The Man Who Said No To The Big Bang

Jayant Narlikar wrote alternative what-if histories, explained difficult scientific theories with funny analogies, and leavened his lectures with jokes and humorous asides. Illustration: Dominic......

How Dr Manmohan Singh became India's 'reforms' man

He drew the roadmap of India's economic reform, unshackled it from the licence raj and pulled it back from the brink when even its gold reserve was pledged. IMAGE: Former Prime Minister Dr......

Dr Singh's final journey to begin tomorrow at 9.30 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were among the top leaders who paid homage to former prime minister Manmohan Singh at his home in New Delhi on......

Manmohan Singh's last rites to be performed with full State honours

The last rites of former prime minister Manmohan Singh would be performed at Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday with full State honours as the nation united in paying rich tributes to the departed leader......

Men are paid more, feel US working women

A growing number of working women in the US believe they are paid less than their male counterparts, even if they have same skills and experience, says a survey.According to a study by job portal......

Over two-thirds of Indian employers plan to hire in 2013

India has emerged as one of the most optimistic economies in the world where more than two-thirds of employers are planning to add full-time and permanent workforce in 2013. According to......

US to go on a hiring spree

Reflecting the bullish employment market, companies in the US plan to recruit new personnel over the next three months, says a survey. According to a study by job portal CareerBuilder, nearly......

24% US employees can't afford holidays: Survey

Many employees in the US revealed that financial constraints and heavy workloads will make it impossible for them to take a vacation this year and even people who are going away are bringing work......

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

I may not have the looks for cinema, but my spirit is unassailable, Satish Kaushik once said in an interview. A four decade-long career full of work before and behind the camera is testament to his......

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

'It would have made (Producer) Ramesh Taurani very happy if I taken two Bombay stars, but the reason why I kept mentally rejecting the regular sort of casting was to discover this excitement, you......

Om Puri: A career in 30 pictures

Om Puri passed away into the ages on January 6. The actor has worked in over 300 movies, over several languages. He has also worked in many Hollywood movies, in prominent roles. Here's......

The Girl Salman Khan Noticed!

'When the camera rolls, he is Salman Khan and he is Aayush Sharma.''No family comes into the picture.''That became quite a challenge for Aayush because he knew this film will make or break his......

Is The Military Giving Up On Cricket?

In the absence of the Army, the BCCI may not consider a depleted Services side worthy of participation at the national level, notes Air Marshal Pramod Vasant Athawale (retd). IMAGE: Indian Army......

Lahiri off to a sensational start, shares lead in La Quinta

- 'I'm really happy with the way I started today. I was a bit unsure of how I was going to go today.' IMAGE: Anirban Lahiri of India plays his tee shot on the third hole during the first round of......

Five talking-points from the weekend in La Liga

Barcelona's eight-game winning run was halted following a 2-2 draw with Valencia, Atletico Madrid lost 1-0 at Real Betis and a resurgent Real Madrid secured their fourth win in a row by beating......