'Our problem is not a budget deficit but a trust deficit. We need to trust our institutions and industries to innovate and lead. That is the way forward for India.'
The first national flag in Independent India was hoisted at Fort St George in Madras, not at Delhi's Red Fort.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge was merely following royal protocol.
'The ceaseless process of privatisation is shrinking the space of reservation.' 'Where will reservation go if you keep privatising?'
Renowned Indian environmental economist and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) goodwill ambassador Pavan Sukhdev has won the 2020 Tyler Prize, regarded as the 'Nobel Prize for the Environment', for his ground-breaking "green economy" work. Sukhdev, 59, who will receive the award alongside conservation biologist Gretchen Daily, has been acknowledged for his work on bringing the economic consequences of environmental degradation and loss to the attention of corporate and political decision-makers.
'It does not understand economics. The entire focus of this government is skewed.'
MS had written that seeds of the green revolution were first sown in the fields of CRRI through the indica-japonica rice crosses, and decided that the plant type should be tailored to be functionally responsive to external application of fertilisers.
'We want to make sustainability affordable.' 'We tell everyone, don't just recycle, Craste it!'
Renowned agricultural scientist M S Swaminathan and the driving force behind the nation's 'Green Revolution,' passed away in Chennai on Thursday.
'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'
Dr Shreekant Sambrani pays tribute to M S Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who passed away in Chennai recently.
A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.
The royal couple, who are on a five-day tour of Pakistan, took a ride in a decorated rickshaw fitted with lights to arrive at the venue of the dinner.
"As I was working on agriculture, my family wanted me to take over the management of our plantations. But my aim was to master the art of developing new varieties, that is genetics and breeding. As the proverb has it, we reap what we sow. Consequently, sowing the right things is very important," M S Swaminathan had once said.
Meet the celebs who recycled their look for the BAFTA Awards.
Kensington Palace published three pictures taken recently by his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge.
'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr Leo Varadkar who will step down as Ireland's taoiseach (prime minister) next week.
Rybakina is the youngest Wimbledon women's singles champion since Petra Kvitova in 2011.
Drink enough water, focus on your portion sizes, cut out junk food, start a walking routine, and stay consistent.
New Zealand's cricketers have been warned to be wary of 'honey traps', which could be laid by sophisticated match fixing syndicates and betting chiefs during the upcoming ODI World Cup.
The car made its debut on the test track at Ford's Dunton Technical Centre on August 15. It was the only full test-drive before travelling to the other side of the globe to take part in the Global Green Challenge - a 3,000-km race across the Australian Outback this autumn.
Prince Louis, the youngest child of United Kingdon's Prince William and Kate, was christened on Monday (July 9), at the Chapel Royal in London with family by his side.
Kate Middleton didn't disappoint on Day Three of her visit to India with these three gorgeous dresses.
We bet you would have not seen such outrageous hats before.
Reading books will make you curious, build your imagination and nourish your brain into an organic super power.
Did you know the estate that hosts the royal celebration is open to the public?
The event was organised by the Queen's grandson Peter Phillips and guests have paid 150 pounds each to attend.
From Kate Middleton to Oprah Winfrey and Priyanka Chopra, he designed the hats for many lovely ladies at the royal wedding.
Deane De Menezes hopes to reduce the awkwardness and stigma around menstruation.
The decision is a part of a surveillance review.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hosted British royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton for lunch to the accompaniment of classical music.
Happy birthday Manish!
On Dr Homi J Bhabha's 110th birth anniversary, Dr K S Parthasarathy shares some personal memories of the legendary nuclear scientist.
Tell us which of these outfits you liked the best!
Prince William and Princess Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, collected quite a few Mumbai hearts on a hot two days in April.
Kamal Meattle and Barun Aggarwal guide us on the protective measures we can introduce in our daily lives to protect ourselves from the harmful effects of air pollution.
Presenting some of the good, bad and ugly looks of the week.
