Air India: Will JRD Tata's Legend Return?

J R D Tata and Air India... Mrigank Warrier explores one of India's eternal love stories. IMAGE: J R D Tata was India's first qualified pilot; his flying license bore the legend No 1. Photograph:......

The Shahabuddin Effect

Nitish Kumar had a week's time to prove his majority, but Laloo Yadav made full use of Siwan don Mohammad Shahabuddin (who died of COVID-19 on Saturday, May 1, 2021). A revealing excerpt from......

Agora presents the very best of photojournalism

From climate change protests to democratic uprisings against biased and violent authorities, it is clear that 2019 was a pivotal year for citizens all over the world. Free-to-use mobile app Agora......

Mehbooba's fears about BJP are not unfounded

'Her tussle is a different ballgame from what it was when Farooq Abdullah and Rajiv Gandhi were the main players at the two ends of the power game.''The shadow of the party in power in New Delhi......

Why Sajjan Jindal now wants to make cars

'We will have a well-designed product, and not a compromise.''We will make a completely contemporary vehicle, in keeping with consumers' aspirations, not like the Nano, which disappointed them,'......

What led BJP towards this harakiri?

'You want a steady, confident, self-assured and highly skilful hand at the till.''It is a pity that the BJP has decided to deprive itself of such a hand at this politically sensitive time.''It is......

'Yeh sarkar paisewalon ke liye theek hai'

As the Modi Express chugs along, with less steam and shine, Business Standard reporters travel across the country by train to listen to what people say about the Modi govt one year on. 'Promise......

How a housewife became a successful entrepreneur

'Kerala is a dreadful place to do business. You will not be able to run a profitable business in this state by giving high wages for low productivity.' 'That is the reason why nobody wants to......

1001 Nunakal Review: When Confessions Go Wrong

Though the lies hardly go beyond extramarital affairs and conception problems, they are laid out by arresting storytellers who raise the stakes while speaking in tongues not wiped clean to make......

Shilpa Goes Bold. VERY BOLD!

It's been a hectic weekend for Bollywood. While some stars attended award shows, many others went about their daily lives, like visiting the salon or going shopping. So what's their weekend......

'Use Waterproof Kajal'

'In trying to dress up, girls forget to dress comfortably.''At the end of the day, you should be able to dance and enjoy.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Aahana Kumra/Instagram What is Aahana Kumra's......

Why Designing Clothes For This Film Was SO TOUGH!

'Kangana is such a stylo, she knows what will look good on her.''If you can explain to her why you are using a certain print on her or why you are putting a hairband on her head, if you have a......

Rohit must be getting support from BCCI: Harbhajan

Rohit Sharma needs all the support from the Indian cricket establishment as people are going "overboard" with their criticism of his captaincy, feels spin great Harbhajan Singh. In recent weeks,......

Chappell backs Warner in leadership ban review drama

‘This indicated Warner -- who had been advised by CA against a public outburst -- didn't trust the authorities to be mindful of his interests. It was a wise decision by Warner as CA is......

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history.Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.......

Extras: 'Bale has never asked to leave Real'

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field  IMAGE: 'He has got a contract and as long as he is a Real Madrid player he will play at 100% - and do very well'. Photograph:......

Is Hardik being punished for spilling insider secrets?

'His sin was that he made public a certain lifestyle that was to be kept within the confines of those sweaty dressing rooms,' says Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Hardik Pandya and K L Rahul on the Koffee......