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......

NEET: Cure The Disease Not The Symptoms

'The Indian private sector knows how to build and run educational organisations, what is needed is a large dose of removal of restrictions.''Government restrictions hold back universities in India......

Pak launches communication satellite, 2nd in a month, with China's help

Pakistan on Thursday launched a multi-mission communication satellite for faster internet connectivity with the help of its all-weather ally China, making it Islamabad's second satellite to be sent......

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

I have a bit of a personal dilemma: I have a soft corner for Shashi Tharoor, but I do like Rajeev Chandrasekhar's pitch, confesses Rajeev Srinivasan. IMAGE: Dr Shashi Tharoor, the Congress Lok......

'There's a noticeable trend towards blending Western and Indian styles'

'The demand for international fashion labels, particularly from tier-II cities and beyond, has seen a notable uptick.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Myntra/Instagram Walmart-owned online fashion......

Covid-19: Good, bad and ugly of Indian aviation sector

The year gone by has also forced all airlines to turn the lens sharply on their own costs, workings and internal dynamics, opening their eyes to their vulnerabilities. Fewer, leaner, nimbler......

From the brink to recovery, India's retail sector pins hope on 2021

With an epic battle of billionaires for supremacy in one of the world's most prolific markets and a pandemic-propelled surge in online shopping in the background, India's nearly trillion-dollar......

Why it makes sense for farmers to rear birds

A data shows the number of backyard poultry has risen by 46 per cent between 2012 and 2019. The development is extremely positive because it provides an incentive for small and marginal farmers to......

Bollywood 2021: R to Z RECAP

Even with an ongoing pandemic, theatres in many states functioning at 50 per cent occupancy, a relatively quieter social life and fewer movies, Bollywood still managed to pack in plenty of drama......

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021. Aseem's Best International Films of 2021 In the second year of the pandemic when movie theatres remained closed for an extended period of......

'I am an ordinary person who doesn't want to get into trouble'

''I am fascinated by people who cannot accept things.' IMAGE: Abdullah Mohammad Saad, right, and model-actress Azmeri Haque Badhon, who plays Rehana Maryam Noor, at the Cannes Film Festival.......

Will the Oscar go to this actress?

Vanessa Kirby is sure to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar.Frances McDormand will give her healthy competition, reports Aseem Chhabra from the Toronto International Film Festival. IMAGE: The......

'Cricket is India's religion, but...'

IMAGE: Sebastian Coe has been in the country for the past two days, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya among others to discuss the growth potential of......

Oram named New Zealand bowling coach ahead of India series

IMAGE: Jacob Oram previously served as the bowling coach of the country's A team and the women's team. Photograph: X Former allrounder Jacob Oram will take over as New Zealand's bowling coach from......

Top teams perform on tour, not just at home: Hayden

IMAGE: India's players celebrate with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after winning the Test series against Australia in March 2023. Photograph: BCCI Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli and......

Umpiring equality: Sue Redfern makes history

IMAGE: Sue Redfern is poised to make history as the inaugural ICC-appointed female neutral umpire. Photograph: ICC Media In a groundbreaking development, the International Cricket Council......

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

IMAGE: Australia ruined India’s near-perfect World Cup as Pat Cummins’ side clinched their sixth ODI World Cup title. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters India played the......