Time To Shut Down Coaching Classes?

The coaching-tuition-profiteering model built on the back of a broken education system is a scandal and an abomination, and must go, asserts Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Rapid Action Force personnel......

Mo-Sha Are Indispensable For RSS

Occasional lovers' tiffs have marked the history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power, points out......

'Voters Gave Modi Course Correction'

'Hindutva will not win any elections. Hindutva as a political plank never works.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi and Cabinet ministers at the swearing-in ceremony, June 9, 2024. Photograph:......

People in democracies need a sense of uncertainty

For trust in democracy to be retained, elections need to be not just free of intervention -- ruling out Pakistan and Russia -- but also demonstrate the capability to both deliver ruling mandates......

Where Are Business Leaders To Power The India Story?

What do we need more of? Leaders who dominate global institutions or local leaders with a 'Make-in-India' mindset? Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com A couple of weeks ago, the news about......

Parag Agrawal's 11-month tenure as Twitter CEO ends

When Parag Agrawal was appointed CEO of Twitter in November 2021, the IIT graduate joined a steadily growing club of executives from India rising to the top of global corporations, but the......

'Cyrus was a very sincere man'

'And he was really trying just to do the best by the shareholders, and by the laws of India.' IMAGE: Ratan Tata, emeritus chairman, Tata Group, right with Cyrus Mistry. Photograph: PTI Photo......

Elizabeth Debicki Gets Her First Emmy

IMAGE: Elizabeth Debicki with her Emmy. Photograph: Mike Blake/ Reuters Elizabeth Debicki stood out at the 76th Emmy Awards, held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, on Sunday, September......

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.''It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.''Whether it's a series, a movie or......

'We are telling the story of our tallest hero'

'The moment the Army approved the script, they told us that they will give their full support and asked us for our full dedication.' IMAGE: Meghna Gulzar's Sam Bahadur tells the life story of......

Memories Of Chandler Bing

I don't know how the other Friends will react to Matthew Perry's death, but I am sure a part of them will be buried with Chandler, believes passionate Friends fan A Ganesh Nadar. I woke on Sunday......

LSG coach Langer looking to buy old bunch at auction

IMAGE: LSG coach Justin Langer said there were lots of very careful deliberations, strong considerations to come up with the list of retentions. Photograph: BCCI Their objective of forming a......

'I've Been Fortunate To Have Lived The Life Of An Athlete'

'I don't know exactly what I would be doing a few years down the line, but I hope I can contribute to Bharat in some way.' IMAGE Archana Girish Kamath was India's lone victor against Germany,......

'Your legacy lives on': Rohit, Kohli hail 'fearless' Dhawan

'Your passion for the game, your sportsmanship and your trademark smile will be missed.' IMAGE: Both Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan, who hail from West Delhi, share a long history, having played......

Post-World Cup defeat, Dravid keeps mum on future

I have not yet thought about it: Rahul Dravid on future as India coach IMAGE: India coach Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli look dejected. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Spent emotionally after......

SEE: Tendulkar meets Tendulkar at Wankhede!

IMAGE: The life-size statue of Sachin Tendulkar was unveiled at the Wankhede stadium on Wednesday. Photographs: ICC/X It was a 'special moment' for batting great Sachin Tendulkar as his statue was......