'What's Indian In New Statue Of Justice?'

'Politicians can do symbolism by changing the names of places and museums.''Judges need not be seen to be craving for approval from the public.' IMAGE: The new statue of Lady Justice. Photograph:......

Saluting P V Narasimha Rao For 1991!

It is thanks to the policy of liberalisation conceived by Manmohan Singh and enforced by P V Narasimha Rao that the Indian economy has now become the world's 5th largest economy by nominal GDP,......

'A tribal President will be a great showpiece internationally'

'But will there be matching action as far as tribals are concerned on the ground?' IMAGE: National Democratic Alliance Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu, accompanied by Prime Minister Narendra......

When I Received My OBE From Prince Charles

'After greeting Prince Charles with a traditional bow, moving away from protocol, I also did a namaste, which HRH reciprocated twice -- once before the award presentation and the second time just......

A Budget with sense and sensibility

The real challenge for the Budget lies in delivery, rues Parthasarathi Shome Reams have been written on the Union Budget extolling its proposals or damning them. As the discussion approaches an......

How Air India is flying high on promotional schemes

  Loss-laden Air India attempts to muscle back into the mindspace of passengers Ashwani Lohani is clear in his priorities: “We want to fly, fly and fly more.” Since taking charge......

Do Boeing, GE have US permission to Make in India?

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar says global aircraft makers will have to get approval from their own governments to transfer technology and build jets in India. Alnoor Peermohamed reports from......

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8. IMAGE: Asha Bhosle in Mumbai, August 9, 2023. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Her voice reminds me of tiramisu.......

Super Filmi Week: KJo's call for grace!

Be it Oscars, Kareena Kapoor or Karan Johar, Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week is a study in grace for both the right and wrong reasons.   Sunday It's nice to learn about filmmaker Karan Johar......

'I never had the audacity to dream of going to Hollywood'

'When people would tell me that any actor would give his left arm to be seen in a single frame of a Marvel project without even a single line of dialogue, I would laugh them off.''For me, Ms Marvel......

The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

For more than half a century, the beautiful quality of Lata Mangeshkar's singing has regaled generations of listeners. The fact that it's not merely tough but impossible for anybody to name just......

Super Sunday! India To Play Pakistan In Asia Cup Final

IMAGE: Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates the wicket of Parvez Emon in the Super 4s clash in Dubai on Thursday. Photograph: ANI Photo SCORECARD Pakistan's bowling unit came to the party when it......

'Guru' Karthik's advice helps RCB's Jitesh 'take it deep'

SCORECARD IMAGE: Jitesh Sharma and Mayank Agarwal forged an unbeaten 107-run partnership as Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased down an intimidating 228-run target against Lucknow Super Giants in......

Inspired by Narine, LSG's Rathi proves match-winner for LSG

IMAGE: LSG's Digvesh Singh celebrates the wicket of MI's Naman Dhir. Photograph: BCCI Lucknow Super Giants' pacer Shardul Thakur had big praise for young leggie Digvesh Singh......

Karun's IPL Resurrection After 1,076 Days!

SCORECARD Karun Nair captured the hearts of cricket romantics even though his side -- th Delhi Capitals -- lost to the Mumbai Indians in a humdinger in IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in......

Pant hails Marsh, Shardul, Rathi after LSG demolish MI

SCORECARD IMAGE: Lucknow Super Giants players celebrate victory over Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League match in Lucknow on Friday. Photograph: BCCI Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh......