Celebrating Astad Deboo!

Two years ago this day, Astad Deboo, dancer extraordinaire, passed into the ages.A new exhibition Breaking Boundaries remembers the pioneer who redrew the margins of Indian dance. IMAGE: Astad......

Pak targets Indian post, violates ceasefire again

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistan Rangers on Friday fired at an Indian post along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir."Pakistan Rangers opened small arms......

What you didn't know about Indian trains

Trains, at one point in time, were not just a mode of transport. They told a story, says Bibek Debroy. IMAGE: The Saraighat Express. Photograph: Kind courtesy Smeet Chowdhury/Flickr This is a......

ED arrests 2 aides of ex-Maharashtra HM Anil Deshmukh in PMLA case

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested two aides of former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh in connection with a money laundering case against the politician related to charges of bribery......

Employees colluded in LoU scam, PNB chief admits to ED

According to ED sources Sunil Mehta said the fraud took place due to “systemic failure” and “procedural lapses”, owing to lack of interface or proper links between......

Kalpana Saroj's incredible journey from despair to success

Hers is a rags-to-riches story for the ages, peppered with risks, determination and strokes of luck, says Ranjita Ganesan. Despair is a tough teacher. It can take you to the brink of suicide or......