the CWG despite achieving the qualifying......

Sandpaper Gate: 'Not shocked more than 3 people knew'

'Can you imagine that ball being thrown back to the bowler and the bowler not knowing about it? Please!' IMAGE: Cricket Australia issued a statement saying that it was open to a re-investigation......

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

IMAGE: Manchester City's Sergio Aguero has played nine games in all competitions this season after missing the start of the campaign following knee surgery. Photograph: Jason......

Holding slams England, Australia for not taking a knee

'I'm not here to try to force people to do what they do not want to do. If you think you do not need to sympathise with and recognise the movement, just say that. Don't come up with lame excuses.'......

'Hamilton is good but he's not God'

'It's very car-dependent of course in Formula One.' IMAGE: Lewis is chasing several records this season including Michael Schumacher's 91 race wins and seven titles, and has won five of the last......