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......

The Menace Of Illegal Constructions

As we brace for unprecedented rates of urbanisation, it is crucial to ensure that illegal constructions and unauthorised land use are curbed, asserts Amit Kapoor. IMAGE: National Disaster Response......

'Kashmir Needs A Bal Thackeray'

'Afzal Guru became a victim of Pakistan's conspiracy.''He was used as a means, just like all other innocent Kashmiris.' IMAGE: Polling officials ride a shikara on the Dal Lake in Srinagar,......

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

'People don't know about the immense pressures that come with this position -- every decision a judge takes affects real people and their lives.''This is not a job that one can take lightly.'......

Rents Hit Two Decade High!!

The share of rent in consumption expenditure has risen to 6.58%, according to the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023-2024.This is the highest it has been in surveys going back to the......

Adani in talks with sovereign funds to raise up to $2.6 bn

The Adani group is in advanced talks with top sovereign funds based in West Asia to raise up to $2.6 billion for its airport expansion and green hydrogen projects. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

'A few years back two big politicians -- both good friends of mine -- came to me and offered (to keep with) me big money. They said they had full faith in me and they wanted to keep Rs 10,000......

'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......

The Great Indian Murder Review

Tigmanshu Dhulia's earthy touches, perverse humour and queasy depiction of the upscale and underbelly revels in pulpy and devious twists, notes Sukanya Verma. Be its culture or chaos, India's......

The Girl on the Train review

If only The Girl on the Train was as invested in its potential as it is in Parineeti Chopra's kajalin the film, sighs Sukanya Verma. Although I cracked its suspense 100 pages too soon, I enjoyed......

Sebastian Coe backs India's strong 2036 Olympics bid

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president's post contender Sebastian Coe feels India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games is a "strong case" but competition will be tough with several other......

Narang targets record haul at Paris Olympics

‘Mood is upbeat as first teams arrive in the Olympic Village,’ says India's Chef-de-Mission Gagan Narang Photograph and video: Kind courtesy SAI Media/X As the first teams arrived in......

London Mayor eyeing ambitious bid to bring IPL to English shores

'I know Londoners are hungry to see more of the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant and, with two of the world's greatest cricket grounds in Lord's and The Kia Oval, London is......

New York City Marathon cancelled due to COVID-19

IMAGE: Pamela Anderson ran the NYC marathon in 2013. The former Baywatch beauty joined thousands of runners to complete her first ever marathon in New York. The New York City Marathon originally......

India's FIH Pro League matches put off to May

IMAGE: India’s players watch the action during the shoot-out in the FIH Pro League match against Australia in Bhubaneswar, in February. Photograph: Hockey India/Twitter The International......