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Master of spy thrillers John le Carre dies at 89

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy author John le Carre, known for his Cold War themed thrillers, died at the age of 89 on Saturday in Cornwall, England. IMAGE: David Cornwell, known famously by the pen......

Navy's 1st batch of 3 women pilots ready for take-off

Scripting a new chapter, the Indian Navy has got ready its first batch of three women pilots for Maritime Reconnaissance missions on Dornier aircraft. Lieutenant Divya Sharma, Lt Shubhangi Swaroop......

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list......

What George Harrison learnt from Ravi Shankar

Pandit Ravi Shankar was George Harrison's link into the Vedic world.A fascinating excerpt from Kavita Das's Poignant Song: The Life And Music Of Lakshmi Shankar to mark Pandit Ravi Shankar's birth......

Can the water crisis hurt India's growth?

Water shortage is likely to lead to political tensions and instability in the future, warns Simon George, President, Cargill India. IMAGE: Local residents fill their empty containers with water......

Farm reforms may help Cargill's expansion plans in India

Cargill believes the reforms would act as a catalyst in attracting private sector investment in building supply chains for taking Indian farm produce to national and global markets. The farm......

Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

Though Nobel Prize nominations have been a secret for 50 years, speculation abounds over the contenders for this year’s prize in economics. A look at the possible winners. Colin......

How earthquake, tsunami have hit Japan's economy

Japan's worst nightmare has become a reality. As it faces the biggest crisis since World War II, initial estimates peg the country's economic loss at a whopping $170 billion. Experts say the actual......

What's wrong with economics and how to fix it

A New York-based institute seeks to empower new economists to challenge outdated approaches with innovative and ethical economic strategy and Indian policy makers must take noteof it, says Rajni......

'Differences can be resolved at WTO meet'

Australian Trade Minister Simon Crean has expressed optimism in sorting and settling challenging differences and allied issues in the India round of the two-day World Trade Organisation......

365 days. 319 films

How many of the 319 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2018 have you seen? IMAGE: Deepika Padukone in Padmaavat. I watch many films in a year -- for work and pleasure, and I keep a record of them. In......

We won't see the likes of Aretha Franklin again

'To say Aretha ticked all the boxes when it came to voice technique is like calling Cristiano Ronaldo an efficient footballer,' says Kanika Datta. IMAGE: Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul,......

The role Roger Moore most cherished

He played James Bond seven times.But the role Roger Moore most cherished was a different one.Shreekant Sambrani pays tribute to the gentleman Bond. IMAGE: Roger Moore on the sets of Live and Let......

Looking at Carrie Fisher's life in pictures

Carrie Fisher, who made Star Wars character Princess Leia so popular, passed into the ages on December 28. Fisher, who made a mark as a tremendous writer and character actress,......

The Revenant, Mad Max, Star Wars sweep Oscar nominations

The nominations for the 88th Annual Academy awards were announced by Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs, directors Guillermo del Toro and Ang Lee, and actor John Krasinski at the Academy's......

COVID-19 positive Hamilton to miss Sakhir F1 GP

IMAGE: By missing Sakhir, the penultimate race on the calendar, Lewis Hamilton will not be able to match the record for the most wins in a single season. Photograph: Hamad Mohammed/Getty Images......

F1 champion Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Sakhir GP

IMAGE: Lewis Hamilton is the third F1 driver to test positive for COVID-19 this season. Photograph: Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for......

Cricket Buzz: NZ name spin quartet for Sri Lanka tour

IMAGE: New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner (right) has been named in the Test squad after 18 months on the sideline. Photograph: ICC/File Mitchell Santner, who last played a Test in December......

Football PIX: Messi shines for Barca; Ronaldo rallies Juve to victory

IMAGE: Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring Barcelona's second goal. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images An insatiable Lionel Messi scored for the eighth game in a row in all competitions as La......

Football Extras: Messi comes off bench to rescue Barcelona

IMAGE: Lionel Messi celebrates scoring the third goal for Barcelona. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images Lionel Messi came off the bench to inspire Barcelona to a 3-1 win over a dogged Leganes......

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Master of spy thrillers John le Carre dies at 89

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy author John le Carre, known for his Cold War themed thrillers, died at the age of 89 on Saturday in Cornwall, England.... ...

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COVID-19 positive Hamilton to miss Sakhir F1 GP

IMAGE: By missing Sakhir, the penultimate race on the calendar, Lewis Hamilton will not be able to match the record for the most wins in a single... ...

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Master of spy thrillers John le Carre dies at 89

Navy's 1st batch of 3 women pilots ready for take-off

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

What George Harrison learnt from Ravi Shankar

Can the water crisis hurt India's growth?

Farm reforms may help Cargill's expansion plans in India

Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

How earthquake, tsunami have hit Japan's economy

What's wrong with economics and how to fix it

'Differences can be resolved at WTO meet'

365 days. 319 films

We won't see the likes of Aretha Franklin again

The role Roger Moore most cherished

Looking at Carrie Fisher's life in pictures

The Revenant, Mad Max, Star Wars sweep Oscar nominations

COVID-19 positive Hamilton to miss Sakhir F1 GP

F1 champion Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Sakhir GP

Cricket Buzz: NZ name spin quartet for Sri Lanka tour

Football PIX: Messi shines for Barca; Ronaldo rallies Juve to victory

Football Extras: Messi comes off bench to rescue Barcelona

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