When Gujarati Muslims Dominated Bombay Politics

'They wanted the city to be a great business hub. They didn't like the fact that taxes collected in Bombay would go outside the city.' IMAGE: Anjuman-E-Islam was established in 1874 by a group of......

Indian, Pak protesters face off in London over Pahalgam attack

A large number of Indian community and diaspora representatives descended upon the High Commission of India in London to counter a Pakistani demonstration that was called to protest against what......

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

'Men of the calibre of Shri Ramana Maharishi, Satya Sai Baba, Shri Aurobindo -- you don't get that level of excellence in the West.''The quality of Indian saints is unmatched.'Bill Aitken came to......

The Importance Of Being The Dalai Lama

One can only sincerely wish the Dalai Lama a very long life at the service of world peace.His presence is much required today on the planet, notes Claude Arpi, who has known His Holiness for more......

New UK-India group to hasten road projects

Union road transport and highways minister Kamal Nathsaid on Tuesday a new group styled British India Road Grouphas been formed to hasten road development projects in India. The group, which held......

Ratan Tata, As I Knew Him

Ratan was extremely ethical in his dealings, which he brought to bear on the business house which he helmed, remembers Sailesh Kottary. IMAGE: Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus, Tata Sons, at the......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

The BSA Gold Star is launched....Ola Enters e-motorbikes Biz... Bajaj, TVS To Enter e2Ws Market... IMAGE: Mahindra and Mahindra Chairman Anand Mahindra at the launch of the BSA Gold Star 650 at......

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources. IMAGE: A glimpse of the Chinese city of Hangzhou, the venue for the......

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.'Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood.Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A......

Mallya 'devastated' to lose control of Force India F1 team

Vijay Mallya has a 42.5 percent stake in the Silverstone-based F1 team, with a similar shareholding in the hands of the Sahara Group and the remainder owned by Dutch businessman Michiel Mol. <......

UEFA says no plan to take away Euro semis, final from Wembley

IMAGE: General view during training at the Wembley. Photograph: Matt Dunham/Reuters UEFA has no plans to replace Wembley as host stadium of the Euro 2020 semi-finals and final, European soccer's......

India enjoys best FIFA ranking. So, what's the story?

India has won 13 of its last 15 matches, and is unbeaten in the last eight. Such purple patches -- despite the relatively middling opposition they mostly confront -- are rare for Indian football,......