'In Those 10 Seconds, Something Very Critical Happened'

'In those 10 seconds, they even made a MAYDAY call -- which is only issued in case of a serious, imminent emergency.' From flying MiGs in the Indian Air Force to investigating fatal air crashes as......

Fuel Cutoff, Pilot Confusion Before AI Plane Crash: AAIB Report

The 15-page report says that in the cockpit voice recording, one unidentified pilot asked the other why he had cut off the fuel, which the other denied.  IMAGE: A fire officer stands next to the......

Premji university study calls for Rs 15,000 cash support to poor via PDS

This will cost the government Rs 3.1 trillion, about 10 per cent of its annual expenditure, and higher than any other spending item in its Budget. IMAGE: A migrant worker arrives at Chennai's MGR......

RARE PICTURES: The life and times of Pt Ravi Shankar

Legendary musician Pandit Ravi Shankar passed away in San Diego on Wednesday. He was 92. Even before he broke down East-West music barriers and earned international recognition, Shankar was a......

What we dearly miss as modern gadgets rule our lives

For people like me, all these fast-moving gadgets are not only costly and confusing but emotionally barren as well notes Barun Roy.  Image: 920s Underwood typewriter with Swedish layout.......

Day 4: India continues to stand in queue as banks work on Sunday

MUMBAI: People queue-up outside a bank to change old Rs 500/1,000 notes on Sunday morning. Photograph: Sahil Salvi. There was no let up in the rush for exchanging demonetised notes and......

A young man's crusade to light up a remote Odisha village

Against all odds, the young and determined Varun Sharma has taken up the responsibility to bring electricity, education and empowerment to a remote tribal village in Odisha, says Manu A B.......

'My Father Bimal Roy's Time Has Come'

'When you are a pioneer and someone who's put on a pedestal, but then the pedestal gets dusty, people don't look at the statue anymore.''They would say, 'Yes, yes, of course I know Bimal Roy. He......

'When Durga Died, We All Felt The Loss'

'I often wondered while watching the film/trilogy, what if Durga had lived.'' What if Ray made The Durga Trilogy.'Sandip Roy looks back at Pather Panchali's Durga and the woman who brought her......

'Can't Imagine Pather Panchali Without Durga'

'After Pather Panchali, she became a housewife. She hated the spotlight. That was so strange and yet so admirable.' IMAGE: Uma Dasgupta plays Durga in Pather Panchali. When Uma Dasgupta, Satyajit......

Desperately seeking Apu's room

Robert Hirschfield goes looking for the space he made his own from the moment he saw Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray's Apur Sansar (The World of Apu).'Why have you come to Kolkata?' At two in the......

'Am I Harmanpreet?' Bangla Captain Hits Out

'Am I Harmanpreet that I would go around hitting the stumps like that?' IMAGE: Bangladesh Captain Nigar Sultana Joty with India Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. Photograph: BCCI Women/X   In a row that......

Naagin Derby Drama Unfolds Again

In a rivalry born of pride and provocation, Bangladesh's one ball victory over Sri Lanka felt like more than just a win, it was a tale of heritage, heartbreak and the unshakable passion that makes......

Asia Cup: Pakistan, Bangladesh lock horns in virtual semi-final

After their nine-wicket humiliation at the hands of India Pakistan have a huge task at hand IMAGE: Bangladesh and Pakistan will vie for a place in the AsiaCup final when they clash at Abu......

Asia Cup: Bouyant India wary of party poopers Bangladesh

Bangladesh are now a quality side in ODIs, a format they have mastered after a formidable run at home besides reaching the Asia Cup final in 2012. IMAGE: India's players celebrate a wicket against......

Favourites India ready to tame depleted Bangladesh in Asia Cup final

India are the overwhelming favourites to win the tournament for a record seventh time while Bangladesh will be hoping to be third-time lucky in a summit clash. IMAGE: India's players celebrate a......