Mr PM, give us the freedom to achieve economic success

After many false starts, India may well be at the inflexion point that Deng Xiaoping took China to post-1978. The window of opportunity is wide open right now, says Rajeev Srinivasan. IMAGE: Prime......

What do Goans THiNK of Tarun Tejpal?

The change of government in Goa changed THiNK’s character. Literary or intellectual luminaries were replaced by big-ticket celebrities, says Sunil Sethi In the furore over Tarun......

Controversies couldn't shake faith of Sai devotees

For millions of devotees he was a God. Although his life was also marked with various controversies, the faith among his devotees was not shaken up even once.There have been allegations of......

PM's speech at Governors' Conference

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's speech at the Governors' Conference in New Delhi on Wednesday:"I am delighted to greet and welcome the Hon. Governors and Lt. Governors......

Why Mumbai Indians is the brand to bet on

Much of this has been made possible by the owners's insistence on building a team, rather than banking on a collection of talented individuals not necessarily suited to play alongside one......

Sensex sheds 184 points at close, Nifty below 9,050; RIL down 3%

The broader market outperformed with the S&P BSE Midcap down 0.3%, while the S&P BSE Smallcap was little changed. Benchmarks indices settled the day lower with the Nifty breaking 9,050 level......

Vistara might cut business-class seats

Vistara might halve the number of business class seats in Airbus A320 aircraft, which it will induct early next year, as it struggles to fill up the front end of its flights. The airline is likely......

Infosys is back on track but still time to become IT bellwether

Infosys' September quarter results may have been impressive, but experts are not yet ready to give full credit for the performance to the new management. Image: Analysts expect CEO Vishal Sikka......

Vote For Your Favourite IPL 2023 Jersey!

IPL teams have evolved their team kits across the seasons, with new sponsors and kit manufacturers bringing in fresh ideas. This season, franchises like the Lucknow Super Giants have revamped their......

PICS: Royal Challengers too good for Knight Riders

Images from the IPL match between Royal Challengers and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Chennai. SCORECARD IMAGE: Glenn Maxwell rallied Royal Challengers Bangalore with a blazing 78 off 48 balls in......

PICS: Kings end losing run with last-ball win over RCB

Images from Thursday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab, in Sharjah. SCORECARD POINTS TABLE IMAGE: Kings XI Punjab batsmen Chris Gayle and K L Rahul celebrate a......

Kohli begins hunt for elusive IPL title as RCB face Sunrisers

IMAGE: Virat Kohli has always led from the front. Photograph: RCB/Twitter Virat Kohli will begin his quest for an elusive IPL title when perennial under-achievers Royal Challengers Bangalore......

Kohli's team have a poor record chasing targets

Of the 10 times India have made a fourth innings chase under Kohli, they have won only 1 and lost 7, with 2 draws.Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the numbers from a memorable game. IMAGE: Virat Kohli......