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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......

India projected to surpass China as most populous country by 2023: UN report

India is projected to surpass China as the world's most populous country next year, according to a report by the United Nations on Monday which said that the world population is forecast to reach......

India doesn't need to ban int'l flights or impose lockdown: Experts

India's present Covid scenario does not warrant restricting international flights or imposing a lockdown, but there is a need for strengthened surveillance and vigilance in view of the rise in......

'Centre can't abdicate its responsibility'

'The Centre and state need to take a unified approach and take concerted action before this matter assumes menacing proportions because unemployment, the drug trade and the levels of frustration......

Gotabaya Rajapaksa: A 'war hero' detested by his admirers

Though dubbed as the "war hero", the role of Rajapaksa in ending the conflict with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam with the death of its supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran in 2009 is quite......

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from......

Entry-level jobs no more easy to come by in formal sector

The creation of formal jobs for those in the 18-21 age group in India has declined steadily, sharply eroding this cohort’s share of the net new Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) accounts......

How to stay financially fit after 60

After retirement, the pressure on finances increases in the absence of regular income. Here are a few suggestions to ensure a smooth post-retirement life The first fear after retirement is: Do I......

Travel now, pay later

Soaking in the sun in Seychelles or skiing in the Swiss Alps need not just remain in the realms of fantasy for the Indian middle class - travel loans are making their dreams come true.The array of......

Why it's prudent to buy property in resale market

Read the investor-developer agreement carefully before signing the cheque With delays becoming rampant in most major markets, many buyers today prefer to buy properties that are ready to move in.......

'Certain Relationships Are Too Difficult To Explain'

'Two males in the same house, one who is trying to become a man, and the other one is losing his manhood, when they cross paths, it can be a tricky situation.' IMAGE: Boman Irani and Avinash......

'I Want To Make Serious Films That Are Also Cheesy'

'In Mumbai, isolation is a very different isolation.''It's not about actual physical loneliness.''It's the loneliness in the company of others, and I felt that that is a very Mumbai thing.''You can......

2024: Top 10 International Films

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India. It's that time for the year to track its very best. These are personal choices,......

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT. 2024 has packed in some real highs for Indian films, including a......

'Your Work Is To Make Films And Not Stay In Jail'

'The work of a film-maker is going out and making films.''And if you are in prison for 15 years, you can't make films.' IMAGE: Vishka Asayesh in Seven Days. Last year, the Nobel Peace Prize was......

At 34, my days are numbered in international cricket: Warner

Known for his on-field aggression, Australia opener David Warner said he would prefer to look the other way if Indians try to get chatty with him in the two-month long series starting this......

How King Kohli got going when the going got tough!

IMAGE: Like life, elite sports can at the same time be cruel as well demanding. Virat Kohli had faced that for the past three years when he faced the run drought. Photograph: T20 World Cup/Twitter......

Cricketers who broke their century drought in 2022

Hitting a century is the most delightful feeling that a batter can experience. Over the years, some of the batters like Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Joe Root etc......

Bad days 'a great coaching opportunity' for Sridhar

'I looked at bad days as great coaching opportunity.' 'If you are able to give the player what he wants, they don't mind whether you have played 0 Tests or 100 Tests.' R Sridhar reflects on his......

India will win 3-0 or 4-1 in England, predicts Gavaskar

'England is now a very depleted side, and their batting, as we saw in the series against New Zealand, is being brittle.' IMAGE: India's players warm up during their nets session at Trent Bridge on......

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