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Sonali Ghosh's Historic Wildlife Journey

Dr Sonali Ghosh, the first woman to head the Kaziranga National Park and the first Indian to win the IUCN's Kenton Miller Award, has turned her childhood love for nature into an inspiring career in......

'Her Mann ki Baat': Modi pens foreword to Georgia Meloni's book

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has penned a foreword to Italian to the Indian edition of Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni's autobiography. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Italian......

Modi turns 75; fortnight-long celebrations begin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 on Wednesday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party launching over a fortnight long 'Sewa Pakhwada' to mark the birthday of its preeminent leader. IMAGE: BJP......

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

'The largest listenership for Vividh Bharati outside the country is in Spain.''The labourers who go there for the tomato-picking season feel cut off from their country and listen to Vividh Bharati......

Those who speak English will soon feel ashamed: Shah

Stressing the importance of Indian languages as the soul of the nation's identity, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that the time has come to reclaim India's linguistic heritage and......

The Stunning Mumbai Airport's Terminal 2!

With 5,500 pieces, the art museum at Mumbai’s T2 is one of Asia’s largest public art projects. Ahead of World Heritage Day, a walk through its mural-filled corridors. Photographs:......

Bibek Debroy: A Guru I Could Look To

Bibek Debroy was one of the very few economists not bound by any single area of expertise and was simultaneously curious about economics and politics, myths and maths, chess and chemistry, and what......

How Kolkata trams are getting a new lease of life

Reopening of closed tram routes is on top of the mind of the authorities Colonial-era charm of trams is being revisited in the city with air-conditioned tram cars being lined up and closed routes......

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, recalls N Sathiya......

Like Huma's Looks At TIFF? VOTE!

Photograph: Kind courtesy Huma Qureshi/Instagram Move over Cannes, India is making a louder noise at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). After Gandhi made its premiere at the......

Pushpa 2: The Rule: Giant Misfire!

Pushpa 2 is a badly misjudged, doubtful sequel that can't capitalise on the wealth of the story world set up in the first film, observes Arjun Menon. Pushpa: The Rule, the much anticipated sequel......

'Zakirbhai, You Will Be Missed And How'

'When he played his inner light shone so bright! His joy embraced us all... we experienced divinity.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Nandita Das/Instagram Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away into the ages......

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Heeramandi, a passion project that took off after years in development and planning, mirrors Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film-making's finest and frustrating features, observes Sukanya Verma. It's......

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Sack Gambhir before he damages any more careers, if you must. But it cannot stop there.The project ahead must be bigger, more ambitious, and far more urgent: Rebuilding the spine of Indian cricket......

Gavaskar gets a grand honour from MCA

IMAGE: Visitors will be welcomed by life-size statues of Shri Sharad Pawar and cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar. Photograph: Sunil Gavaskar/Instagram Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar and former BCCI......

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy. IMAGE: A young Billie Sodhi......

'100% Kiwi' Rachin relishes special ton in 'hometown'

Born in Wellington to parents hailing from Bengaluru, the mop-haired left-hander emerged as a big crowd favourite in India when he played at last year's 50-overs World Cup and CSK in this season's......

India defender Anwar Ali joins Mohun Bagan

IMAGE: Anwar Ali had spent 15 months with FC Goa before signing for Mohun Bagan Super Giant. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mohun Bagan Super Giant/Twitter Mohun Bagan Super Giant on Sunday boosted......