Aakar Patel: China Flourishes While India Digs Up Past

We no longer have the ambition to rival China save through words. We are happy to be fighting ourselves and digging up disputes from centuries ago as a substitute for real development, argues Aakar......

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

'People's expectations were very high.''We felt both sides had understood each other.''But the removal of Article 370 triggered apprehensions within the Naga people.'Rashme Sehgal reports. IMAGE:......

Schools, shops reopen in violence-hit Sambhal, but no internet

Two days after violence broke out during a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque, life in Sambhal was gradually returning to normal on Tuesday with schools reopening and several shops selling......

After disengagement, focus should be on...: Jaishankar on LAC row

The disengagement part of the "problem" with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh has been put at rest and the focus should now be on de-escalation, External Affairs......

'God Save Insurance Industry'

'Some of the astounding proposals, if translated into statutory provisions, would be suicidal.''This would not be a wonder cure for increasing insurance penetration and only result in mushrooming......

CLSA shifts focus back to India, cuts China exposure

Global brokerage firm CLSA has reversed its early tactical shift from Indian equities to Chinese stocks, and has decided to raise India allocation while cutting exposure to China. Illustration:......

India better placed than China in trade with US: Experts

Donald Trump's Presidency of the United States will open new opportunities for India though certain sectors, especially pharma and IT, may face the heat if the incoming president decides to impose......

Trump's Tariff Tussle With India

'While criticising India's high tariffs, Mr Trump stated he would impose reciprocal taxes on Indian products if re-elected.''However, since India's tariffs follow WTO rules, Mr Trump's actions......

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach. Aristotle's words acquire a larger-than-life embodiment in Bollywood's brand of educationists. On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Sukanya Verma......

'The Audience Can't Be Tricked'

'In the audience's mind there is no urgency to go see a film in the theatre.''If you pay for social media buzz it does not convert into bums on seats.' IMAGE: Madhavan as Vanraj Kashyap, Ajay......

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......

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

'...without looking into yourself.''What matters most is human relationships and the human mind.' IMAGE: Roshan Mathew and Darshana Rajendran in Paradise. A film-maker, who chooses to make a......

What's Agassi Doing With Jonty Rhodes?

'Tennis is a sport where you may enjoy watching more than playing. But pickleball flips that -- once you get the bug, you want to play more than watch.' IMAGE: Andre Agassi and Jonty Rhodes at the......

Can't see another fast bowler matching: Broad heaps praise on Anderson

IMAGE: James Anderson bagged his 700th Test wicket during the 5th India vs England Test in Dharamsala. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Anderson etched his name in history books on Saturday,......