60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

In a culture where children take up the profession of their father, her becoming a politician was seen as natural and acceptable. IMAGE: Indira Gandhi takes oath as the prime minister of India on......

'Dr Gadgil Understood Environment's Impact On Mankind's Future'

'His report created a lot of negative reaction in Kerala and in a way, he was crucified for writing such a report.''I asked him, "Don't you feel frustrated?"''His reply was, "Have you read Bhagavad......

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Today's situation in the Shaksgam Valley is the consequence of what happened in Gilgit in 1947.But is India ready to militarily get back its territories? asks Claude Arpi. IMAGE: A view of the......

Clashes in Odisha village after tribal woman's beheading; internet shut

One person was arrested on Tuesday on the charge of beheading a tribal woman, following which a group clash erupted, leading to damage of around 200 houses in a village in Odisha's Malkangiri......

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

'I don't know how long cinema will survive.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Goutam Ghose Goutam Ghose is one of India's most celebrated contemporary film-makers. He has bagged multiple National Film......

Controversy's Child Kamal Haasan

Kamal has a crisp pen when it comes to writing short and yet powerful film dialogues.But while speaking ex tempore -- and that has been his style -- he looks every bit a confused man, observes N......

India footballer Jeje patrols Mizoram river to prevent overfishing

IMAGE: India footballer Jeje Lalpekhlua along with a number of youth from his village -- Model Veng Hnahthial -- formed a group that works day and night to help preserve the ecosystem of the river......

All You Need To Know About Paris 2024 Olympics

Here is all the info one needs about the Paris 2024 Olympics: the dates, the venues, the opening ceremony, new sports and security issues.   Photograph: Reuters When are the Olympic and......