Trump's Disruptions: Blessing In Disguise

We must bring a laser focus on our own interests, and define our friends and foes more clearly instead of trying to live by somebody else's rules. We must grow up, think for ourselves, think India......

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Lillian Carter, a trained nurse and a Peace Corps worker, spent two years of her life, when she was in her late 60s, serving the poor in India, in the 1960s. She was posted as a volunteer to......

You are a corrupt person: SC to Bengal ex-minister Partha Chatterjee

The Supreme Court on Wednesday told former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee, held in an alleged cash-for-job scam in the state, "On the face of it you are a corrupt person. Crores of rupees......

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

'We are going to need more technical people in government.''You can't expect a generalist to understand the complicated world of financial engineering.''I regret to say that most of our politicians......

Avoid Mini Trade Deal With US

The Budget has given signals that India is sensitive to US needs and willing to walk the extra mile, but if need be, we should respond in equal measure as a sovereign nation, notes Ajay Srivastava.......

'Govt Unsure How To Fire Economy Upwards'

'I am optimistic about the Budget because of the fiscal discipline the government has committed to.' IMAGE: A wholesale market in Guwahati on Budget Day. Photograph: ANI Photo The growth rate of......

What Direction Will The Budget Take?

The finance minister could improve the quality of public spending, which could mean placing greater emphasis on capital expenditure and a closer review of revenue spending, such as subsidies, to......

Why CEOs, Bankers Want To Be Like Bumrah

From CEOs to RBI governors, cricket's rich imagery and strategy resonate deeply with leadership, uncertainty, and decision-making across industries and global diplomacy, points out Suveen Sinha.......

'Why Are Stars Being Paid Rs 35 Crore?'

'Everyone knows the money the stars are asking for is absurd.' IMAGE: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, a box office flop. Ashok Kumar is widely recognised as Hindi cinema's......

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Salim-Javed became the first Hindi film writers who could be considered brands, and they are still boldface names, celebrities in their own right, chronicles Dinesh Raheja. IMAGE: Salim Khan and......

'An Actor At The Top Of His Game'

'At his wedding with Patralekha, I officiated as the groom's father as Raj has lost both parents, and that's the relationship we share today.' IMAGE: Rajkummar Rao with Hansal Mehta on the sets of......

Paradise Review: Riveting!

Prasanna Vithanage's Paradise leaves the audience to read between the lines and draw their own conclusions about the frailty of human nature, and how easily violence seizes the most unexpected......

Sinner accepts doping ban: What it means for tennis

IMAGE: Jannik Sinner, who successfully defended his Australian Open crown last month, had tested positive for anabolic agent clostebol which he said had entered his system from a member of his......

What made Paes, Bhupathi, Mirza reunite after ages?

IMAGE: Indian Tennis superstars Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza at the Tennis Premier League auction in Mumbai, on Wednesday. Photograph: Kind courttesy Tennis Premier League Ahead......

'Individuals focused on monetary gain': P T Usha hits back

IMAGE: IOA president P T Usha alleged that some of the executive council members 'have very questionable track records, including allegations of gender bias and even cases of sexual harassment......

Staff first, money later for new India coach Gambhir

IMAGE: IMAGE: Virat Kohli with Gautam Gambhir at the Eden Gardens during the IPL 2024 season. Photograph:  KKR/Instagram The financial nitty-gritties of Gautam Gambhir's appointment as......

Why Kerala's athletics legacy is fading

'It's a downfall for the powerhouse that produced some iconic names such as PT Usha, Shiny Wilson, Anju Bobby George' IMAGE: Kerala will be represented by four members -- Muhammed Anas, Muhammed......