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Republic Day celebrations end with Beating Retreat ceremony

Foot-tapping melodies and the majestic backdrop of a setting sun over Raisina Hills mesmerised the audience at Vijay Chowk on Wednesday during the Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the culmination......

R-Day: Parade Commander's son to lead 61 Cavalry on Kartavya Path

When young Lt Ahaan Kumar will lead the contingent of the iconic 61 Cavalry at the 76th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Kartavya Path on Sunday, the grandson of a war veteran will......

'Would like to move on': Annapoorna Hotel on owner's video with FinMin

Sri Annapoorna Hotel on Saturday appealed to the people to put to rest unnecessary assumptions and political misunderstanding after a video of its owner apologising to Union Finance Minister......

Pak must ensure 26/11 perpetrators brought to justice: Israel

Israel has asked Pakistan to 'ensure full justice' to the 26/11 terror attack victims on the 10th anniversary of the carnage in Mumbai carried out by 10 terrorists belonging to Pakistan-based......

'Time heals, but for us the pain has only intensified'

Grandparents of Moshe Holtzberg, who survived the 26/11 carnage at the age of two, talk of how questions by the now 12-year-old boy only add to their grief. IMAGE: Moshe, now 12, earlier in this......

From someone who knows: How to do well in business

'In any business you have to achieve short-term goals.''But at the same time you have to keep your broader perspective long term.''It is good for business survival.' IMAGE: Dr Habil Khorakiwala,......

Murthy slams Indian IT firms, says they behave like immigration agents

'Indian companies have a responsibility to create jobs for Americans, too' Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy on Tuesday criticised Indian software companies for not acting as global......

Infosys money to help teach computer science to American kids

Foundation partners with Code.org to do so, with Vandana Sikka joining latter’s board Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic arm of India’s second largest information technology services......

'It was a 'no drama' Budget'

Arun Kumar, partner-in-charge, KPMG US India Practice, delivering his views on the Indian Union Budget 2009 at Asia Society in New...

The 10 biggest policy mistakes of the past

India still has a long way to go as far as economic recovery is concerned and constraints go back several decades, notes Shankar Acharya As monsoon showers blanket the country, the prevailing......

'My Father Was First Entertainer I Knew'

'He showed me how much joy there is in being the person in the middle of a party.''He taught me how to be confident and vulnerable at the same time.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Red Sea Film......

The Voice of Darth Vader Dies

IMAGE: Mark Hamill with James Earl Jones. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mark Hamill/Instagram Legendary actor James Earl Jones, who voiced Darth Vader in Star Wars, passed away this morning at his......

'Maybe Hollywood wasn't for me'

'I never got respect as an actress.''But when I became a director and worked with actresses like Cate Blanchett and Jessica Chastain, I felt such pride of being an actress.' IMAGE: Liv Ullmann in......

The MANY, MANY FACES of Lata Mangeshkar

Lata Mangeshkar has given us seven decades of songs to remember her by. She was the first Indian to perform at London's Royal Albert Hall in 1974. She made many public appearances in India and......

STUNNING! Jessica Chastain on the Oscars red carpet

Hollywood's biggest stars attended the 94th Annual Academy Awards to honour the talent that contributes to every unforgettable film. Kevin Costner rubbed shoulders with Nicole Kidman while Benedict......

Meet new BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

IMAGE: A former cricketer, Devajit Saikia represented Assam in four first-class matches during the 1990s before transitioning to cricket administration. Photograph: BCCI Devajit Saikia was......

Randhir Singh first Indian to be elected as OCA president

IMAGE: A five-time Olympic shooter, Randhir Singh was the lone eligible candidate for the OCA president's post. Photograph: OCA Media Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh on Sunday became......

Singh to continue as acting head of Olympic Council of Asia

IMAGE: Randhir Singh will be in charge of the Olympic Council of Asia during the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, starting in September. Photograph: Kind courtesy Team India/Twitter The......

Dhoni@39: 14 things you didn't know

From TC to Cricket Legend, what an incredible journey Mahi has had! Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters Mahendra Singh Dhoni has given India countless memories to savour on the cricketing......

39 facts you must know about Dhoni

So we won't be seeing Mahi wield his willow in an international game again. There is sadness reading about Dhoni's departure from the cricketing world stage, but also wonderment at haveing seen him......

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