Combative Smriti Irani is!

The combativeness reflects her insistence not to meekly acquiesce to what has been going on in Raisina Hill for years or decades, observes Kartikeya Tanna.    In the murky world of......

What the world expects from Biden

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise......

'There can be positive things on the Internet'

Sreenath Sreenivasan will take over as the Chief Digital Officer, New York City this week.'It has reaffirmed my faith in humanity, especially when I have come to India and the general feeling is......

VOTE: Who made the biggest impact in 2015?

The year 2015 witnessed many major events in India. A few people/events were at the forefront, scripting history and dictating opinions. Take a look and don’t forget to make your pick for the......

Pranab Mukherjee's Budget Speech

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee presented the Budget for 2009-10 on July 6. Following is the BudgetSpeechof Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee: Madam Speaker, I rise to present the Budget for......

Ads never lie: FCB Ulka boss

Has the Budget been harsh on the advertising industry? Or has it been really good? How can advertising business make the most of this year's Budget?Now that Finance Minister P Chidambaram has......

How fair is Fair & Lovely?

The idea that private firms have a corporate social responsibility to better society has caught the attention of executives everywhere. The annual report of virtually every large company claims its......

'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......

The Toughest Choice Kajol Has Ever Made

IMAGE: Kajol at the launch of The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com After sending her fans into a tizzy with her cryptic Instagram post last Friday, Kajol......

'Where did Kapil Sharma learn to act like this?'

'Karenge aur kaam, sir. Zindagi bahut choti hai, ideas bahut sare hain.' IMAGE: Kapil Sharma as Manas in Zwigato. Kapil Sharma has made a career laughing at and with Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh......

'Grateful to be alive, I want to work'

'All my life, I have made expensive films. This time, I want to make the least expensive film ever made in Bollywood.''It's an honest attempt to climb Mount Everest without knowing if I will reach......

Soccer Extras: Reds not thinking of Barca loss, says Klopp

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah looks dejected on missing a scoring opportunity against Barcelona on Wednesday. Photograph: Albert......

Football Extras: Neymar risks Euro ban as UEFA to investigate his VAR criticism

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Paris St Germain's Neymar. Photograph: Charles Platiau/Reuters Paris St Germain forward Neymar will be investigated by UEFA for......

Italian soccer in dire state as television weighs options

When Italy's cash-strapped soccer clubs meet on Monday to prepare for a new deal on broadcast rights, their deliberations will be coloured by the unhappy knowledge that Italian football is in a......

It's going to end by me getting a clean chit: Modi

FormerIndian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modiin his first full interview since his suspension as commissioner of the Twenty20 league in April believes he is innocent and is confident of......

IOC chief Rogge lands in hot water

International Olympic chief Jacques Rogge was in hot water again on Saturday after suggesting Greece might not stage the best Games ever in Athens this August. Rogge, who in the past week has fired......