Republic Day celebrations end with Beating Retreat ceremony

Foot-tapping melodies and the majestic backdrop of a setting sun over Raisina Hills mesmerised the audience at Vijay Chowk on Wednesday during the Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the culmination......

Tharoor praises Pratham's literacy drive

United Nations Under Secretary General Shashi Tharoor extolled the work done by non-governmental organizations like Pratham that have helped raise literacy levels in India.Tharoor, at the world......

Pratham USA wins Kravis leadership award

Pratham USA, which aims to educate India's underprivileged children through awareness programs about illiteracy, was awarded the 2010 Henry R Kravis Prize in Leadership last week. The $250,000......

West Coast Pratham fundraisers rake in $1 mn

Fundraising dinner galas by three chapters of Pratham on the West Coast recently raised more than $1 million for the social service agency's education projects for disadvantaged children in India.......

PrathamUK raises £1 mn for literacy drive in India

PrathamUK, the London-based arm of India's leading educational charity, has crossed the 1 millionmark in fund-raising efforts dedicated to eradicating illiteracy in India by 2010.In its latest......

From B-school to dusty rural roads

What do you expect two young investment bankers, pursuing an MBA from London Business School, to discuss when they meet? Deals or investment banking. When Gaurav Mehta and Ankit Agarwal met at LBS......

Byju's Spectacular Meltdown

The edtech major promised a learning revolution, offering hope to millions of under-educated youth. Now, those dreams are shattered, observes Devangshu Datta. Illustration: Dominic......

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

A large number of American companies like Google, Uber and IBM are offering their resources to help India successfully fight the battle against the deadly coronavirus pandemic.  Photograph:......

'World Has Not Seen This Gandhi Before'

'I can't wait to show the series in India.' IMAGE: The Gandhi poster. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pratik Gandhi/Instagram Pratik Gandhi is elated by the global response his latest project is......

Deepika@Cannes: 'Big moment for India'

'When you are selected to represent the country at a festival like this, you realise, 'Wow, like 15 years of my career'.'And you feel, 'Okay, not bad. I think I have done really well'.'......

'The next Cannes is in India'

'We are the land of stories.' IMAGE: While Deepika Padukone's pleated shirt and sleek black pants were lovely, her serpent necklace grabbed everyone's attention. Photograph: ANI Photo/ANI Picture......

Waheeda lauds film industry

Actress Waheeda Rehmanpraised her colleagues in the Indian film industry for helping her with the educational charity, Pratham, whichis committed to raising literacy levels amongschool children......

Duleep Trophy: Pratham, Varma hit centuries as India A dominate

IMAGE: India A's Pratham Singh celebrates scoring a century against India D on Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy match on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI/X Tilak Varma and Pratham Singh smashed centuries as......

Kishan's ton, Shami's late magic: Big names rule Ranji

IMAGE: Maharashtra captain Ruturaj Gaikwad showed composure to anchor the innings almost single-handedly. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Ishan Kishan starts Ranji campaign with fighting hundred......

Duleep Trophy: Mulani, Kotian lead India A fightback

IMAGE: Shams Mulani, right, put together a 91-run stand for the seventh wicket with Mumbai teammate Tanush Kotian to rally India A on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Pace......

Rawat's ton keeps India A alive in Duleep Trophy

IMAGE: Shashwat Rawat celebrates his century. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Shashwat Rawat led India A's dramatic recovery with an unbeaten 122 to steer them to 224 for seven on day one of......

Rinku's time to shine: Can he seize the opportunity in Duleep Trophy?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Rinku Singh/X Majority of the players picked in the India squad for the first Test against Bangladesh, including Rishabh Pant, K L Rahul and Shubman Gill, were on Tuesday......