The author's remarks come in the light of more than 50 historians, including the noted Romila Thapar, voicing their protest against the "highly vitiated atmosphere prevailing in the country, characterised by various forms of intolerance".
It affects men and women across all countries and ethnicities, with a lifetime risk of about two per cent.
"This year's Laureates, Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson, have studied how auctions work. They have also used their insights to design new auction formats for goods and services that are difficult to sell in a traditional way, such as radio frequencies. Their discoveries have benefitted sellers, buyers and taxpayers around the world," the academy said.
David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian jointly won the 2021 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch, announced the award-giving group on Monday.
Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor's thriller Thar is going places and the actor is terribly proud.
Exciting red carpet styles courtesy these lovely ladies.
B-town celebs spotted at Global Indian Music Academy awards.
From the Southern Stars, Healy was deservingly chosen for her dominant show against all types of bowling in the recent series against New Zealand.
Justice, revenge, romance, tears, take your pick from Sukanya Verma's OTT recommendations for the week.
'We didn't expect the film to be recognised at this level; we focused on making an honest and simple film.' 'We didn't have any expectations even like being appreciated at festivals.'
Senior IAS officer and former MyGovIndia chief Gaurav Dwivedi was on Monday appointed the Chief Executive Officer of public broadcaster Prasar Bharati. A 1995-batch officer of Chhattisgarh cadre, Dwivedi will have a five-year tenure from the date he assumes charge. Currently, he is posted as Principal Secretary, Commercial Tax, in the Chhattisgarh government. "The President of India has today appointed, after due recommendation by the Selection Committee, Shri Gaurav Dwivedi, as Executive Member (Chief Executive Officer) in Prasar Bharati for a period of five years from his assumption of charge," a statement from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry said.
'We are the same people who can quench a man's thirst and also kill him.'
Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Thursday chose to keep mum on the "rape remark" controversy and jokingly said he should talk less as these days whatever he says gets misinterpreted.
'I didn't get any recognition in Kerala for this film and it has definitely hurt me. When the whole world is celebrating the return of Sanskrit, my state is busy ignoring it.' Vinod Mankara talks about his award-winning film, Priyamanasam.
Roundup of Champions League matches played on Wednesday night
'War is won by team work. War is won by sacrifices,' says Subedar Sanjay Kumar, Param Vir Chakra.
Stokes is also among the Test Cricket of the Year nominees alongside compatriot Jonny Bairstow, Australia opener Usman Khawaja and South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada.
Sukanya Verma makes her predictions for the top awards at the 90th Academy Awards.
A tribute to an incomparable photojournalist who was slain by the Taliban on Thursday night.
Featuring Casey, Ben, Mahershala, Ryan, Dev, Andre, Meryl, Viola...
Featuring Casey, Ben, Mahershala, Ryan, Dev, Andre, Meryl, Viola...
'The way the winners react and the speeches they deliver.' 'That is where the fun happens, when the actors and other winners let down their guard, challenge the system, talk about issues that should matter to us,' says Aseem Chhabra.
The 86th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.
'We don't want to lose out on its cult value by rushing into something just for the sake of making Part 3.'
Sanjay Kumar is the only Param Vir Chakra awardee who still serves in the Indian Army.
India captain Virat Kohli has postponed the RP-SG Indian Sports Honours, which was to take place on Saturday, as a 'mark of respect' to the Central Reserve Police Force personnel martyred in the Pulwama terrorist attack.
Jacques Dubochet, Joachim Frank and Richard Henderson have received the prize for developing an effective method for generating 3D images of life-building structures.
Stephen Elop, the former Nokia CEO who now runs Microsoft's devices business, showed off the phone in front of thousands at the company's annual employee meeting in Seattle on Monday.
The veteran filmmaker passed away in Mumbai. He was 88.
The US astronaut reflected on the importance of international cooperation in space missions like these.
The OTT menu is sparkling with brand new goodies. Here are Sukanya Verma's 10 recommendations for the week.
'Taare Zameen Par' director Amole Gupte will be making a biopic on the world's leading badminton player Saina Nehwal, the shooting for which will begin next year.
Yorgos Lanthimos's royal drama has 12 nominations!
Sukanya Verma looks at what's looking hot on the OTT menu this week.
Its success script: Investing more in local content ecosystem; growing its partnership footprint.
'Wow. Will Smith just smacked the s**t out of me.' 'Keep my wife's name out of your f**king mouth!'
Raja Sen lists the highlights from the 89th annual Academy Awards.
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