'General Zia was real startled'

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.''Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.' IMAGE: Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri and her husband Hardeep Singh Puri, currently India's minister of......

'What the rat miners did was tremendous'

'These are people whom very few give importance and they were doing a mammoth job for the nation.' IMAGE: Rescue operation underway at the Silkyara tunnel before the 41 workers trapped inside were......

Appearing for class 10, 12 board exams twice a year will be optional: Pradhan

Appearing for class 10 and 12 board exams twice a year will not be mandatory and the concept is being introduced as an option to reduce students' stress caused by the fear of single opportunity,......

'India must have its place in the sun'

'China seems more intent on creating a new world order rather than shaping the existing one.''India is of course, at this moment in time, aligned with the West-led order because of China's......

Sebi ban not a problem: Zee's Goenka to staff

The merger of ZEE Entertainment and Sony has reached an advanced stage of completion, and the issues faced by promoters with Sebi should not become a problem for the company, debarred ZEEL MD Punit......

The Credila Success Story

Education finance is a complex and dynamic sector.There are too many variables -- the course, the calibre of students, the universities, and the job prospects once the course is over, notes Tamal......

Ravneet Kaur: An IAS officer with varied experience

The Appointments Committee of Cabinet has named Ravneet Kaur, a Punjab cadre IAS officer of 1988 batch, as chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Kaur will hold the post for five......

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Ajay Banga was on Wednesday appointed the next president of the World Bank, becoming the first-ever Indian-American to head the global financial institution which said it looks forward to working......

'If I don't get it for 12th Fail, there will be another film...'

'There can be no bigger compliment than people walking away, carrying the film in their hearts, and thanking you for it.' IMAGE: Vikrant Massey in 12th Fail. Vikrant Massey is not a trained actor,......

Patience and empathy drive new and improved Ishan Kishan

IMAGE: Ishan Kishan hit a 34-ball 69 in Mumbai Indians' successful chase against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday. He is currently the leading run-getter for MI with 161 runs from five......

Is Yashasvi Jaiswal the next Bradman or Tendulkar?

'Yashasvi Jaiswal is a very good batsman but I think comparisons are too early' IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal has become the toast of the nation after slamming a magnificent double hundred against......

'I am here to make you uncomfortable'

'Playing for India was my dream and when I get tired, I always remind myself of this. That's where the smile is from.' IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah says he likes to enjoy cricket as it 'means a lot' to......

Should Selectors Stick With The Old Or...

We need to make sensible choices that are in the long-term interest of Indian cricket -- and the game itself, suggests Indrajit Gupta. IMAGE: Rinku Singh bats during the fourth T20I against......

Spot-fixer Salman Butt in PCB's national selection panel

IMAGE: Salman Butt at the National Stadium in Karachi on November 26. Photograph: Salman Butt/X In a major development, the Pakistan Cricket Board has included tainted former captain Salman Butt......