The Indian solider and his struggle with change

The average Indian soldier remains as hardy as before but he is certainly confused with the pace of change occurring all around him. It is here that the leaders -- the officers -- will have to......

Neither sport nor entertainment: The fraud called Formula One

A major antagonism is visible the world over between capitalism and democracy. But the Indian elite and the media continue to glorify capitalism, with all its sleaze. Their celebration of F1 is......

How to manage turbulences in real estate business

Chairman of HDFC, Deepak Parekh, in a key note address on the turbulences faced byIndia's real estate sector saidevery crisis in its own way brings out new opportunities, new insights and new......

Top 10 stocks in a volatile market

Much has been said of the volatility and the nervousness that have gripped the stock markets in the past two months. Investors have to understand that in the current phase of the markets, with the......

The pleasures and perils of day-trading

7.30 am: Woke up groggy-eyed. Reached out for the newspaper and watched CNBC for about half an hour. So many results, so many stocks to check out.8.45 am: Feel all pepped up for another day of......

Ben Stokes ready to step in for Root

IMAGE: Ben Stokes said he understands Joe Root's vision but he will make his own calls during the match. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images Ben Stokes considers himself to be 'Scottie......

Sick Hamilton aims to sleep off German GP disappointment

'(I) never felt this sick and this has been the hardest race weekend of my life' IMAGE: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton reacts. Photograph: Ralph Orlowski/Reuters Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton is......

Is he F1's newest champion-in-waiting?

The youngest Ferrari race driver since 1961 proved he has what it takes to handle the weight of expectation that comes with driving for the sport's most successful and glamorous team. IMAGE:......

The F1 2009 report card, Vol 1

Pull up your seats, F1 fans, the season class is well under way. With a third of the F1 season already wrapped up in white and neon green, here are a few facts we can glean from this insanely......

'Tendulkar has lost his fighting abilities'

Readers' responses toThe naked and the dead feature: It is SPOT ON.I feel we r saying this day only because of our seniors (namely Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman).Please make no......