An earnest and upright diplomat to battle for UN reform

At a critical time in the history of the United Nations, when the global order itself may be reshaped, following a devastating pandemic, India has chosen an experienced, charming and upright......

'India is where the heart is'

'Does India have the potential to realise its potential? I think absolutely...' 'But the most troubling part of India is that it doesn't provide equal opportunities for everybody to get a leg up.........

HC orders issue of notice to Veerappan's widow

The Madras high court on Wednesday ordered issue of notice to Muthulakshmi, wife of slain forest brigand Veerappan, and directed her to provide details of the scenes in a film, which showed her......

Why the land acquisition bill is flawed

The Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill 2011 argues for a perfect land market, unrestrained urbanisation and industrialization, says activist Gopal Krishna. On September 7,......

How to make NGOs successful

"The best way for NGOs is to embrace marketing instead of confusing it with just selling (to the donors). They have to deliver value by creating the four 'A's of marketing," said marketing guru......

Jhunjhunwala, Damani pick up 14 per cent in Sterling

Billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and investor Radhakrishna Damani have invested around Rs 80 crore (Rs 800 million) for a little over 14 per cent stake in Chennai-based Sterling Holiday Resorts......

TVS plans foray into budget housing

The 100-year-old Chennai-based business house, TVS Group, known for its expertise in auto, auto components and finance, is planning to take a plunge into low-cost housing.It will do so through TVS......

Mahindra Holidays stock gets listed

Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India Limited's stock got listed on Thursday on the National Stock Exchange and its price opened 5 per cent higher at Rs 315 over the issue price of Rs 300. The......

Review: Sachin's Kannada debut rocks!

Ekadhantha is the first Kannada film directed by Sachin,who already popular in Hindi and Marathi cinema asan actor and film-maker. He is also a popular face ontelevision. This entertainer is bound......

Ridiculous! Tennis legend slams players for snubbing India

'It's ridiculous that people would not play for whatever reason. No matter what, no matter who's in the federation, no matter who's captain or whatever, you should definitely play for the country'......

Indian-origin Banerjee lifts Wimbledon boys' singles title

IMAGE: Samir Banerjee won 7-5, 6-3. Photograph: Wimbledon/Facebook Indo-American tennis player Samir Banerjee lifted the Wimbledon boys' singles title on Sunday, a remarkable triumph for the......

Paes can play for another year: Bhupathi

'I think the way he's playing he should play as long as he can.' IMAGE: Leander Paes is in his last year of professional tennis career. Photograph: PTI India's tennis great Mahesh Bhupathi on......

'Doubles controversy is secondary issue for me'

'(Doubles is still important) when it comes down to very even (on even keel) singles matches. Important aspect is how to get there where the singles matches are even and doubles is going to matter'......

India's Nagal wins junior boys doubles Wimbledon title

Sumit Nagal. Photograph: Patrick Scala/Getty Images Sumit Nagal entered the history books as only sixth Indian to win a Grand Slam junior title after winning the boys doubles trophy at the......