Was freedom won so that corrupt could loot India?

That corruption has been eating into the vitals of India's economy is by now a foregone conclusion. It has also subverted, to a large extent, the political system and the parties that run it and......

I'm worried about future of Parliamentary system: Dr Singh

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Saturday said he is "worried" about the future of the Parliamentary system in the wake of a complete washout of the winter session of Parliament on the 2G......

Empire State shuts door, but NYC celebrates Mother Teresa

While the world celebrated the 100th birthday of Mother Teresa on August 26, hundreds of people participated in a protest rally in front of the Empire State Building in New York City. The......

Here's some news from outer space

A team of astronomers has found a new planetary nebula, which looks like a giant 'soap bubble' floating in space. Planetary nebulae, which got their name after being misidentified by early......

Doing biz in India easier: World Bank

It is easier to do business in India at present than it was three years ago, the World Bank has observed in its latest report in New Delhi on Tuesday. The report, Doing Business in......

What makes a painting valuable?

If it is true that roughly only a tenth of an artist's output would qualify as his best -- this is a widely held approximation -- then how do you arrive at which works deserve to be in that select......

NRI fund to build Bollywood base in UK

The veil of mystery surrounding the identity of the entrepreneur eager to create a Bollywood production hub in the British city of Leicester has finally been removed.The 38-year old Rajeev Saxena,......

Katrina, Kangana At Ira's Wedding Reception

The wedding celebrations of Aamir Khan's daughter and Nupur Shikhare continued on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai, the guest list is as stunning......

Will You Swipe Right For Raashi?

Janhvi rocks a black dress... Sonakshi finds nature... Lara promotes her film... Photograph: Kind courtesy Raashii Khanna/Instagram 'Mumma says these look like picture references for a matrimony......

Just What Is Vidya's Neeyat?

Vidya Balan screened her new film, Neeyat, to members of the film industry at a special star-studded screening in Mumbai. "You will experience something extraordinary after seeing the movie......

Bhumi, Kriti Party With Aamir

It's a party weekend, and Bollywood got the memo! Netflix hosted a get-together for its stars in Mumbai, and they turned up looking fashionable and gorgeous. Bhumi Pednekar's mesh top may not have......

'Resumption of Indo-Pak hockey ties will benefit both countries'

India and Pakistan must resume bilateral hockey ties as it will help in development of young players in the two countries, says Tahir Zaman. Harish Kotian reports. Former Pakistan captain Tahir......

Images: Hurricane Gilchrist hits Centurion

Deccan Chargers' fast bowler Ryan Harris dives to stop a shot against the Delhi Dareddevils in the first semi-final of the Indian Premier League in Centurion, on Friday. Harris had given Deccan an......

Thorkildsen eyes javelin world record

Andreas Thorkildsen has already entered the record books by successfully defending his javelin gold at the Beijing Olympics. Still, he is not satisfied. Next on the Norwegian athlete's agenda is......