There's nothing wrong in Vidya Balan's performance. There's just nothing new about it, feels Sukanya Verma.
Gold prices have hit a record high of Rs 26,000 per 10 grams for the first time ever.
An "accidental" remark he wished he had never made is behind AB de Villiers' rapid ascent into the top-rank of the world's leading batsmen, the South African said on Tuesday.
Australia great Ian Chappell says India's attitude towards achieving excellence should be copied by the ambitious cricket nations for the well-being of the Test format.
'When I am at the top I always feel I am blessed and closer to god.'
A 13-year-old American boy on Saturday became the youngest ever climber to conquer Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain, a climbing website said.
'Modi's ascent to the highest executive office in India is a matter of concern for all who value human rights and religious freedom,' declares Coalition Against Genocide, which has campaigned against the US granting a visa to the Indian leader.
Rafael Nadal crushed all in his path as he bulldozed through the claycourt season but only a full-tilt Wimbledon challenge next week will provide unequivocal proof that the Spaniard is back at the peak of his powers.
Climbing the Mount Everest is no child's play. Yet, Arjun Vajpayee, just 16 years old, does not agree. He need not because he has just climbed the world's tallest peak, becoming the youngest Indian to do so.
The Briton cracked with less than five kilometres to go on the second trip up the mountain's 21 hairpin bends but sent team mate Richie Porte to fetch some food and the Australian nursed Froome to the finish 3:18 behind Riblon, who became the first Frenchman to win a stage in this year's race.
The 14-time Grand Slam winner said he is happy and proud to have reached the summit of the game for a fourth separate spell.
Geraint Thomas was in prime position to win his maiden Tour de France after he retained the overall leader's yellow jersey in a lively 19th stage won by Slovenian Primoz Roglic as defending champion Chris Froome slipped down to fourth on Friday.
B Raman's latest book 26/11: A Day of Infamy critically examines India's failure to learn from its worst terrorist attack.
Chris Froome has one more mountainous hurdle to overcome to claim a second Tour de France title after Friday's 19th stage in which had 30 seconds chopped off his lead as Vincenzo Nibali claimed a controversial victory.
In the snow clad Jungfraujoch, Geetanjali Krishna walks straight into a scene from a Bollywood film -- a buxom beauty in a green chiffon sari.
Marico Chairman Harsh Mariwala shares his career lessons and success mantras.
Cosmos Entertainment's Laadam, directed by Prabu Solomon is a gangster-movie with a racy screenplay and a good set of thrills. Go for it.
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Ravi Kumar from Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad fell from the 8,200 metre altitude, which is popularly known as Balcony, and died.
While goodness tends to be monochromatic, badness comes in every color of the rainbow.
Oscar nominee Resul Pookutty on his journey from a small village in Kerala to the Kodak theatre in Los Angeles, where the Academy Awards are held.
Indian Space agency Indian Space Research Organisation would launch the Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-Mark III (LVM3 X mission) on December 18 which would carry active solid boosters, liquid core stage and a passive cryo-stage.
Rafael Nadal's ascent to the top spot in men's tennis was greeted with cheers, as legends and peers joined in to pay tribute to the game's ultimate warrior.
Spaniard Rafael Nadal claimed to the No 1 position in the ATP Rankings on Monday, replacing his great rival Roger Federer of Switzerland, who had held the top spot for a record 237 consecutive weeks (since February 2, 2004). On the Indian front, Somdev Devvarman continued his ascent in the rankings, breaking into the top-250 after a quarter-final finish at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic.
India pacer Jasprit Bumrah was more than happy to take advantage of the helpful conditions with ball in hand and the 25-year-old took great pains to ensure the magnitude of the occasion didn't adversely affect him.
Many view private equity-related funds as a better way of capturing the upside in the economy, given that stock market valuations have been swollen by three to four years of almost uninterrupted share price rises.
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The lawmakers lacked imagination, he said.
And the real world, sadly, is full of lousy bosses
Observers are of the view that it would be a challenge for any leader to match their charisma and political influence.
The Non-Residential Indian community in London felicitated Khalid Hameed, former High Sheriff of Greater London and erstwhile Chief Executive of Cromwell Hospital, on his elevation to the peerage.
"Development of the state will top my priority list. It is never easy running a coalition. Keeping the partners happy and working in tandem along with them will be challenging. But I am sure I can handle it," says Yeddyurappa.
The bug to visit the 72-km-long Siachen Glacier is catching on after the Army decided to throw upon the icy heights and the world's highest battlefield for tourist activity
I think a reality check on big manufacturing/infrastructure projects is called for
Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal is the first Indian woman to achieve the World No 1 ranking.
If the investor gives the highest degree of importance to capital preservation, then FDs should be his calling.
Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday, rose to a career-high second in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers even as A B de Villiers lost his top spot in the batsmen standings.
Selvi was known for her proximity with DMK chief Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi and political observers feel it might have been one of the reasons for naming her as the Union Minister to fill the vacancy created by Maran's exit.
New Google CEO Sundar Pichai made ascent with low-key style and technical chops.
'The situation has improved because oxygen tankers are now coming.' 'Before this it was chaotic.'
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