COVID-19 crisis: How YMCA helps the economically weak

'It is only natural that in such a national crisis, we should lend a helping hand to the less privileged members of our communities.' IMAGE: Children wait to be served food at a relief centre run......

Why did 17 million Indians leave India last year?

When 17 million Indians seek their fortune abroad it only means people are losing faith in the government's ability to honour its promises, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.Illustration: Uttam......

How Kailash Satyarthi transformed a bonded child labourer's life

At seven, Laxman Singh was one of the first children to be rescued by Kailash Satyarthi from bonded labour. Through his story, the author traces the Nobel Peace Prize awardee's campaign Bachpan......

Michelle Obama is 'hot'

At the University of Mumbai library, elegantly-attired United States First Lady Michelle Obama captivated a group of Mumbai children. After an hour spent dancing, singing, playing the......

How to beat mid-career crisis

Kamal Hingorani started his career some 20 years ago as a reservation-ticketing agent at a foreign airline. A science graduate, he had got admission at Cornell University, but couldn't afford the......

Indian physicist discovers new method for swing

There is new hope or rather a new weapon for India's fast bowlers, thanks to a new innovation by a cricket loving physicist, who has sepcialised in aerodynamics.Dr R Sanjeevi, a Ph.D in Physics,......

Ace basketball coach in Mumbai

The US Consulate General in collaboration with YMCA Bombay will host ace American basketball coach JD Walsh to conduct various coaching sessions for school children, coaches and senior basketball......