Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Polyglot, statesman and scholar, the inscrutable PV Narasimha Rao was often referred to as the Chanakya of Indian politics, the prime minister known for initiating far-reaching economic reforms and......

All you need to know about Bharat Ratna MS Swaminathan

Agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan's research as a plant geneticist addressed the issue of food insecurity and helped small farmers augment their income by enhancing productivity. IMAGE: In his......

Indian student, who was stabbed at a gym in US, dies

Varun Raj Pucha, the 24-year-old Indian student who was stabbed at a fitness centre in the United States state of Indiana, has succumbed to his injuries, the university where he was studying has......

Dr M S Swaminathan, who made India self-sufficient in food, passes away

M S Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who bet on sustainable farming passed away in Chennai on Thursday. He was 98 and is survived by three......

When Santa Wore A Red Sari

The Budget oration of the finance minister and the confidence with which she delivered it, along with the measures and the recent upsurge in the economy would all contribute to unleashing the......

My Son Raj Subramaniam, The FedEx CEO

'He is a busy man these days, still, he makes it a point to call me at least once a month.' IMAGE: Raj Subramaniam, CEO, FedEx. Photograph: Kind courtesy FedEx Raj Subramaniam is the latest......

When 'national pride' trumps obvious questions

Should we not stop uncritically celebrating NRIs' elevation without regard to what kind of companies they are getting to run, and the nature of their products or business practices, asks T N Ninan.......

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

'The book captures Rana Kapoor's hunger for real estate leading to bungalows in Delhi, Mumbai, London and other cities; the multiple companies -- over 100 -- to fund his family's various ventures;......

Sukanya Verma's Favourite 2022 OTT Shows

In 2022, I made peace with the fact that I cannot watch every single show in the OTT universe. Week after week, there's a never-ending supply of hot and hyped new releases. Greedy as I was to see......

'I never had the audacity to dream of going to Hollywood'

'When people would tell me that any actor would give his left arm to be seen in a single frame of a Marvel project without even a single line of dialogue, I would laugh them off.''For me, Ms Marvel......

Ms Marvel Review

Ms Marvel has some super heroic stuff and emphasises there are no limitations from one's religion if one wants to follow one's dream, applauds Saarah Aslam. The Marvel universe is always a step......

When Satyajit Ray got UPSET

There is a world that Satyajit Ray created in his films that I wanted to be a part of -- as Durga bathed in the rain to Ravi Shankar's music; when Charulata sat on the swing regretting she never......

Dhoni leads star-studded IPL dream team: Who made the cut?

IMAGE: MS Dhoni was hailed as the epitome of leadership excellence. Photograph: BCCI Iconic Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni was on Sunday selected as the leader of IPL's all-time......

'Magician Dhoni can turn someone else's trash into treasure'

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni has captained Chennai Super Kings to a record 10 IPL finals. Photograph: BCCI Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a "magician" who can turn someone else's "trash into treasure"......

Jyothi smashes national record for third time in two weeks

IMAGE: Jyothi Yarraji clocked 13.04 seconds under a headwind speed of +1.4m/s in the heats to better her own earlier national record of 13.11 at the De Harry Schulting Games 2022 in Vught, the......

Jyothi smashes own 100m hurdles national record in UK

IMAGE: Jyothi Yarraji from Andhra Pradesh on Sunday clocked 13.11 seconds under permissible wind speed of +0.3m/s to better her own earlier national record of 13.23. Photograph: BCCI Jyothi......

Will They Win Mr and Ms Universe?

Please click on the image for a look at the latest in our Yeh Hai India series: Capturing the events and moods across our incredible country. Yeh Hai India IMAGE: Bodybuilders pose for a......