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Will return Padma Sri if Gandhiji's belongings auctioned: writer

Noted Hindi writer Giriraj Kishore has threatened to return his 2007 Padma Sri and go on fast if government fails to stop this month's auction of Mahatma Gandhi's belongings and the blade of grass......

These Scientists Shaped India

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims.We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing......

After 3 years Sheikh Hasina to visit India on Sep 5 for talks

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to travel to India on September 5 on a three-day official visit during which defence cooperation and regional stability are likely to be the......

What Centre's Review Plea in Rajiv Convicts' Case Means

The current question is about the BJP-ruled Centre, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, like its predecessors, not arguing the Union of India's case effectively and continuously, whenever the......

Inspiring! The 2020 Padma Shri Awardees

Selflessness. Grit. Courage. Unassuming HEROES. These are some of the words that come to mind as you spot certain names in the 2020 Padma Shri list. A glow warms your heart as you read of how they......

How to build a world-class ventilator in 90 days, at one-third the cost

The start-up mentors debated if they could drive the price further down, but feared an even lower price would raise doubts about its quality, as was the case with the Tata Nano, reports Amrita......

Murthy made IT adviser to Lankan Prez

To increase investments into the IT sector, the Sri Lankan government has appointed Infosys chief mentor, N R Narayana Murthy, as the international adviser on information technology to President......

India - The emerging giant, or has it emerged?

The latest book by Prof. Arvind Panagariya, India: The Emerging Giant (Oxford University Press, 2008), has generated ample interest among the academia and policy makers, both in India and abroad.......

Action And Drama On OTT This Week

There are a whole lot of cop-themed movies on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from. BrindaWhere to watch? SonyLIVLanguage: Telugu (with subtitles) Trisha......

Ram, Sita, Laxman Invited To Ayodhya

IMAGE: Sunil Lahiri, Arun Govil and Dipika Chikhlia address a press conference in Ayodhya. Photograph: ANI Photo Arun Govil, Sunil Lahiri and Deepika Chikhlia, known for Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan,......

'Since I opted for Indian citizenship, Pakistanis aren't happy'

'I feel the more I'm trolled by Pakistanis, the more I am on the right path.''I must be doing something right for them to be so angry.' IMAGE: President Ram Nath Kovind presented the Padma Shri to......

Padma awardees Priyan, Shabana: We are happy and honoured

Four film personalities -- Shabana Azmi, Priyadarshan, Mira Nair and Dharmendra -- figure in this year's Padma awardees list. While many believe that the recognition has come in late, the......

'They call me King of Disco'

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' 'Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same.''Also, Jai ho.''I did Ramba ho in 1985.''Rahman combined three of my......

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Tulsidas Balaram, who passed into the ages last week, was a member of the Indian football team which reached the semis at the Olympics and won an Asian Games gold medal. IMAGE: Tulsidas Balaram,......

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar celebrates a century. Photograph: Mike Hutchings/Reuters The legendary Sachin Tendulkar was voted as the greatest Test men's batsman of the 21st century by a panel of......

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Advani receive Padma Bhushan award

IMAGE: President Ram Nath Kovind confers Padma Bhushan to cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni during the Padma Awards function at Rastrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on Monday. Photograph: Atul Yadav/PTI......

Milkha Singh: An unmatchable romance with a near miss

IMAGE: One of independent India's biggest sporting icons was a tormented man but refused to let that come in the way of accomplishments which were unheard of in his era. Photograph: Todd......

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Mahendra Singh Dhoni turns 40 on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. One of India's most loved cricketers, MSD led India to three World Cup titles and the No 1 ranking in Test cricket. As the legend turns 40,......

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