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A Day That Ustad Zakir Hussain Gifted Me

 The eulogies will pour for Ustad Zakir Hussain.There will be those who recount his genius, his enterprise, his achievements, his grace, and his charm.I have no selfies or autographs to remember him......

Ex-DU professor GN Saibaba released from jail

 Former Delhi University professor G N Saibaba was released from the Nagpur Central Jail on Thursday, two days after the Bombay high court acquitted him in an alleged Maoist links case. IMAGE:......

Bombay HC acquits Prof G N Saibaba, refuses to stay his release

 The Bombay high court on Tuesday set aside the life sentence of Delhi University professor G N Saibaba in an alleged Maoist links case, noting that the prosecution failed to prove the charges......

It's a wonder that I made it out alive: Prof Saibaba

 Former Delhi University professor G N Saibaba, who was released from the Nagpur Central Jail on Thursday after his acquittal in an alleged Maoist links case, said it's a 'wonder that he could come......

'A civil democratic society can ill afford sacrificing the procedural safeguards legislatively provided'

 'Sanction serves the salutary object of providing safeguard to the accused from unwarranted prosecution and the agony and trauma of trial, and in the context of the stringent provisions of the......

Zee's Punit Goenka: Not Just The Owner's Son

 Puneet Goenka's ability to stay calm is probably what helped Zee rise from a down-in-the-dumps broadcaster into one of the largest, steadiest and most profitable media companies in India, reports......

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

 The British home secretary has granted permission for jeweller Nirav Modi's extradition to India.During their arguments in a London court, his lawyers claimed Modi suffers from mental illness and......

Consume or Kill? Save or Spend?

 'Spend within your means and save some,' taught to us by our grandmothers, is still valid and wise, feels B S Prakash.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh Because of some faith in simple common sense, I......

Decline, recession, stagflation, crisis, crunch...

 'Every slide in the power point presentation had a graph with years like 2006, 2008, 2010 on the X axis... Most lines seemed to lie inert horizontally and many seemed to dip despondently, except......

FM moots common regulator

 Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram wants the financial services industry to become a global player just as the domestic trade, manufacturing industry and software sectors.Chidambaram, at a......

The Film That Made Amitabh THE Superstar

 Though Zanjeer is credited as Amitabh's breakthrough film, it didn't immediately enthrone him.Rajesh Khanna countered with a huge hit in Daag that year.But Deewar upended audience's cinematic taste......

Vedaa Review: Action Packed Caste Drama

 Vedaa is realistic but also has the kind of mainstream elements and action sequences that make a film gripping, observes Deepa Gahlot. The mood of the country, during Independence Day, is that of......

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

 Salim-Javed became the first Hindi film writers who could be considered brands, and they are still boldface names, celebrities in their own right, chronicles Dinesh Raheja. IMAGE: Salim Khan and......

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

 Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you. A lot has changed since the 2019......

There was no end to what Irrfan could do

 ]Irrfan never stopped being hopeful about the endless possibilities open to actors and film-makers in Indian cinema, recalls Subhash K Jha. IMAGE: 'Puppy seems to be a better poser,' Irrfan......

'I guess the carrot's there, but...' Marsh on Australia chasing a treble

 IMAGE: Australia captain Mitchell Marsh believes it’s important to keep everyone relaxed heading into the big tournament. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters The honour of captaining Australia......

Is Rohit the perfect captain to lead India to 3rd World Cup title?

 Laid-back Rohit best man to lead India to third WC title: Ricky Ponting IMAGE: Ricky Ponting believes Rohit Sharma's character fits perfectly for the India job, allowing Virat Kohli to focus on......

'We will do anything for Shami'

 'I don't think Shami had any doubts that Ravi would stick by his word, but to see the head coach move heaven and earth to ensure his best interests were taken care of at a difficult time must have......

The Cricketers Ravi Shastri Rates Highly

 'All selectors must be sufficiently thick-skinned and prepared to take criticism.'T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan checks out Ravi Shastri's first book. IMAGE: Head Coach Ravi Shastri looks on as rain......

Kerber back in quarter-finals club after tough year

 IMAGE: Germany's Angelique Kerber celebrates winning against Taiwan's Hsieh Su-Wei in their fourth round match on Monday. Photograph: Thomas Peter/Reuters Former champion Angelique Kerber was......

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