US school includes Kamasutra in vocabulary

When the very mention of the word 'Kamasutra'may raise many eyebrows, a school in Florida, US, has made it a part of its vocabulary in history textbooks -- to the chagrin of many parents. Of the......

Kama Sutra: It's potent, popular & a money spinner

At eight kilos, bound in silk, with paper of a grammage normally reserved for magazine covers, it's probably the heaviest, lushest book I have handled, but while it might be good for building......

Chidambaram, a bold reformer and taskmaster

From a hard core Leftist in the late 1960s to being the liberal face, Palaniappan Chidambaram combines in him the qualities of a bold reformer, experienced administrator and a taskmaster in......

Pink City painted red

The terror strike at Jaipur in Rajasthan was considered to be one of the worst attack in the country in recent times. Over 60 persons died and scores of others were injured in the mad act of terror......

New Volvo SUV XC90 at Rs 58 lakh

Bullish on the Indian market despite global economic downturn, Swedish luxury carmaker Volvo on Wednesday said it will enhance its product portfolio in the country, including a premium sports......

Get Volvo S80 @ Rs 45 lakhs

Managing Director of Volvo Car India, Paul de Voijs, poses with the newly launched Volvo S80 car in New Delhion Thursday. Volvo SX80, a luxury sedan car and Volvo XC90, a SUV, will be available in......

How good is the Nissan Teana?

In the world of automobiles, some decisions are easy to make. So easy that it makes the automotive journalist redundant. For example, if you want a large sedan and don't want to spend premium money......

IBM CEO meets Maran, discusses company's plans

IBM Corp's CEO and Chairman Samuel J Palmisanocalled on Communications and IT Minister Dayanidhi Maran on Tuesday to discuss company's plans in India. According to official sources, during the......

Neetu Chandra slams Alia's Bihari look in Udta Punjab

The latest Bollywood updates. The trailer of Udta Punjab might have earned praise everywhere, but it has failed to impress Garam Masala actress Neetu Chandra. She has penned an open letter to......

Saina to meet Wang Yihan in China Open semis

Defending champion Saina Nehwal sailed into the semi-finals of the US $700,000 China Open Super Series Premier after a straight games’ victory over Japan's Nozomi Okuhara, at the Haixia......

Tendulkar breaks Lara's world record

Sachin Tendulkar became the highest Test-run scorer on Friday when he passed his target of 15 runs in the first innings of the second Test match against Australia in Mohali. Tendulkar scored three......

Tendulkar stresses on maintaining hygiene

It was a rare sight as the entire Indian cricket team lined up before school children and washed their hands with soap to send across a message of maintaining hygiene. The occasion was a......

Playing in the USPGA Tour is my goal: Chowrasia

SSP Chowrasia finally banished the gremlins and stunned a star-studded field to walk away with the Indian Masters title as the Delhi Golf Club witnessed a new star on Sunday. Son of a greenkeeper......

'Packer was a revolutionary'

Kerry Packer was a revolutionary. Ideas constitute a powerful force in this world. Good ideas need wings and as well as landing gear and Packer had both. It is not very easy to get the......