Dr Swaminathan changed India's destiny from begging bowl to food basket

"As I was working on agriculture, my family wanted me to take over the management of our plantations. But my aim was to master the art of developing new varieties, that is genetics and breeding. As......

All set to hold G20 Summit, Delhi turns into a fortress

Security has been beefed up across the national capital, especially in New Delhi district, on the eve of the G20 summit with police, paramilitary forces and other agencies maintaining a hawk-eye......

The Modi Interview: 'India will be developed by 2047'

A week before he hosts world leaders at the G20 summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asserted that the 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' model can be the guiding principle for the welfare of a world......

Democracy in our veins, no discrimination against minorities: Modi

Asserting that democracy is "in our spirit...and flows in our veins", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said there is no question of discrimination in India on the grounds of caste or......

'Economic rebound has run out of steam'

'When the average growth in the last three years was just 2.5%, how does that make us the fastest growing country?''They only tell you what has happened in the last 2 years; they are not taking......

Amrit kaal's 1st budget fulfils dreams of...: Modi

Terming the Union budget 'historic', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the first budget in 'Amrit Kaal' has established a strong base to fulfil the resolve of a developed India and......

5G Phones May Cost Rs 10,000 By 2024

The chipset accounts for over 25%-30% of the cost of an average smart phone.Hence, a reduction in its price, device makers say, will make a huge difference to the cost of a phone. Illustration:......

TCS aims to achieve $50 bn revenue by 2030

IT major TCS is planning to revamp the organisation structure to align with customers more closely, as it aims to achieve $50 billion (about Rs 3.89 lakh crore) revenue by 2030, a source aware of......

City of Dreams 2 review

The second season of City Of Dreams has more pulp, hardly any juice, feels Sreehari Nair. Season 1 of Nagesh Kukunoor's City of Dreams, for all its pulpiness, aspired to paint an epic vision of......

Netflix has spent 3,000 crores on India programs

Since its entry in 2016, Netflix has announced over 60 titles to be sourced from India.Vanita Kohli-Khandekar reports. IMAGE: Neena Gupta and her daughter Masaba in Masaba Masaba. Masaba Masaba is......

Is he India's answer to Bruce Lee?

'When we make these action machismo films, the stupidest thing is to show that the hero sails through a thousand people. It's a tradition we have grown up with.''We don't have the basis of creating......

Pujara@100: Opens up on best knocks, preparation and 'shutting out outside noise'

IMAGE: When the second Test gets underway, Cheteshwar Pujara will become the 13th Indian to play 100 Tests. Photograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images Known for his workmanlike approach to batting,......

As a bowler my job is to stay one step ahead of batters: Harshal

'I have to develop skills to render myself effective at the international level. I have never been an express fast bowler though on a good day I can go near 140 kmph.' IMAGE: Harshal Patel relies......

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

  IMAGE: Former Bulgaria and Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov believes Michael Carrick (right), who will take the team from Ole Gunnar Solksjaer (left) for Tuesday's crucial......

Now retired, Ojha keen to play in overseas leagues

IMAGE: Pragyan Ojha, centre, had a successful spin partnership with Ravichandran Ashwin in Tests, taking 20 wickets in the 2011 home games against the West Indies and 13 the following year against......

Work as hard as Kohli: Windies assistant coach tells his players

'Hard work is boring but it can give you great success. Once they keep working and dealing with the process, they will have a chance.' IMAGE: India captain Virat Kohli hits out during the third......