99 And Seven Decimal Points

'Does 99 percent guarantee character and capacity for an independent awareness of life or does it make you -- barring exceptions -- a compliant careerist beholden to governments and......

Behind BJP's Delhi triumph: RSS' quiet campaign

In the run-up to the Delhi assembly elections, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) went all out to persuade voters to elect an effective and accountable government for the progress of the......

What does Delhi loss mean for aam aadmi CM Kejriwal?

With a basic ballpoint in his pocket, muffler around his neck, baggy sweater and blue Wagon R, Arvind Kejriwal was the archetypal common man when he came into the public domain. And when he used......

One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

The US is currently Earth's most powerful country and a certain latitude of understanding -- a world view -- is popularly expected from its leadership. From a country identified with freedom,......

FTA talks may figure in Sitharaman's London meetings

Issues related to the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) and bilateral investment treaty between India and the UK are expected to figure during the three-day visit of Finance Minister Nirmala......

'Strong retail growth is expected'

'The retail business was somewhat slow initially, but it has picked up over the past few days. Following Makar Sankranti, there is a renewed sense of positivity.' Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Direct tax: Budget 2025-26 eases burden, boosts spending and growth

The eighth Budget of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman continued to focus on ‘GYAN’ (Garib, Youth, Annadata, Nari) to maintain a consistent and coherent strategy initiated over the......

India cuts arbitration time for foreign investors in UAE pact

India has reduced the time period for foreign investors to seek international arbitration from five years to three years as part of the recently signed investment pact with the United Arab Emirates......

My Favourite Oscar Moment

The balance was so perfect in that moment, the irony so rich.Those who cheered on Elia Kazan were cheering on the one quality that made him such a singular artist: He was his own man and not......

Captain America: Brave New World Review: Nothing New

Brave New World deviates from the Marvel template and takes a route of a paranoid thriller with a politically charged narrative, observes Mayur Sanap. A new Marvel movie with yet another attempt......

'Announcing I'm Married May Be Professional Suicide'

'There's been a dramatic shift in the kinds of roles available to women.''It's no longer limited to being the heroine, the heroine's mother, aunty or vamp.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Aditi......

I Want To Talk Review: Abhishek Bachchan At His Best!

Abhishek Bachchan conveys the numerous chapters and challenges of his mind, body and soul with a never-before candour, observes Sukanya Verma. Parents never stop reassuring their child. When......

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

Dinesh Karthik may have spent his career in M S Dhoni's shadow but his contributions to Indian cricket, especially in the IPL, deserve a legacy all his own, asserts Sudhir Bisht. IMAGE: Chennai......

Does Dubai Give India An Advantage?

IMAGE: India play all their Champions Trophy games in Dubai and having won two of their three Group matches, have already qualified for the semi-final. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters  ......

Should Bumrah be rested from IPL?

IMAGE: Indian selectors must make some 'very big decisions' about Jasprit Bumrah's workload, says Kevin Pietersen. Photograph: BCCI/X Former England captain Kevin Pietersen emphasised that India......

IPL stars in SA20? Cricket legend fuels speculation

'There's a little rumour going around at the moment. I saw it on Instagram again this morning... could there be two more franchises added? So there was a little guy with a poster of Royal......

SA20 head Smith eager to learn from IPL's success

Smith couldn't hide his emotions while recalling their work in the early days that paved the way for the entry of six IPL franchises in the league. IMAGE: Steve Smith feels that the cricket......