Why Manmohan skipped meals during his Cambridge days

While studying in Cambridge University on a scholarship in the mid 1950s, money was the only real problem for Manmohan Singh and there were times when he had to skip meals or live on a sixpence bar......

Is Rahul or Priyanka the future of Congress?

Will she? Will she not? And on Saturday, she did. After years of frenzied speculation, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is finally entering the Lok Sabha after a resounding win from Wayanad......

The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

He was colourful. He was dramatic. He was The Master of His Craft. There never will be an editor as versatile as Pritish Nandy, notes Nikhil Lakshman. IMAGE: Pritish Nandy, Editor Extraordinaire,......

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......

MPC's Repo Rate Decision Not Unanimous

Dr Nagesh Kumar, one of the three new MPC members, wanted the MPC to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%. IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das. Photograph: Francis......

'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......

V Krishnamurthy, PSUs' turnaround man, dies at 97

Venkataraman Krishnamurthy, who is considered as the turnaround man of several Indian corporate houses like BHEL, Maruti Udyog, SAIL and Gail (India), passed away on Sunday at the age of 97.......

'Higher education key to Indo-US relations'

US Ambassador to India Peter A Burleigh has said higher education works as a vital thread for Indo-US relations and asked Indian students to accept the challenges and responsibilities associated......

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

8 instances when Indian movies and Web shows were neck deep in trouble! A Muslim boy and a Hindu girl kissing in A Suitable Boy, the name of a dog in Pataal Lok, a Pakistani actor in a starring......

'This is the Universe Boss, and I'm back on the pitch!'

IMAGE: Chris Gayle is set to unleash his skills in Dehradun. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters Chris Gayle, the dynamic former West Indian batter will captain Telangana Tigers in the first......

Ministers defend renaming Motera stadium after PM Modi

Amid allegations that the BJP is trying to erase Sardar Patel's legacy by renaming a cricket stadium in the city after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the ruling party on Wednesday......

Anand on why chess players' careers are getting shortened

IMAGE: Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand said physical fitness is a key factor in chess in recent years, thereby putting more pressure on the players. Photograph: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty......

Arjuna Award will motivate me for Tokyo Olympics: Dutee

'I will try hard to win more medals for the country and make India proud.' IMAGE: Dutee Chand made the country proud at the 2018 Asian Games where she picked up a silver in both the 100m and 200m......

Khel Ratna for Rani; Lovlina, Ishant take home Arjuna Award

Sports Minister hands over trophies to 2020 National Sports Awards winners   IMAGE: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain receives the Arjuna Award from Sports Minister......