US-India: A Chicken And Egg Situation

Delhi's appeasement strategy may now translate as more mega arms deals with the US, generating substantial business and job creation in the American economy.Make no mistake, Americans will use it......

A Salute To An IAF Legend

'There cannot be anyone like Air Marshal Keelor -- he was so difficult to emulate.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes War Hero Air Marshal Denzil Keelor PVSM, KC, AVSM, VrC who passed into......

Mumbai lad rises from Dharavi slum to become army officer

Growing up in a tough neighborhood of Dharavi in Mumbai, it has been a journey of overcoming life's many challenges for Lieutenant Umesh Keelu. IMAGE: Indian Army Lieutenant Umesh Keelu with his......

Will BJP commit to 3% of GDP for defence spending?

Neither the BJP, nor the Congress before it, made any manifesto commitments on defence spending, even though allocations have plummeted from 4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in the late......

What Will RBI Governor's Agenda Be?

As RBI governor, Sanjay Malhotra will have to give the highest priority to the interest of the economy while deciding on the growth-inflation trade off at Mint Street. IMAGE: The Appointments......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

The November 5 US presidential elections, Federal Reserve interest rate decision, trading activity of foreign investors, and the upcoming quarterly earnings from domestic firms are the major......

'Our higher growth is coming from retail lines'

'I think this is the most interesting time for anybody to be in the industry, considering the plans and commitment among the players.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Geralt/Pixabay Anuj Tyagi, who took......

Factors that will drive the markets this week

The US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision is the biggest event that would drive sentiments in the domestic stock market this week, besides a host of macroeconomic data from the global front......

Modern Masters: S S Rajamouli Review: Intimate Portrait of A Visionary

Modern Masters aims to showcase Rajamouli's enigmatic career and paints a context of what makes him the singular voice that defined his generation of film-makers for millions, observes Arjun Menon.......

'I Was A Muhphat'

'I was one of those children who didn't feel I had to adhere to instructions on how to behave.''That must have made things very awkward for my parents.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rasika......

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.''It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.''Whether it's a series, a movie or......

Dunki Review: SRK Is Earnest, The Film Is Not

Dunki doesn't have any repeat value unlike other Hirani films. And that perhaps is saying a lot, notes Mayur Sanap. As I was watching the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Dunki, the thought crossed my mind......

What's Agassi Doing With Jonty Rhodes?

'Tennis is a sport where you may enjoy watching more than playing. But pickleball flips that -- once you get the bug, you want to play more than watch.' IMAGE: Andre Agassi and Jonty Rhodes at the......

Alcaraz admits: Money motivated my Saudi Arabia trip

'I just play for love or for fun. But you have to be realistic. You have to think that you want to earn money, you know, and that's it' IMAGE:  Carlos Alcaraz acknowledged the financial......

'An Army To Shake Up The World Of Chess'

'It is not just D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi.''There are another 20 players just behind them. Nobody imagined this was possible 5 years ago.' IMAGE: Team India after......

'I've Been Fortunate To Have Lived The Life Of An Athlete'

'I don't know exactly what I would be doing a few years down the line, but I hope I can contribute to Bharat in some way.' IMAGE Archana Girish Kamath was India's lone victor against Germany,......

Chess training may look cheap but it's expensive: Pragg calls for larger support

Photograph: FIDE Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa on Friday called for a robust financial backing for chess, debunking the common concept that players require minimal monetary support to......