House committee can't study Lokpal Bill in 10 days

The Lokpal Bill has been referred to the standing committee of Parliament on personnel, public grievances, law and justice. In this FAQ, MR Madhavan explains the process of these committees. What......

FAQ: Why is land acquisition so controversial?

The government's acquisition of land for projects has been facing protests across thecountry, the violence in Uttar Pradesh being only the latest. As people's power collides with public projects,......

Coming soon! India's Biggest Defence Export

HAL is poised to sell the Philippines at least seven Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters and eight Dornier 228 aircraft for Rs 30 billion, reports Ajai Shukla. IMAGE: HAL's Advanced Light Helicopter......

Why a former ISRO chairman backs Modi

'Modiji's programmes are efficient and with foresight, and needed for the country.''I also like his way of functioning. So, in whatever way I can, I would like to contribute.' IMAGE: G Madhavan......

Kesari Chapter 2 Review: Ahistorical, But Entertaining

If you disregard history and are ready to watch Kesari 2 purely as an entertainer, you are definitely going to enjoy it, notes Utkarsh Mishra. The title of Akshay Kumar's latest period drama......

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.''India has lost a true son and champion.'......

It's All About Loving Numbers!

Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title. It's easy to see why. Be it to embody a chronological accuracy, catchphrase or......

You Know What's Sadder Than National Film Awards?

We are back to being a country that talks about box office numbers as the measure of what an audience's real feelings about a movie are, laments Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Anupam Kher in The Kashmir......

'Dhoni is a very good One-day leader, an average-to-poor Test captain...'

It's a lump-in-the-throat moment for Indians to see their team knocked out in the semis by Australia, but clearly the better team on the day made it to the final.For India, it was a long and......