'Defence funding is channelled to State-owned research organisations where scientists are merely bureaucrats holding meetings and sending out minutes of meetings and press releases, but have long ago stopped any innovative work.' 'Unless this tragedy is fixed, India's chances to create world-conquering and job-creating new industries are slim,' says Ajit Balakrishnan.
Smoking, tight clothing and even your toothpaste could affect your sperm count, says Dr Rajni Khajuria.
With colours resembling famous candies and lolly brands, Nike splashed bright hues to drive sales to younger fans
The word geek, once used as a slur to describe a person with unfashionable interests or a social misfit, has now been declared the 'word of the year' by the Collins online dictionary.
The new-age traveler is no longer into ticking a checklist of must-see spots on his holiday. He is ready to pay a premium to experience culture, crafts and culinary delights of the local populace
The lowest FMCG index valuation has been around PE 27, while the highest have been above 42PE.
Sharmila Nair's campaign '18 Shades of Black' is inspiring Indian women to talk about the restrictions they faced while growing up and encouraging people to find solutions.
Image Alert: Too much hotness ahead! You might need to switch on the air-conditioner.
It is important that you listen to your body and understand the difference between getting too sore and doing just what is right, says Shrey Khanna.
When making a buy or sell decision on a fund, it is essential to look beyond profits, says Kavitha Krishnan
Even in her 50s, the Amul Girl has far greater clout than any brand ambassador in India. And India's largest dairy organisation may soon cash in on that. Sohini Das reports.
'The worthy Amartya Sen is a mutterer, and unless you're really concentrating, or know your stuff, you're going to make a fool of yourself, as I did,' remembers Kishore Singh.
Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera recounts the brief moments of interaction and conversation he had with the international celebrity.
Lack of consumer confidence remains a key issue, but these brands are addressing the challenge in their own unique ways.
India has the highest proportion of CODs at 60% of total orders, compared to 50% in China, 28% in Indonesia, and 24% in Brazil
Because of too much stress and improper eating habits, many people tend to show signs of aging early on. So here are some basic beauty tips to keep yourself looking fresh and youthful!
What should guys do with their body hair -- leave it or shave it?
Ranbir's daku aspirations, Alia's magical transformation, Aishwarya's mommy love and more in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.
The IPL is the most glamorous cricket tournament going and the players' beautiful ladyloves serve to make it even more so! Who's the sexiest? Vote and tell us!
Fuel efficiency was the platform that had been built by the market leader in the segment, fun was the Discover domain. By diluting the message, the brand lost its old customers and pushed potential buyers into the leader's fold.
His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.
Most slang words don't exactly mean what you think they do; some are too literal in their meaning.
A recent study showed that partners who match up equally in the looks department tend to make a relationship work better. We take a look at a few celeb couples and ask readers to take tell us whether they're well-paired, appearance-wise!
With the Congress already opposed to the proposed law, regional parties might become the swing factor, says T N Ninan.
Alastair Cook was never the most innovative England cricket captain, his batting was designed to soothe rather than stir the blood and his personality was so cautious that it was little wonder he never featured when flashy sports awards were being handed out.
Practice Surya Namaskar every morning to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.
Tax planning will help you pay less income tax. Something everyone wants. But smart tax planning will help you boost your portfolio.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the attack was linked to terror.
Double whammy for consumer firms, where the top line will remain subdued due to demonetisation and margins will squeeze owing to a crude oil spike and rupee depreciation, reports Viveat Susan Pinto/Business Standard from Mumbai.
The actress reveals all her beauty hacks!
From the stock perspective, though, even as all the 10 analysts polled by Bloomberg have a 'buy' recommendation on FRL, their target price of Rs 535 suggest most of the positives are already priced in.
'I ensure to oil my hair with a coconut-based hair oil. It takes care of my hair and protects it from the damage of the harsh Holi colours.'
The third highest paid endorser after Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, Sindhu is the highest paid among woman athletes and non-cricket sportspersons in the country, says Urvi Malvania.
Amberish K Diwanji on Indian prime ministers and the seven-year itch.
RBI Governor flayed easy monetary policy of central banks in advanced economies saying it is "more cause than medicine".
'Sanjay Dutt was a very stylish person. He created his own style; he did not follow trends.' 'He wasn't a tapori, he was grand.' 'Also, whatever he wore, reflected what was going on in his life.'
'The setback for Trump carries a message not only for him, but for the far right in general.'
For a country with a huge atheist vote bank, relatively few claim to be irreligious, says Devangshu Datta
The lasting influence of Amitabh Bachchan's Supremo, hitchhiking with Salman Khan, a taste of Tom Alter, Padmaavat's best scene and more in Sukanya Verma's Super-filmi Week.
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