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IIT Madras director defends cow urine claims, cites US journals

Indian Institute of Technology-Madras director V Kamakoti, who stirred a controversy by saying that Gaumutra (cow urine) has medicinal properties, on Monday claimed that top journals in the US have......

IIT Madras director's cow urine remark sparks row; apology demanded

The director of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, V Kamakoti, has sparked controversy after making a remark about the "medicinal value" of cow urine, or gomutra. IMAGE: IIT-Madras......

TikTok has interfered in polls, including India: US senators

US senators have alleged that TikTok, owned by the Chinese Communist Party, has interfered in elections of various countries, including India, and called for extending the deadline for a ban on the......

Pritish Nandy: What An Editor!

Hugely creative with a very evolved aesthetic sense, he made the Illustrated Weekly of India every young reporter's dream. Payal Singh Mohanka remembers Pritish Nandy who passed into the ages on......

Syrian Prez Assad flees as rebels enter Damascus

Amid a rebel offensive, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has flown out of Damascus for an unknown destination on Sunday, Reuters reported. The news agency cited two senior army officers, whom it......

Why Is India Not In The Innovation Race?

India has its share of both large tech companies and large national laboratories, but why is it that these don't seem to be at the forefront of any innovation news headlines? asks Ajit......

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Ratan Tata: A Life, the much awaited biography, reveals that after a year of 'parallel running', Tata began having second thoughts about Cyrus Mistry's 'suitability'.'Mistry targeted Ratan, the man......

Meta Platforms' India staffers on edge over layoff media reports

US media reports that Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, could be the latest technology giant to downsize its workforce have triggered trepidation among its......

Facebook follows Twitter, set for huge layoffs: WSJ

After job cuts at Twitter, Facebook's parent company Meta is planning to begin ”large-scale layoffs” this week in what could be the largest reduction to date at a "major technology......

Media: Of burying the 'paid news' report

Wild and sharp contrasts are common in India. But recent events have rattled even those who are surprise-proof. Most of the key accused in various corruption scandals are still to be charged. But......

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pixabay It all began in September......

'Won't Allow Severe Cuts, It Will Destroy The Film'

'The chances of The Shameless passing through the censorship board in India are slim to none.' IMAGE: The Shameless Director Konstantin Bojanov with actors Omara Shetty and Anasuya Sengupta.......

The Stars Come Down On OTT This Week

Dhanush, Mahesh Babu, Sushmita Sen, Bhumi Pednekar, it's a star-studded show on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations. Captain MillerWhere to watch? Amazon Prime......

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop seems like they conclude he is, but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves. IMAGE: Keeley Hawes, left, plays Amanda Thirsk, Prince Andrew's......

'My face is my greatest USP'

'My tool is the way I look. This is the only thing that distinguishes me.' 'Most of us dress similarly. What sets you apart is your face. If you change that also, you're like anybody else.' IMAGE:......

Paralympic Stars Shine Bright

IMAGE: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Indian Olympic Association President P T Usha and Paris Paralympics gold medalists Avani Lekhara and Navdeep Singh during the CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2024......

Kohli: What Did Harsha Bhogle Really Say?

IMAGE: Harsha Bhogle's tweet about PTI for posting an edited clip on its X handle. Photograph: Kind courtesy Harsha Bhogle/X Commentator Harsha Bhogle was targetted on X for his......

Controversy erupts as Prasad slams BCCI's mismanagement

My criticism for BCCI was about ticketing, scheduling and not against any individual: Prasad IMAGE: The ICC in consultation with hosts BCCI rescheduled as many as nine games, including the marquee......

Bale hits back at media critics after 'parasite' jab

IMAGE: Bale in action for Wales during the WC Qualifiers. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters Gareth Bale hit back at "malicious" criticism from Spanish media on Friday, saying an article in......

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