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Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passes away

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, who will be remembered both for his commitment to the communist ideology and a pragmatic approach to industrialising the state, passed......

BJD-BJP Alliance: Wishful Thinking

Although the BJP has never been ballistic about the BJD and Narendra Modi has avoided being critical of Naveen Patnaik, the BJP is optimistic that the party can improve its electoral fortunes in......

To Those Who Fought The Good Fight

The fight for freedom was long and hard and that is why it is important to go back to the monuments that celebrate those who fought the good fight. IMAGE: Built in 1892, the Aga Khan Palace in......

Astad is gone, but is more alive than ever

'Astad had the courage to plough a lonely furrow. He made a life of his own, on his own, and created a path-breaking dance style.''Only a few in the performing arts could do what he did.''A......

The XUV300 may well be Mahindra's bravest endeavour yet

How the XUV300's suspension, plastics and interiors hold out in Indian conditions after a couple of years will be the litmus test for its success in the long term, but for now, this SUV delivers,......

Test career ends, but 'Brand Dhoni' all set for new innings

Mahendra Singh Dhoni dropped a bombshell on Tuesday by announcing his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect, but Brand Dhoni will continue to play a long innings. For one, he will......

'The Indian consumer demands so much service'

'The toughest challenge is not to satisfy the luxury customer.''The toughest challenge is to satisfy the budget customer.' IMAGE: Rahul Pandit, right, managing director and CEO, Roots Corporation......

Remembering Charles Correa and his 'breathing' buildings

India's foremost architect and town planner was renowned as much for his 'breathing' spaces as for his irascible personality Obituaries can be hagiographic, at least in the immediate aftermath of......

The man who is creating waves in the stock market

Jai Corp's small office on the eighth floor of Maker Chamber- III at Mumbai's busy business hub, Nariman Point, looks as spartan as the company's chairman, Anand Jain. But the man, best known for......

The real hero of Aligarh

Dr Ramchandra Siras, whose life has inspired the film Aligarh, was a man determined to be a freak in the show called Life, says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel. IMAGE: Manoj Bajpayee, right, plays Dr......

The man behind Troy

Once upon a time, Wolfgang Petersen was known for his tightly scripted films such as Das Boot, an international hit hailed also for its anti-war sentiments. The film brought the German Oscar......

Tendulkar settles lawsuit against bat manufacturers Spartan

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar at the launch of Sachin by Spartan is a cricket equipment and sportswear range, a collaboration between the cricketing legend and Spartan International in Mumbai in January......

'I was keen to protect Cricket's GenNext'

Sachin Tendulkar has found ways to remain engaged with the sport, reports Shakya Mitra. IMAGE: 'Sachin by Spartan' is a cricket equipment and sportswear range. Photographs: Hitesh......

'The size of the bats that I played with and those I see today are different'

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar conducts a masterclass session. Photograph: Getty Images. Sachin Tendulkar has admitted that the bats he played with and those he sees now are different. The master......

Tendulkar sues Aus bat maker over $2 million in royalties

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar's civil claim accused the Australian company of misleading or deceptive conduct, "passing off", or suggesting an official endorsement when none existed, and breach of......

AB de Villiers will be in action soon...

IMAGE: South African great AB de Villiers. Photograph: Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images Former South African skipper AB de Villiers is all set to take part in the upcoming Mzansi Super......

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