'No Doctor Opens A Hospital These Days'

'Healthcare is not an industry.''The government is only encouraging insurance as they are not able to provide healthcare to people.''Opening new medical colleges is not what is needed.''You have to......

Modi Preaches World Peace But...

'...We should first look at and acknowledge what we have done to ourselves.' 'To not do so opens us to the accusation of rank hypocrisy and also reduces the stature of our globetrotting peaceniks,'......

Dharavi redevelopment gets boost as residents back survey

In a shot in the arm for the redevelopment of Asia's biggest slum, a newly formed association of residents of Dharavi and its vicinity has lent its support to ongoing state government-led survey of......

The Curious Case Of Sheena Bora's Teeth

One of the high points of the proceedings was when Indrani Mukerjea's lawyer smartly utilised Dr Zeba Khan's expert status to pose her A Most Curious Question. He asked her if a skull can grow new......

'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......

'Economic rebound has run out of steam'

'When the average growth in the last three years was just 2.5%, how does that make us the fastest growing country?''They only tell you what has happened in the last 2 years; they are not taking......

FTA: UK, India not working towards Diwali deadline

The free trade agreement (FTA) talks with India are no longer working towards a Diwali deadline though negotiations are progressing well, UK Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has said as New Delhi......

Cash-strapped Vodafone Idea gets nod for FDI up to Rs 15,000 crore

Cash-strapped telco Vodafone Idea’s proposal for investment of up to Rs 15,000 crore through foreign direct investment (FDI) has been approved by the Union government, according to officials.......

'I reigned as a khalnayak'

'Even today, after 63 years, I'm still looking forward to a new release.' IMAGE: Prem Chopra and Rishi Kapoor in Bobby, which turned 50 recently and had the memorable James Bondesque line, 'Prem......

'Honour to be known as Amitabh Bachchan's voice'

'Today, when I look back, our journey together ajooba lagta hai.' IMAGE: Sudesh Bhosle in concert with Amitabh Bachchan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sudesh Bhosle It is an association that goes back......

Johnny Depp Wins; Amber Heard to pay $15 million

IMAGE: Johnny Depp waves to his supporters as he leaves the Fairfax County Courthouse. Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty Images Johnny Depp has won the high-profile defamation case between him and his......

Why Designing Clothes For This Film Was SO TOUGH!

'Kangana is such a stylo, she knows what will look good on her.''If you can explain to her why you are using a certain print on her or why you are putting a hairband on her head, if you have a......

Unexpected Buys At The IPL Auction

Unfancied Indian bowlers hit pay dirt at the IPL auction in Jeddah across November 24 and November 25. But some players were hired at a price way below their real value. Here are players bought at......

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......

WTC final: Rahane back; SKY and Kuldeep dropped

IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane played last of his 82 Tests in January, 2022 against South Africa in Cape Town. Photograph: BCCI Ajinkya Rahane, who has added a dash of aggression to his batting style,......

UK Govt steps in to amend Chelsea's ticket sales ban

IMAGE: Chelsea fans unfurl a massive banner at Stamford Bridge. Photograph:David Klein/Reuters The British government has stepped in to help English Premiership club Chelsea FC after......

Omicron: Remaining two ODIs between SA-Netherlands postponed

IMAGE: South Africa and Netherelands had just played one match of the three-match ODI series. Photograph: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images/Getty Images Cricket South Africa (CSA) and......