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Aircraft from Vedic-era, not Wright Brothers: UP guv

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has claimed that Vedic-era sage Bharadwaj, not the Wright Brothers, conceptualised the idea of an aircraft. IMAGE: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel.......

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Pratinav Anil is able to foresee some agency and assertion on the part of India's Muslims.His hope emanates from the citizenship rights movement of Muslims in 2019-2020, notes Mohammad Sajjad.......

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.'A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait......

Surprise That Charles Became Charles III

The unfortunate associations with the name Charles for an English king -- one who was executed; the other with a very unsavoury reputation -- led royal observers to assume that Charles would not......

Air India: Will JRD Tata's Legend Return?

J R D Tata and Air India... Mrigank Warrier explores one of India's eternal love stories. IMAGE: J R D Tata was India's first qualified pilot; his flying license bore the legend No 1. Photograph:......

The talk of US economic decline is political hot air: Obama

US President Obama claimed that though "a lot of Americans feel anxious", the current state of the American economy is not in decline. Image: President Obama's final State of the Union address.......

Solar-powered unmanned aircraft to be developed

Elated by the successful completion of the first leg of 'round-the-world' trip in a solar-powered aircraft, CEO of the Solar Impulse Project Andre Borschberg on Wednesday said he and his......

Shivkar Talpade: First man to fly an aircraft?

The facts remain cloaked in mystery, but the legend goes that Talpade had created a flying machine powered by mercury and solar energy, and based on ideas outlined in Vedic texts. Image: Wright......

Brand isn't everything, says Pepsico India chief

D Shivakumar is a strict vegetarian, but that does not stop us from talking about fish. As we settle into a table at Varq, the Taj hotel’s contemporary Indian food restaurant, I explain my......

What Vijay Mallya can learn from Warren Buffett

Kingfisher owner Vijay Mallya can learn a lot from business magnate Warren Buffett, says Vivek Kaul. It is sad that Warren Buffett has never gotten around to writing a book sharing his......

'It was an honour to play one of our nation builders'

'I hope more shows highlight the unsung heroes of our rich history.''As for bringing the trophy home, a man can hope, but truly I am just excited to be there.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Jim......

Golden Globes: RRR Has Tough Competition

S S Rajamouli's period action film RRR has scooped nominations in two categories at the Golden Globe Awards: Best Picture, Non-English, and Best Original Song, Motion Picture. Rajamouli thanked......

Superheroes. Super cops. Super Fun

Super heroes, super cops, super fun. Sukanya Verma tells us it's all there on OTT this week. Spider-Man: No Way HomeWhere to watch? BookMyShow StreamLanguage: English Peter Parker continues to......

The BEST International Films of 2021

2021 may go down in the history of world cinema as having produced the largest number of good quality films from across the world. What is remarkable is that practically all of these films were......

'Men in our country have not grown up'

'All the guys in this country were stuck in the 'alpha' for the longest time.''They were told not to cry, be the man in the house.''I wanted to touch upon that vulnerability and innocence that is......

Sunny Singh Gill set to become first referee of Indian descent in EPL

IMAGE: Sunny Singh Gill will enter the history books when he steps onto the field for the EPL fixture between Crystal Palace and Luton. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters Sunny Singh Gill was standing......

Will Mumbai Indians retain these 4 stars?

IMAGE: The coming IPL mega auction will be a challenge for five-time champions Mumbai Indians as they attempt to get back most of their squad who will be in demand from the other nine teams.......

'My career had more quality than quantity'

'It's like sometimes you go to a top restaurant and order a dish, the food quantity might be less, but if the quality and taste is good, then it leaves a mark forever.''As far as my career is......

Football Briefs: Chhetri winner in running for 2017 AFC Cup Goal of Tournament

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: India captain Sunil Chhetri. Photograph: AIFF Media India captain Sunil Chhetri's spectacular free-kick goal in Bengaluru FC's......

'Cricket needs to wake up. But how?'

'Put cricket, first and foremost, at the centre of every decision you take.''The bottom line must always be the sport that we love.'Rahul Dravid as eloquent as always in his M A K Pataudi Memorial......

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