'There is no such thing as a Hindu. He is a political construct'

Girish Karnad, one of modern India's finest playwrights, has passed into the ages.  Among the first to tweet his condolences was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said, 'Girish Karnad will......

India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

In the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, allegations have been made that the Muslim militants in Sri Lanka draw sustenance from India.An overarching impression is being created that......

Did the liberals lose the elections?

'No, the liberals haven't lost because there weren't any liberals in the fray to begin with.''What has happened is that left-wing orthodoxy has lost to right-wing orthodoxy.''That is at best a......

The sheer pain of losing my father

Time unkindly has a sole endeavour: To drag the person, whose death you are mourning, further and further away from your presence, to some far edge of your falsely anesthetised mind.So your......

Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

When its founder Raghunandan Kamath took a calculated risk, his Bollywood customers backed him all the way, Rohith Potti and Pooja Bhula says in this excerpt from Intelligent Fanatics Of......

Is Technology Important In Banking?

'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking.''For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.' Illustration: Dominic......

Narayana Murthy's Catamaran aims to double AUM to $2 billion in 5 yrs

Catamaran, the family office of Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, is targeting 15 per cent returns on its portfolio investments per annum as it shifts focus from early-stage investments to growth......

'Raising funds is not the end, execution is important'

'We do realise it is time to have a larger ambition.' IMAGE: Women also have the right to pursue their dreams, says Falguni Nayar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Falguni Nayar/Facebook FSN E-commerce......

'I love the way I look. I look hot'

'I never thought an invisible character like Radhiya would get me that much visibility.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Prashansa Sharma/Instagram Prashansa Sharma is surprised with her new popularity,......

'I have known Miheeka pretty much all my life'

'Bombay treats me like a king.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rana Daggubati/Instagram Want to know all about Rana Daggubati's fairy-tale wedding to girlfriend Miheeka Bajaj? The Baahubali actor talks......

'Rhea is the fall girl'

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood, right here with Subhash K Jha! Photograph: Kind courtesy Rhea Chakraborty/Instagram After Rhea Chakraborty's heartbreaking television......

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Parasite's razor-sharp characterisations ensure that the picture is thoroughly entertaining though it falls short of greatness, declares Sreehari Nair.   Is it just me, or has there been a......

Starc pleased with proceedings on Day 1

IMAGE: Mitchell Starc is mobbed by teammates as they celebrate the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal on Day 1 of the pink ball 2nd Test in Adelaide on Friday. Photograph: ICC/X Australian pacer......

Rajasthan hoping to beat the heat and CSK to cement top spot

'We just need to keep backing ourselves. With three games to go we don't want to test ourselves but keep the momentum going.' IMAGE: Rajasthan Royals spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra......

I Don't Get this Indian Cricket Team

They represent a new tribe whose grace and skill-sets lie well beyond my comprehension, notes Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Mohammed Shami celebrates with team-mates after taking Rassie van der Dussen's......

If we do that we can beat any team in the world: Latham ahead of India game

IMAGE: It’ll be a top of the table clash when New Zealand face off against hosts India. Photographs: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Mitchell Santner's experience of playing for Chennai Super......

Pacer Southee out of World Cup opener vs England

IMAGE: Veteran pacer Tim Southee had suffered the injury while attempting take a catch during an ODI against England at Lord's last month. Photograph: Black Caps/X Already dealing with the absence......