'And how we can take Indian cricket forward, that's the only aim anybody should have.'
For that to happen, Moitra's much followed speeches should be heard outside Parliament so that the PR spins of the ruling dispensation are countered with informed debate, argues Shyam G Menon.
'When I was toying with 10 different ideas, my father was diagnosed with lung fibrosis and his condition deteriorated so badly that we lost him in six months. He was very unsatisfied with the lack of proper diagnosis.' 'It made me think will anyone do a biopsy if there is no symptom? Why is it that we do not have any non-invasive diagnostic method?' 'This idea was the strongest out of the ten, and with Snahlata Singh with her cancer biology background joining me, the idea got a real boost.'
Generations of Indian Americans have had Arthur first note their feats and recount it to the world. And that is why so many desis across America have been saddened by his passing.
The depreciation in rupee may pose a problem for students who have taken loans from Indian lenders.
Targeted at one million schoolchildren and college students, besides working professionals and researchers, the three-month course will be available in online mode, free of cost, to people in India and abroad.
Think about it! Where else you're going to see things like this eh?
Should he begin the yatra from Gujarat's Porbandar, the birthplace of the Mahatma, on October 2, and skip campaigning for the five assembly polls?
'After exiting jail, I thought some of my IIM-A classmates would contact me. None did.' 'The case indeed scared people, which perhaps was the objective of the State.'
'The sari is the most comfortable attire for curvy Indian women, who are all bust and butt.'
Effective prevention and following good hygiene is the best way to tackle the virus.
'There is no reason to anticipate a drastic change in Canada's attitude towards Indian students.'
'We audition for 99 projects, and get rejected 98 times!'
The country's demographic dividend is dissipating, with seriously adverse consequences for young India, asserts Shankar Acharya, former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India.
'You know the kind of force involved in all of this. They are not good for the country where all of this will happen.'
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Amid demands for snapping trade ties with China for its transgressions on the border, former Niti Aayog vice chairman Arvind Panagariya has opined that cutting trade with Beijing at this juncture would amount to sacrificing India's potential economic growth. Instead, Panagariya suggested that India should try to enter into free trade agreements (FTA) with countries such as the UK and the European Union to expand its trade. "Engaging China in a trade war at this juncture will mean sacrificing a considerable part of our potential growth... purely on economic grounds, it will be unwise to take any action in response to it (transgressions on the border)," the eminent economist told PTI.
Cricket legend Ajit Wadekar reflects on cricket's journey.
Readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too!
What are you cooking for Holi this year? Tell us!
Rediff.com/India Abroad's George Joseph speaks to scores of Indian Americans in Sandy-hit New York and New Jersey to know their take on the ongoing US presidential elections.
In a country like India, where counterfeit items are sold in every nook and corner, the regulation of trademark infringement poses a big challenge.
Indian writer an Jeet Thayil's first novel Narcopolis, described as a compelling tale of Mumbai's hazy world of opium addiction, has made it to the six-author shortlist for the Man Booker Prize 2012 announced on Tuesday.
We invited you to share your Ramzan photographs -- here's the second set of responses.
Begin by creating a household budget. Involve all family members in the exercise and cut costs wherever possible.
Kerala-born Thayil, a former India Abroad/rediff.com staffer, is the only Indian writer in this year's long-list that includes known writers such as Will Self and Hilary Mantel.
Events in America have strengthened the hand of those leaders there who wish India well, but think of India as being a collection of Indians.
If Indians are mistreated, they will object, asserts Aakar Patel.
'If the FYUP is making the child employable, then we will have to ensure that learning on the job is integrated.' 'And also ensure that by the time they end FYUP they are completely employable.'
'This is still a relatively immature defense and high-tech relationship.'
In an online chat with readers, NNS Chandra offers career advice.
What's YOUR favourite Navratri food? Tell us!
Indian author Jeet Thayil's debut novel on the dark underside of Mumbai's opium dens is in race for this year's prestigious Man Booker prize, which British authors Will Self and Hilary Mantel are said to be the favourites to win.
'We all face challenges in life. It's our approach towards them that absolutely decides what you become.'
'Arthur was a charming, quirky, funny, smart journalist who loved all things about films. And he would change my life forever.'
'Those who should have been affected benefitted from demonetisation.' 'And the vast majority who should not have been affected lost out.' 'That is the ultimate result of demonetisation.'
Wielding a broom, the prime minister took part in the drive along with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya.
...the BJP's template of operation was different or if the Centre and the state were ruled by dissimilar parties? asks Shyam G Menon.
While the fiscal year has just begun, any windfall surplus will be welcomed by the government as it bids to meet the fiscal deficit target of 5.9 per cent of GDP, amidst lack of clarity on exactly to what extent will recession in the West impact India's trade and tax collections.
Reader Ritesh Aggarwal sends us a photograph.
'Society deals with you the way they do, or forms an opinion, depending on if your family is with you every step of the way.'
