Visa Shock Stalls India's Talent Race

If the Indian government is indeed serious about reversing brain drain, it needs to put much more emphasis on research and innovation, especially in areas that will determine the future, asserts......

'Saudi-Pak Deal Is Not Targeted Against India'

'Nor would it have serious implications in India's relations with Saudi Arabia that stand on their own and have improved significantly in recent times, including in defence and strategic affairs.'......

'Gen Z Want Radical Change In Nepal'

'They mean business, but business as usual is unacceptable to them' IMAGE: Protesters set Nepal's parliament building on fire, September 9, 2025. Photograph: ANI Video Grab "Gen Z wants fair play......

Is Arundhati Roy Scared Of The Really Powerful?

'Arundhati Roy is like a ballerina performing on a high wire, cool, supremely at ease but conscious of all the adoring eyes on her,' notes P Vijaya Kumar. IMAGE: Arundhati Roy signs her new book......

Shortcuts Won't Build Industrial Capability

Any industrial policy is only as good as how it is applied and the other reforms that support it.This was as true 40 years ago as it is now, points out Debashis Basu. Photograph: Babu/Reuters  ......

The Finance Minister Who Changed India

Dr Manmohan Singh first embossed himself on the national consciousness when as India's finance minister he flagged off economic reforms which changed this nation forever. Glimpses of Dr Singh......

Bibek Debroy, chief of PM's economic council, passes away

Bibek Debroy, a key economic adviser to the Prime Minister whose prolific work included translations of the puranas and the vedas, passed away on Friday. He was 69. Photograph: Utpal Sarkar/ANI......

'Jiostar's Content Library Is Larger Than Netflix'

'As you're watching the IPL live, there's a conscious effort to showcase the entertainment portfolio.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Jiostar/Facebook JioStar is India's second largest media company......

'Smita Didn't Want Anything To Do With Films'

'Naseer does not have the sense of humour that Om Puri has.''Also Om has a great deal of compassion as a human being. Naseer was too focused on his own self.'A fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta......

'We Sometimes Underestimate Our Parents'

'But when we actually express ourselves, sometimes our parents can surprise us, because they just love their children.''Sometimes it's just that simple. That is what I wanted to show in this film.'......

'I Smiled Each Time Amitabh Slipped'

Rajesh Khanna: 'When I saw Namak Haram, I knew my time was up.''I told Hrishida, "Here is the superstar of tomorrow".' IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna in Anand. Amitabh Bachchan and......

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

'...without looking into yourself.''What matters most is human relationships and the human mind.' IMAGE: Roshan Mathew and Darshana Rajendran in Paradise. A film-maker, who chooses to make a......

Lara on how to save Tests in time of flourishing franchise leagues

IMAGE: 'I like the Test Championship and I think it is important to make sure that the game remains relevant.' Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Admitting that T20 leagues have devoured a lot of......