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Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

Shirish Patel, Renaissance Man

There is and will be plenty written about Shirish Patel's achievements, his awards, his writing, his talks, the mark he left on this city he knew and understood so well. I know much of that,......

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

He was a formidable musician but seemed utterly human, a Peter Pan who wore his genius with deceptive lightness. Sandip Roy remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain. IMAGE: Ustad Zakir Hussain at one of his......

No buyer for Gandhi's Dandi march garland at UK auction

A tinselled garland presented to and worn by Mahatma Gandhi during the iconic Dandi March of the Indian freedom struggle in 1930 remains open for bids after it failed to meet its GBP 20-30,000......

People found their voice after passage of Art 370 resolution: Omar

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have found their voice after the passage of the resolution on the restoration of the special status of the erstwhile......

Subhash Dandekar: The man who brought colours to artists and students!

Subhash Dandekar, chairman emeritus of Kokuyo Camlin and the man known for bringing colours to artists as well as students in the country, passed away on Monday at 85. Photograph via Instagram......

Indian art boom inspires bigger canvas for galleries

The recent India Art Fair in New Delhi generated greater interest than before in local contemporary artists among a growing cohort of Indian collectors, including millennials. Image used......

From layoffs to cost-cutting, start-ups brace for long funding winter

On a cloudy Monday this month, Mohammed Irshad flew from Kochi to Gurugram to attend an exclusive investor networking event. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Among a handful of founders......

'Smita Didn't Want Anything To Do With Films'

'Naseer does not have the sense of humour that Om Puri has.''Also Om has a great deal of compassion as a human being. Naseer was too focused on his own self.'A fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta......

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kamal Haasan/X As news spread of Shyam Benegal's passing on December 23, heartfelt tributes......

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

'I don't think Waheeda had the confidence that I could pull it off, so she said no.' IMAGE: Shabana Azmi in Ankur. Shyam Benegal started his film career with the brilliant Ankur. The 1974 film not......

'I'm Being Used As A Potato For 25 Years'

'...be it a comedy, thriller or a love story.''The bhindi costs Rs 30 per kilo, but the price of potato remains unchanged.' IMAGE: Om Puri in Ardh Satya. In the final phase of his life, Om Puri......

'Ananya Gives It Her 100%'

'In anything in life, privilege helps.''Privilege means access. Access means connections.''Does it help? Of course, it does. In whatever you do.' IMAGE: Ananya Panday and Vihaan Samat in Call Me......

Gavaskar explains his 'stupid' comment on Pant

'When I see somebody as talented as Rishabh Pant play that shot; I had no problems with that first shot which (he) played and missed. The reason I got upset was that ego took over for the next......

Shopping blunders to movies, music: Neeraj Chopra gets personal

Photograph: Kind courtesy Neeraj Chopra/Instagram Olympic and World champion Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra feels that he has not reached his peak yet and revealed the throw eight years back......

IPL matches in Dharamsala to be played on newly-laid 'hybrid pitch'

IMAGE: Dharamsala will host two IPL matches this season. Photograph: BCCI The picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium has become the first BCCI-accredited venue to install......

'I am here to make you uncomfortable'

'Playing for India was my dream and when I get tired, I always remind myself of this. That's where the smile is from.' IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah says he likes to enjoy cricket as it 'means a lot' to......

The Rise of Cricket's New Stars

A new constellation of stars appeared during World Cup 2023. Meet the standout finds of World Cup 2023. Rachin Ravindra, New Zealand Photograph: Kind Courtesy Andrew Couldridge/Reuters Born......

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