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For some...: Ex-CEC reacts to BJP MP's 'Muslim commissioner' attack

Hitting out at Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey for his "Muslim commissioner" barb, former chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi on Monday said he believes in an idea of India where an......

Republic Day celebrations end with Beating Retreat ceremony

Foot-tapping melodies and the majestic backdrop of a setting sun over Raisina Hills mesmerised the audience at Vijay Chowk on Wednesday during the Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the culmination......

R-Day: Parade Commander's son to lead 61 Cavalry on Kartavya Path

When young Lt Ahaan Kumar will lead the contingent of the iconic 61 Cavalry at the 76th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Kartavya Path on Sunday, the grandson of a war veteran will......

Kalam conferred Honourary Doctorate of Science

Former president A P J Abdul Kalam has been conferred with a Honourary Doctorate of Science by the University of Wolverhampton in the United Kingdom in recognition of his eminence in the......

'Would like to move on': Annapoorna Hotel on owner's video with FinMin

Sri Annapoorna Hotel on Saturday appealed to the people to put to rest unnecessary assumptions and political misunderstanding after a video of its owner apologising to Union Finance Minister......

Murthy slams Indian IT firms, says they behave like immigration agents

'Indian companies have a responsibility to create jobs for Americans, too' Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy on Tuesday criticised Indian software companies for not acting as global......

Infosys money to help teach computer science to American kids

Foundation partners with Code.org to do so, with Vandana Sikka joining latter’s board Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic arm of India’s second largest information technology services......

From someone who knows: How to do well in business

'In any business you have to achieve short-term goals.''But at the same time you have to keep your broader perspective long term.''It is good for business survival.' IMAGE: Dr Habil Khorakiwala,......

The 10 biggest policy mistakes of the past

India still has a long way to go as far as economic recovery is concerned and constraints go back several decades, notes Shankar Acharya As monsoon showers blanket the country, the prevailing......

'We Are Fixated By White Skin In India'

'Not just women, but even men are judged by the colour of their skin and have to fight prejudice every day.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Renuka Shahane/Instagram Whether or not Renuka Shahane will......

'My Father Was First Entertainer I Knew'

'He showed me how much joy there is in being the person in the middle of a party.''He taught me how to be confident and vulnerable at the same time.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Red Sea Film......

The Voice of Darth Vader Dies

IMAGE: Mark Hamill with James Earl Jones. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mark Hamill/Instagram Legendary actor James Earl Jones, who voiced Darth Vader in Star Wars, passed away this morning at his......

Oprah Winfrey receives honourary degree from Harvard

Here's what Hollywood has been up to lately. Television mogul Oprah Winfrey donned the traditional black-and-red graduation regalia as she was handed an honourary doctorate at the prestigious......

'Maybe Hollywood wasn't for me'

'I never got respect as an actress.''But when I became a director and worked with actresses like Cate Blanchett and Jessica Chastain, I felt such pride of being an actress.' IMAGE: Liv Ullmann in......

Who'll be next BCCI prez and IPL chief?

For IPL chairman's post, the names of several contenders started doing the rounds, including Mumbai Cricket Association secretary Sanjay Naik and current BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla.......

Meet new BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

IMAGE: A former cricketer, Devajit Saikia represented Assam in four first-class matches during the 1990s before transitioning to cricket administration. Photograph: BCCI Devajit Saikia was......

Randhir Singh first Indian to be elected as OCA president

IMAGE: A five-time Olympic shooter, Randhir Singh was the lone eligible candidate for the OCA president's post. Photograph: OCA Media Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh on Sunday became......

Singh to continue as acting head of Olympic Council of Asia

IMAGE: Randhir Singh will be in charge of the Olympic Council of Asia during the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, starting in September. Photograph: Kind courtesy Team India/Twitter The......

MS Dhoni conferred Lt. Colonel rank in Territorial Army

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindrahave beenconferred with the rank of honourary Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army by President Pratibha......