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'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

'The present generation, either due to historical amnesia or political propaganda, has been fed a narrative that paints India as an adversary rather than an ally.' IMAGE: Nobel Laureate Dr......

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Lillian Carter, a trained nurse and a Peace Corps worker, spent two years of her life, when she was in her late 60s, serving the poor in India, in the 1960s. She was posted as a volunteer to......

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......

Perumal Murugan first Tamil writer to make it to Booker prize longlist

Indian author Perumal Murugan's Tamil novel Pyre is among 13 books from across Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America to make it to the longlist of the International Booker Prize 2023, announced by......

Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand 1st Hindi novel to make it to Booker shortlist

Author Geetanjali Shree's novel Tomb of Sand on Thursday became the first Hindi language work of fiction to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize. IMAGE: Geetanjali Shree. Photograph:......

'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......

'I don't think I will die so fast'

'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.''The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.' On the passing of Subrata......

New ash clouds head UK; flight disruptions likely

Air passengers braced for further delays on Tuesday after warnings that a 'new ash cloud' was heading towards Britain, hours after European officials agreed to let air traffic resume on a limited......

Indian publishing industry growing at 30%

Describing country's publishing industry as vibrant, the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Shiv Shankar Mukherjee said it is growing at an impressive rate of 30 per cent every year.......

Ola to launch services in London after Uber ban

Over 50,000 licenced Uber drivers will now be assured that they can continue to provide mobility services in London. Drivers can initiate their registration on the Ola app. At a time when Uber has......

Sultan Of Delhi Review: Another Gangster Kahani

There are plenty of shootouts and a fair amount of sex over the nine brisk episodes though the dialogue is thankfully free of profanity, observes Deepa Gahlot. The title might give the idea that......

'I knew Gadar was going to be India's Titanic'

'It reminded me of the Ramayana, a story that runs in every Indian's blood.' Among Bollywood's most memorable hits at the beginning of a new century, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha is an emotional film......

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

'Of the people here in Europe who have watched The Story of Film: A New Generation, the most talked-about clip is the one from Ram Leela.' IMAGE: Ranveer Singh in Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram Leela.......

Hereafter: Clint Eastwood's pontential sleeper hit

Arthur J Pais reviews Clint Eastwood's Hereafter.The first few minutes of Clint Eastwood's deeply felt and intriguing meditation on the dangers of trying to connect with the dead family members......

Paddington 2 Review: Sweet, snuggly sequel!

'While the kids are sure to learn a thing or two about good behaviour, it's the spirit of community living gently conveyed in scenes of Paddington's selfless involvement around his neighbourhood......

Winning Worlds in Olympic category was huge: Lovlina

Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Lovlina Borgohain is aware that fierce competition awaits her at the Paris Olympics but the ace Indian boxer is quietly confident of snaring a second successive......

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

IMAGE: Crystal Palace's Joachim Andersen and Joel Ward in action with Manchester United's Victor Lindelof and Raphael Varane. Photograph: Russell Cheyne/Reuters Champions Manchester City......

Year Ender 2022: Nikhat emerges as the brightest star of Indian boxing

IMAGE: Nikhat Zareen is the fifth Indian woman to win a gold medal at the IBA women's World Boxing Championships. Photograph: Nikhat Zareen/Instagram In Nikhat Zareen, a new star emerged on the......

Swimmers McKeon, Le Clos make Commonwealth Games history

Le Clos's medal haul from four Commonwealth Games includes seven gold, four silver and seven bronze. His trophy case also contains four Olympic (one gold, three silver) and seven World Championship......

Lalit Modi Was Born To Take Risks

The IPL, which was perhaps the biggest gamble of his life, turned out to be the biggest success story ever, making Lalit Modi a cult in the echelons of global sport.A fascinating excerpt from Boria......

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