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HAL's Dhruv vs Foreign chopper: Who will Rajnath pick?

Admiral Puri says it would be wasteful to buy a foreign helicopter, pay for transfer of technology, and develop manufacturing capability in an Indian private sector strategic partner when all this......

The persistence of memory: What it means to be human

Deep-learning machines are conquering realm after realm of human expertise, but is there a difference between Them and Us?I think the only thing that distinguishes us from the machines is memory.......

The end of civilisation as we know it? Not really

Ever pragmatic, the Americans are convinced that the future is in the Indo-Pacific.There is a new Indo-Pacific century, and India has to decide whether it has its eyes on the prize, says Rajeev......

Actor Harrison Ford undergoes surgery after plane crash

'Indiana Jones' star Harrison Ford underwent surgery to repair a broken ankle and pelvis following his death-defying plane crash in California. The 72-year-old was in "fair to moderate condition"......

The inspiring story of Major D P Singh

The inspiring story of India's Blade Runner, Major D P Singh On July 15, 1999, a young major was grievously injured in Kargil during Operation Vijay. Surgeons declared him dead in the army......

PAL-V: You can fly or drive this amazing car!

The three-wheeled vehicle, with foldable rotor blades that can be extended when it needs to fly, can go up to a maximum speed of 170 km/h on road with zero to 100 km/h in ten seconds, and an......

Hot cars you would love to drive!

From high-performance cars and customised bikes to accessories and in-car entertainment technology, the Autocar Performance Show 2014 held in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex turned out to be......

Google's Glass thrills but chills

It's hard to believe that Hollywood directors of pulpy epics such as Gladiator and Titanic could be considered prophets of their time. Yet, Scott's Blade Runner (1982), and Cameron's Terminator......

What Ryan Gosling LOVES About The Gray Man

Growing up, Ryan Gosling says he loved characters that helped him face his own obstacles in life. Only fitting therefore that his first action film has him playing a 'never give up' fun spy......

'Hope I can be part of a futuristic fantasy'

'Dune deserves all the raves it has been getting.' In an ongoing series, Bollywood talents pick their favourite show of 2021, and tell us just why they loved it. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mrunal......

Why Irrfan picked Piku over Matt Damon

In 2014, Irrfan opted out of Ridley Scott's sci-fi spectacle, The Martian. "Yes, I was offered The Martian," Irrfan had then told Subhash K Jha. "Ridley Scott and I met. I had a memorable......

Does Kangana look like Jayalalitha?

Thalaivi, the film based on the late Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalitha's life, is in production. Filming began recently in Chennai. Thalaivi is being made in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.......

Review: City Of Dreams is surprisingly sexy!

After 20 plus years of threatening to offer us new sensations, Nagesh Kukunoor has finally let it rip, raves Sreehari Nair. Despite the campiness in its title song and the shoddiness of its......

Pistorius hasn't served enough time; denied parole

IMAGE: Oscar Pistorius was jailed in 2016 for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, a model and law student, in his bathroom on February 14 - Valentine's Day - in 2013. Photograph: Charlie......

Pistorius seeks parole decade after killing girlfriend

IMAGE: Oscar Pistorius, known as "Blade Runner" for his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs, went from public hero to convicted murderer in a trial that drew worldwide interest. Photograph: Siphiwe......

5 Olympians who ended on wrong side of the law

Competing in the Olympics is the greatest moment in an athlete's life. After devoting years to the difficult pursuit of perfection, some fall wayward. IMAGE: Sushil Kumar, India's only athlete to......

U-19 WC PIX: Jaiswal hits ton as India crush Pakistan to enter final

Yashasvi Jaiswal scores 105 off 113 balls, Kartik Tyagi takes 2 for 32 as India win by 10 wkts in 35.2 overs. - SCORECARD IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates his century during the......

Coleman wins US 100m title with sub-10 second run

IMAGES: Christian Coleman, centre, breasts the tape ahead of defeats Michael Rodgers, right, and Isiah Young to win the 100 metres in 9.99 at the USATF Championships at Drake Stadium. Photograph:......

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