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Why are writers protesting UK's bulldozer maker JCB?

Over a hundred writers, translators and publishers have written an open letter accusing the 'JCB Prize for Literature' of hypocrisy, saying the British bulldozer manufacturer company that funds it......

When 800 Indian Soldiers Escaped

Photograph: Kind courtesy: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205053514/Wikimedia Commons Which was the largest prison break of World War II? Was it when 76 plucky Allied POWs fled the......

The Spy Who Became A Farmer

'I couldn't have asked for a better retired life.''Of course, it would have been better if I made some profit out of farming!' IMAGE: P K Hormis Tharakan, former chief, RA&W. All photographs: Kind......

Britain's King Charles visits Bengaluru for Ayurvedic treatment

Britain's King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla paid a private visit to Bengaluru for wellness treatment at a sprawling integrative medical facility here, local sources said on Wednesday,......

Will Vijay Do Business With The BJP?

If the BJP has to work as a junior partner of Vijay's TVK, then either the party will have to change the state leader, or the latter should change himself.Incidentally, ever since Vijay started......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

'No Intention Of A Takeover in British Telecom'

'We operate in 16 countries already, and therefore adding the UK to it, and beginning a chapter in the European continent is the next step.' IMAGE: Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman, Bharti......

Bharti dials up UK telecom play with $4 bn stake in BT

Bharti Global, the international investment arm of Bharti Enterprises, has decided to buy 24.5 per cent equity in BT Group — a move that will make the Indian conglomerate the biggest......

'For Tata Steel, It Will Be Better Than Last Year'

'When you look at reviving private sector capex, I don't think there's a better story than steel.' Photograph: Andrew Yates/Reuters Tata Steel has a lot on its plate -- restructuring the business......

'Marwari' school of business keeps 3 generations of Ruia family under one roof

Indian family-run business houses have in recent years seen ugly public spats between owners over control. Image: Shashi Ruia (left) and Ravi Ruia. Photograph: PTI Photo from the Rediff Archives......

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

The Toronto International Film Festival heralds the beginning of the Fall awards season as films from the earlier festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Telluride compete with new projects......

36 Days Review: Yawn Fest

When it gets to its silly climax where the dots are finally joined, you can't help but see how cheap these thrills are, sighs Mayur Sanap. One murder, many suspects. Is there any novelty left with......

Coming Up On OTT In July

July has some interesting content on OTT, with quite a few original shows and movies premiering in the digital space. Joginder Tuteja lists the entertainment for the month. GarudanWhere to......

'Bombay Has An Intoxicating Personality'

'It's such a mishmash of wonderful things, so many different cultures, subsections of society and weird histories.' IMAGE: Boys with their faces painted in silver during Holi celebrations in......

'A Film Is Bigger Than Me Or Anyone Else'

'I am ready to go an extra mile if I have to. My pain or personal problems don't matter.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Divya Khossla/Instagram Acting, directing, producing -- Divya Khossla has......

End of an era? Ageing India stars face uncertain future

IMAGE: Several players are in the final phase of their Test cricket career. Photograph: BCCI The future of some senior India players will be decided after the tour of Australia as the BCCI......

Blow for Australia! Injury haunts Green before Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Cameron Green rendered doubtful for India Tests after back injury IMAGE: Cameron Green has been withdrawn from the final two matches of Australia's one-day international series against......

England's Pakistan tour hanging in balance

IMAGE: PCB head Mohsin Naqvi is concerned as the itinerary for England series is yet to be finalised (Image used for representational purposes). Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Pakistan Cricket......

Kohli, Jadeja Set For Test Landmarks!

IMAGE: Virat Kohli could become the fourth Indian to go past the landmark of 9,000 runs in Tests. Photograph: BCCI Virat Kohli returns to Test cricket after a long gap in the coming Test series......

Back injury forces delay in Rashid's Test return

IMAGE: Rashid Khan in action for Afghanistan. Photograph: BCCI Afghanistan cricket's poster boy Rashid Khan will not play the Test format in the near future to nurse his back after having undergone......

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