'Today, the gift of a good education and the opportunity it creates are out of reach for millions of struggling Californians. That's why I'm running for governor -- to create jobs and give kids a quality education. Jobs and education. That's it. That's my platform'. Neel Tushar Kashkari, the son of Srinagar-born and raised Kashmiri Pandit immigrants, throws his hat in the ring for California governor.
DD Kisan in the past year has clocked an average direct viewership of 500,000 to 10 million.
Mythological and historical shows are lapped up not just by the young, but equally by grown men and women.
Anti-nuclear activist S P Udayakumar, who has been called a threat to the economic security of India by the Intelligence Bureau, speaks to A Ganesh Nadar.
Yadav may have forgotten that leadership of a larger scaled-up venture requires something more than individual brilliance, says Shyamal Majumdar.
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said he would rather make women travelling in a bus safe than have India being a superpower.
Fun and games at start-ups have ended as easy money dries up.
If an FIR had been registered by the Pen police -- instead of a mere entry in the station diary -- an investigation could have taken place and the body might have been identified as Sheena's, leading to the case being cracked much earlier.
Things are expected to change dramatically in a few years for urban consumers.
Ghostbusters may not be a classic, but the laughs it earns are all its own, says Raja Sen.
The former finance minister's only child was arrested at Chennai airport.
Nitish Kumar has lost his credibility. He is now only a weak ally of the BJP. And he may no longer have a shot at a national role.
'What is the future of ISRO?' Professor Rao asked from his hospital bed. 'What we see now is the continuation of programmes we started long ago.' 'What are we planning in the space science arena?' 'What is our plan for human space flight?' Former ISRO chairman Madhavan Nair recalls his last meeting with Professor U R Rao, the pioneering Indian space scientist who passed away on Monday, July 24.
The mobile wallet player plans to add more Chinese sellers to its e-commerce platform and boost technology for its soon-to-be-launched payments bank
'Arthur was a charming, quirky, funny, smart journalist who loved all things about films. And he would change my life forever.'
'Like it or not, the Congress is still the only party with the potential to challenge the BJP at a pan-Indian level,' says T V R Shenoy.
Apple CEO landed in Kanpur for IPL match as jet to Vizag was late; he also got to see Lucknow
Dr P K Menon, Chief Scientist and CEO, Optimal Synthesis Inc, who worked with Dr A P J Abdul Kalam early on in his career, recalls what it was like working for his first boss.
Ask yourself these six questions -- perhaps the answers hold the key to your success.
The Avengers: Age Of Ultron is one madly indulgent film says Raja Sen.
'Public sector banks are like an extended arm of the government.' 'They rush to rescue certain sectors or they rush to invest in certain sectors to prop up the economy which the private banks don't.'
Surinder Kapur's relentless pursuit of quality made Kapur a highly efficient manufacturer of automobile components.
The biggest winner was Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan who ran her ship with self-confidence and aplomb.
Raghuram Rajan joked he wasn't expecting to win any votes or Facebook 'likes' in the position.
Barkha talks about her journey in the world of glamour and her new show, Girls On Top.
According to all accounts, Neel Tushar Kashkari was well received at the California Republican Party Convention -- his first major public exposure after formally declaring his candidacy in January for governor of California
Author Ashwin Sanghi says it is possible to 'attract' good luck! Here's how!
We asked readers if they were ever discriminated against because of their dark skin. Here are their responses.
Raja Sen gives us a hint: It was all because he used a coin wisely.
Nokia is hiring software experts, testing new products and seeking sales partners.
Prakash Bhandari chalks the journey of Lalit Modi from his troubled adolescent days to his mid-life crisis, from his grand success at the India Premier League to his dramatic exit from it
Is North Korea really dismantling its nuclear programme? Rajaram Panda explains the many challenges to denuclearise the Korean Peninsula.
There was a leadership crisis in the Board of Control for Cricket in India following the passing away of former chief Jagmohan Dalmiya, forcing the wise men in control of the all-powerful sports body to get into a huddle and recall Shashank Manohar to helm the Board yet again, four years after he had finished off his first term.
Having made farmer suicides a campaign issue, Modi and the BJP should have no complaints in now having to live with it, says Aakar Patel.
'Even apart from the Bengal famine, there was a great deal more bloodshed and deceit than I was prepared for.' 'Almost every one of the acquisitions was won by extreme extortionate methods and what came out was that these relatively honest officers found themselves doing very dishonest things.'
'I still fight with my sister.' 'I still get scolded by my mom.' 'I still travel by autos sometimes.'
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