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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.......

What Ails India's Civil Service

'A large portion of youngsters who aspire to join the civil services are not motivated by the spirit of public service and idealism of which the civil services offer in abundance.' 'When they join......

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.......

Richard Gere, spiritual leaders, industry heads join Modi for UN yoga session

Famed Hollywood actor Richard Gere, Iyengar yoga exponent Deidra Demens, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and prominent American singer Mary Millben were among the eminent personalities who joined......

US state sues China on coronavirus handling

Missouri has become the first US State to sue China, alleging that Beijing suppressed information, arrested whistleblowers and denied the contagious nature of the novel coronavirus that led to the......

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......

US to honor Prajwala founder

Sunitha Krishnan, founder and president of the Hyderabad-based Prajwala, was named a recipient of the 2011 John Jay Justice award that annually honours the contributions of three innovative and......

Needed: 10,000 Angel Investors

The slightly built young man sitting across the table from me did not look like the typical entrepreneur one meets in India. He wore thick rimmed spectacles, and had close-cropped hair and a Ph.D.......

Indian behind Wright Varsity R&D hub

The Wright State University College of Engineering and Computer Science recently unveiled its new Krishan and Vicky Joshi Research Centre, at an event attended by Ohio Governor Bob Taft, WSU......

Larry Ellison's bossy life at Oracle

For 30 years all of Oracle Corp., maker of the database software that drives thousands of big businesses around the world, has revolved around its founder. Larry Ellison owns a 23% stake worth $18......

Irrfan Khan to play Nehru?

Filmfare Award winner Irrfan Khan is expected to play India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in Cate Blanchett starrer Indian Summer, according to reports. Indian governmentofficials, being......

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044.Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding -- and it is this trifecta India needs to work on,......

Want to train like Serena or Nadal?

$62,000 to train like Nadal, but are tennis academies worth it? IMAGE: Rafael Nadal trains children. Photograph: Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images for LTA. You now can train like Serena Williams or......

'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......

'Ganguly's ouster was wrong'

As part of a series of weekly chats on cricket, Prem Panicker appeared on the rediff Chat at 1300 EDT/1000 PDT on December 15. Following is a transcript of the chat. Earlier transcripts: - 'On form......

Chappell's e-mail to the BCCI

Full text of India cricket team coach Greg Chappell's e-mail toBoard of Control for Cricket in India president Ranbir Singh Mahendra, courtesy DNA,India TVDue to comments made by Mr Sourav Ganguly......

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