'Gorbachev let the Soviet empire die'

'It would be a huge mistake to think that Gorbachev's reforms did not achieve anything.''We all live in the world, which is in many respects a result of Glasnost and Perestroika.' IMAGE: Russian......

The Tiranga, From 1906 To 1947

How the Indian Flag has evolved over the years. Photograph: Prasar Bharati on Twitter Actor Satish Shah set off a Twitter storm (external link) on Tuesday after he posted a picture with the......

Biden ready to reset US-Pak ties

US-Pakistan relations are poised to touch a qualitatively new level under the Biden administration, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Then US vice president Joe Biden, centre, plays host to......

We've got a lot of work to do. It's not going to be easy: Kamala Harris

United States Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday acknowledged the challenges that lie ahead after January 20 when Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States,......

7% growth may shut the door on banking reform

'The one sector where there is still a sense of crisis is banking, but the government has regrettably set its face against privatising any of the government-owned banks,' says T N Ninan. IMAGE:......

Immigration ban: America Inc vs Trump

US President Donald Trump's executive order prohibiting the entry of people from seven Muslim majority nations -- Syria, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Somalia, Yemen and Libya -- for 90 days widened the rift......

RBI may cut rate by 25 basis points

Two out of 12 experts polled say central bank will cut rate to cushion note ban blow; others say Fed rate hike might make it push the pause button, reports Business Standard's Anup Roy. The......

What is the right value of rupee, Mr Rajan?

If the RBI governor's logic holds, the rupee is far from being extremely overvalued, says Abheek Barua. Governor Raghuram Rajan has over the last few months successfully fended off the armada of......

Watch These Indian Gems GLITTER!

Scientists, sci-fi, stand-up, suspense, take your pick of OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations:   The Matrix ResurrectionsWhere to watch? BookMyShow StreamLanguage: English......

Rocket Boys: Our heroes have come back in flesh and blood

Rocket Boys offer an overwhelming experience to me and many others who saw Homi Bhabha in action at Trombay, notes Dr K S Parthasarathy, former Secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board. IMAGE:......

Rocket Boys Review

Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh deliver a soaring tribute to the two pillars of India's science world in Rocket Boys, applauds Sukanya Verma. There was a time when differences didn't come in the way of......

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Diamonds are Forever. So is Sean Connery. Bond. James Bond. To have the world's best-known introduction to your credit. To play a character so indelibly that half a dozen actors try and cannot......

India end best-ever World Cup campaign with 2 more gold

Photograph: Kind courtesy, ISSF_official/Instagram India pulled the curtains down on its best-ever ISSF World Cup campaign with two more gold medals on Sunday, somewhat making up for missing out......

Tiger Woods will not face charges in car crash

‘This remains an accident and an accident is not a crime. They do happen, unfortunately.’ IMAGE: The damaged car of Tiger Woods is towed away after he was involved in a car crash, near......

Tiger Woods awake and responsive after crash

Police investigating cause of crash. IMAGE: The damaged car of Tiger Woods is towed away after he was involved in a car crash, near Los Angeles, California, on Tuesday. Photograph: Mario......

Football Focus: Guardiola fears Aguero's season is over

  IMAGE: Manchester City's Sergio Aguero reacts after sustaining an injury.Photograph: Martin Rickett/Reuters Manchester City’s all-time top scorer Sergio Aguero could be out for the......

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss dies at 80

Jerry Buss, who parlayed a $1,000 real estate investment into ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 10 National Basketball Association championships and making the team one of the most......