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The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most......

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Hymns and songs about Lord Ram reverberated in temples, special prayers were held, processions taken out, rangolis made and bhandara events were held Monday as the country soaked in religious......

Assam CM's request to Rahul Gandhi: Please don't visit...

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should avoid visiting the birthplace of Srimanta Sankardeva at Batadrava on January 22, as there can be no......

TN's ancient link to Sengol, the sceptre to be installed in Parliament

The 'historical and sacred sengol (sceptre) received by first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru symbolising the transfer of power from the British to India in 1947, and set to be installed in the new......

Constitution cannot survive if India's demography changes: Madras HC judge

The Indian Constitution's survival hinges on the nation's demographic profile and if it is altered, then it would cease to exist, Judge, Madras High Court, Justice GR Swaminathan has said. ......

How finance ministers have amused us with Budget speeches

Budget speeches have been replete with incomprehensible and even hilarious statements, says Rathin Roy. In India, Budget speeches are also platforms for identifying issues that require fiscal......

Divine help! Modi eyes temple gold to tide over trade imbalance

A successful gold monetisation programme could go a long way in helping India reduce its trade imbalance. Image: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to get his hands on temple gold to......

Tea, world's 2nd most popular beverage

Tea is the second most popular beverage in the world, after water. It is estimated that somewhere between 18 and 20 billion 6 oz. cups of tea are drunk daily on our planet. An extension of numbers......

The Budget's link to April Fools' Day

I must confess that I am writing this piece on All Fools' Day. Lest the reader ends up with a mistaken belief, at the outset, a caveat would be in order. This piece is about the budgetary......

Finance Minister P Chidambaram's speech

Mr. Speaker, Sir It is my privilege to present the Budget for 2007-08. I. A MID-TERM REPORT CARD ON THE ECONOMY 2. In November 2006, the UPA Government crossed the midpoint of its term of office. A......

Salaam Venky Review: Film Belongs to Kajol, Vishal Jethwa

Kajol does the best she can with the role though it is a bit limiting.Vishal Jethwa gives the movie-crazy Venky a bright charm, observes Deepa Gahlot. Revathy had acted in Aye Zindagi, a recent......

'Atalji reminded me of Savarkar'

'He was a poet at heart and a saint by nature.' IMAGE: Lata Mangeshkar with then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Photograph: Rediff Archives. Lata Mangeshkar is devastated by Atal Bihari......

Review: Anna fails to inspire

Actor-director Shashank Udapurkar's biopic Anna, is a sad linear sketch of the man who brought the Delhi establishment on its knees, feels Prasanna D Zore. Kisan Baburao Hazare, aka Anna......

10 historical performances!

Some historical performances here! India’s heritage brims in rich history and heroes. Bollywood has often attempted to tap its grand potential on celluloid too. The result is some of Hindi......

Game of Thrones devotee? Score the characters!

The wise Imp or the Mother Dragon? Take your pick!The interweb has been abuzz with everything Game of Thrones ever since the television adaptation of G R R Martin's magnificent fantasy drama series......

Soccer wrap: Bayern win Bundesliga with last-gasp goal

A summary of Saturday's action in the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Serie A and Saudi Pro League. IMAGE: Manuel Neuer celebrates with the trophy and teammates after Bayern......

Thuram criticises FIFA for ending anti-racism project

French World Cup winner Lilian Thuram has criticised FIFA's decision to dissolve its anti-racism task force, telling Reuters he found the decision "shocking". FIFA wrote to members in September to......

Monaco Grand Prix: Hamilton fastest in practice after drain cover drama

IMAGE: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP in the garage while the Mercedes GP team work on his car. Photograph: Lars Baron/Getty Images. Formula One world champion Lewis......

Rosberg takes Monaco hat-trick after Mercedes gaffe

Nico Rosberg of Germany and Mercedes GP celebrates winning the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit de Monaco. Photograph: Paul Gilham/Getty Images Germany's Nico Rosberg celebrated a surprise......

Hamilton on pole for Monaco Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton (C) of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates finishing first alongside second placed Nico Rosberg (L) of Germany and Mercedes GP and thrid placed Sebastian Vettel (R) of Germany......

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