Just Who Was Mahatma Phule?

The latest biopic on Jyotiba Phule, whose 198th birth anniversary is on April 11, has come at a time when the Department of Taking Offence is super-active.Utkarsh Mishra feels it will be......

We believe in 'vasudhaiva kutumbakam', yet divided with kin: SC

Raising concerns over the "erosion" of the institution of family, the Supreme Court on Thursday said in India, people believed in the maxim vasudhaiva kutumbakam but failed to remain united......

35 luxury cars at Guj school farewell spark row; 22 seized, parents booked

The police in Surat registered cases against the parents after a group of Class 12 students went to the school farewell function in a convoy of 35 high-end cars while performing stunts on the way,......

Will India Have A Peace Keeping Role In Ukraine?

A peace keeping role for India is a distinct possibility.The Indian military has both the numbers and experience to carry out this job, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Ukrainian......

AI Disruption Is REAL & Happening FAST!

When AI is used to enhance operational efficiency, businesses can deliver the same product or service but with improved quality, faster, or even at a reduced cost. A fascinating excerpt from Aswin......

Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?

A few days back, Atul Ganatra, presid­ent of the Cotton Association of India, presented a grim scenario of the crop’s prospects in the 2024-25 season that starts in October. Photograph:......

Hathiram Chaudhary: A Hero For Our Times

We do not whistle for Hathiram Chaudhary. And yet the bond we feel towards him is spontaneous, almost effortless. This is because he shares something of our too-ideal dreams, our wry acceptance of......

Why You Must Watch Sangam!

Dinesh Raheja tips his hat to his favourite Raj Kapoor movie as we continue celebrating the legend's birth centenary. IMAGE: Raj Kapoor and Vyjayanthimala in Sangam. Raj Kapoor directed only 10......

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

'Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani' 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai' 'Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan' Even a sliver of a Raj Kapoor song has the finality of a statement, a slogan, a saga of life. A deep desire for......

Itna Sara Gold!

Rashmika says 'I love you'... Rekha floors Sayani... Kriti plays Do Patti... Photograph: Kind courtesy Sara Ali Khan/Instagram Sara Ali Khan glitters in an Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla gold......

Superbet Rapid & Blitz: Praggnanandhaa storms to 2nd place

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa bounced back from a poor start to climb to second in the overall standings at the end of the first half of the blitz section in the Superbet Rapid & Blitz......

Praggnanandhaa third in Superbet Rapid-Blitz chess

IMAGE: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa finished with a flourish. After scoring just one point from the first five games, he beat Duda Jan-Kryzszt, Veselin Topalov, Aravindh Chithambaran and David......

Aravindh tops Superbet Rapid in style

Delivering under pressure, Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram put it across Frenchman Alireza Firouzja in the final game to finish joint first with 11 points after the end of the rapid......

Superbet Rapid and Blitz: Chithambaram beats Topalov; in sole 3rd spot

IMAGE: Aravindh Chithambaram played a great game with black pieces to outclass former World champion Veselin Topalov. Photograph: Prague International Chess Festival Making his debut in the Grand......

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: Erigaisi loses to Nepomniachtchi

World number four Arjun Erigaisi was outplayed by Ian Nepomniachtchi in the opening game of the 59 place tiebreak at the ongoing Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Paris. IMAGE: Kindly note that this......