Here's what must happen for India to go through to the semi-final stage of the T20 World Cup for the second time in three attempts.
Sure we understand that isolating affected communities is part of the pandemic protocol, but we don't wish our life and freedom to be tossed aside at the slightest excuse, states Shyam G Menon.
'Worse disasters -- both natural and man-made -- have come and gone in our country. We are here because our ancestors and we survived.'
Does an invitation to visit India bring bad luck to majoritarian demagogues? asks Rahul Jacob.
The banking, oil and metal sectors were the top sectoral losers on the BSE, while IT stocks rendered support at lower levels.
'Course correction today would be good politics and also good economics,' notes T N Ninan.
It's time to stock up on basil, mint and Indian gooseberries.
Malavika Sangghvi gives us fascinating glimpses from Dilip Kumar's life.
One of the two Australian radio jockeys, involved in a hoax call to a United Kingdom hospital treating a pregnant Kate Middleton that apparently led to the suicide of an Indian-origin nurse, has said she was depressed and ashamed of herself and the prank call should never have been aired.
'My family goes to the airport every day so that they can find a way out.'
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The right food choices can help reduce anxiety and stress, says Chef Prabhakar Nagraj.
Identifying Islamic State terrorists as uniquely brutal, United States President Barack Obama has announced that the country will lead a broad coalition to roll back the threat posed by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and his militia.
Too much exercise and eating disorders are some of the underlying factors that may affect fertility in women, says gynaecologist Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj,
We are all blessed that Irrfan Khan has left us a treasure trove of his remarkable films. The characters he played were real, believable. We recognised them and they have stayed with us. And so a fan I like to believe Irrfan Khan did not die, says Aseem Chhabra, the actor's biographer on Irrfan's first death anniversary.
'You peel one layer, then another layer, then another, but in the end, you will see that there is no onion inside.' 'This package has been packaged well, but there is nothing much inside the package!'
Mental health issues of sports-persons is now a serious topic and recently Australia coach Justin Langer advocated the need to keep a tab on the younger lot as to how they are coping up with trying times.
From exercising, to washing vessels, cooking and playing with pets, here's looking at how they are keeping themselves busy during the Maharashtra lockdown.
India's likely medium-term potential growth will almost certainly be markedly lower than that experienced in pre-pandemic years, warns Shankar Acharya, former chief economic advisor to the Government of India.
Our government has failed the country on several counts. All this must change for India to redeem itself in six months, says Naushad Forbes.
If each one of us puts our minds to it, 2015 will be a year to remember, he said
'In the real economy, the scars of the pandemic will continue to define 2021.' 'It is still hard to tell the effect on unemployment, migrant workers, poverty, and the informal sector of the lockdown and of the pandemic,' observes Mihir S Sharma.
'It's like as if God was telling us that we have not spent time with each other despite being siblings, so now you have to spend time and talk.'
Developing more sources of supplies to guard against disruptions may emerge as the next big trend. But that may not necessarily mean flow of more investments into India, unless investors are assured, besides important economic factors and impartiality of institutions, that social disharmony will not cause unexpected disruptions.
In her weekly column, mental health guru Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take charge of your life.
Despite the Oscars, the box office glory, and the universal acclaim, Francis Ford Coppola, I am sure, remembers The Godfather with as much frustration as pride. Like Michael Corleone, he got into it with the best of intentions, and got out of it on top but lost in the heights. Sreehari Nair revisits the film as it turns 50 this month.
With her post-pregnancy comeback, the tennis champ is shattering stereotypes and inspiring women everywhere.
DRDO plans to build a tank for use in the mountains and in the jungles.
Economic cracks are already beginning to form along China's Great Wall.
As Fahadh Faasil turns 39 on August 8, Subhash K Jha looks back at his favourite films featuring the brilliant actor.
India's multiplex bandwagon has gone beyond the metros to redefine entertainment in B and C class towns. Check it out.
Images from Day 5 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Friday.
Given the relative rates of gross domestic product growth, the differential will increase.
'This pandemic has only made my belief stronger that we should live for today because we do not know what tomorrow has got to offer.' 'Tomorrow is not even guaranteed.'
Such a move, Obama argued would attract larger foreign direct investment to the US.
The age at which girls attain sexual maturity in urban India has dropped.
Dr Faheem is the second Indian-American physician to be elected to this position. Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com reports
Juan Martin del Potro could barely believe he had finally won a Masters 1000 series title at the 51st attempt at Indian Wells on Sunday but is determined to keep the trophies coming in his late career renaissance.
'Make no mistake, depriving water deliberately to a nation of 190 million people is a repugnant idea.' 'The world community won't forgive us.'
