What does the nation get out of the CBI?

'What does the nation get out of the CBI's fabulous infrastructure? Very little that is useful,' says Aakar Patel. Photograph: Mansi Thapliyal/Reuters The Central Bureau of Investigation is our......

'Rao overestimated his clout with the RSS'

'He depended too much on assurances given by sadhus and sants. He may not be culpable, but he was wholly responsible for December 6, 1992.' 'While Manmohan Singh came to reforms out of conviction,......

Why India's top law officer is under attack

'On April 30, the Supreme Court spoke on the need to further insulate the CBI from political interference.' 'Come May 8, perhaps their Lordships could also extend protection to the law officers too......

India's greatest moral challenge ever

'While our politicians get voted out, the industrialist grows from strength to strength irrespective of government shifts till one day he controls the entire political structure... That is the real......

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Greatest Legacy

'His track record in the market has been spotless and untainted.''That's why he had such great fan following among investors.' IMAGE: Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, right, with Prime Minister Narendra......

Ex-SBI chief's book is frank, but is it fearless?

Barring stray references such as the 'dual control' of banks and shifting the goalposts during demonetisation, he is not in a fault-finding mode with the government, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.......

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

'The book captures Rana Kapoor's hunger for real estate leading to bungalows in Delhi, Mumbai, London and other cities; the multiple companies -- over 100 -- to fund his family's various ventures;......

The businessman who got richer during the lockdown

Radhakishan Damani is the only billionaire to see his wealth grow by around 20% during the lockdown.Sachin P Mampatta and Viveat Susan Pinto on the rise and rise of DMart's reclusive billionaire.......

2023's Must Watch Web Series

The streaming platforms were replete with violent, profanity-laden gangster shows. But amidst the noise, there were some effective and thought-provoking shows too. Deepa Gahlot's list of her top 10......

'A Year Of Memorable Performances'

'Suvinder Vicky in Kohrra.''Manoj Bajpayee in Joram.''Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in Joram and Scoop.''Gagan Dev Riar in Scam 2003.''Sukant Goel in Kaala Paani.''The number of awards will not be enough......

Want An OTT Date With Tamannaah?

Scams, stuntswomen, pirates, freelancers, Sukanya Verma shows you everything you can catch on OTT this week. Polite SocietyWhere to watch? Jio CinemaLanguage: English Set in London, a teenage......

Scam 2003: The Telgi Story Review: Yet Another Winner

The series is held together by a superbly astute performance by Gagan Dev Riar, who moves from cheerful conman to menacing criminal with remarkable skill, observes Deepa Gahlot. After Scam 1992......

'Tharoor came in after we won IPL Kochi bid'

Team Kochi, the latest entrant to Indian Premier League, was put together by Shailendra Gaikwad of Rendezvous Sports World -- at least that's what Gaikwad says. RSW's bid, of $333.33 million......

Readers wishes to John Wright

Name:satya Message:Dear John, Thank You for doing a terrific job with the Indian Team. I hope you continue the good work and see the team achieve even greater laurels. You are without doubt the......