3 Indian writers in Man Asian Prize longlist

Indian writers Jeet Thayil, Anjali Joseph and Benyamin were on Tuesday named in the Man Asian Literary Prize longlist of 15 authors which also figure Nobel winner Orhan Pamuk. The list for the......

Haryana school wins US award

A team of students from Haryana is among the top two winners of the US State Department's 2005 Doors to Diplomacy contest.The awards that carry a scholarship of $2,000 for each member of the......

What if Nehru had used the IAF in 1962?

'If we had sent a few airplanes (into Tibet), we could have wiped the Chinese out.''And everything could have been different in the 1962 War.''They did not believe me there was no Chinese air......

Freebies are the new god in Tamil Nadu

'The irresistible charm of Indian politics is it can always throw up surprises -- even when it looks as predictable as in Tamil Nadu,' discovers Shekhar Gupta. Writings on the Wall is a metaphor......

Kuwait gold souk traders tense as war draws nearer

In troubled times the fluctuating price of gold is used the world over as a political barometer and the fabulous gold souk in Kuwait City is no exception to this age-old tradition.As war with Iraq......

Why Sri Sri is laughing all the way to the bank

Yoga, wellness, meditation, Ayurveda, software and toothpaste -- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has successfully merged business with spirituality, reports Nikita Puri. IMAGE: Art of Living now offers......

Tax benefit on personal loan? Yes!

The March 31 deadline for making investments to get tax benefits is at hand. Have we made the right investments this year?Isour tax planning for financial year 2007-08 correct? What are the best......

Bridgerton, Baahubali, Beasts On OTT This Week

Lots of romance and action on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.   Bridgerton Season 3Where to watch? NetflixLanguage: English Fans of the Bridgerton brood rejoice as a......

CAT Review: Authentic, Praiseworthy

CAT is worth a watch, recommends Deepa Gahlot. The image of Punjab created by films and music videos is light years away from the grim, crime and corruption-ridden Punjab of Balwinder Singh......

The Actor Who Corrected Dilip Kumar!

During rehearsals, when Dilip Kumar improvised, Gulshan Grover was quick to point out that he had got the lines wrong. Had death not snatched him away on July 7, 2021, Dilip Kumar would have......

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives. The year has been full of challenges for the Indian film industry. There was talk about Bollywood losing its bearing as film......

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami celebrates taking a wicket for the Punjab Kings during IPL 2021. Photograph: BCCI The top Indian players, including Mohammed Shami, Shikhar Dhawan, Ravichandran Ashwin and......

Ranji roundup: Jaggi hits unbeaten ton on Day 2

IMAGE: Chhattisgarh batsman Amandeep Khare being greeted by teammate after his double century during the Ranji Trophy match against Vidarbha at VCA Stadium in Nagpur. Photograph: PTI Ishank Jaggi......

IPL preview: Struggling RCB seek revival against KKR

Virat Kohli-led RCB are struggling at sixth position after two wins and as many as four defeats. IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli, centre, with star batsman AB de Villiers,......

IPL Preview: Daredevils seek revival of fortune under new captain

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer is faced with the enormous task of turning it around for Delhi Daredevils. Photograph: BCCI Struck by the crisis emanating from Gautam Gambhir's resignation as......

Vijay Hazare: Dhoni wins hearts but Bengal win semis

2000-odd spectators who had come to watch him (Dhoni) in action were not disappointed IMAGE: Fans of Jharkhand cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni enter pitch during the semi-final of the Vijay......