Caste Is Missing In Prohibition Debates

The point made by sociologist M N Srinivas, that it represented a Sanskritic act that was linked to caste, is never raised in Indian debates and the disapproval of drink is almost universal, notes......

'Trust can only be earned over long periods of time'

'This is still a relatively immature defense and high-tech relationship.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi's State visit to the United States gets off to a hectic note in New York.......

Tamil Nadu announces 'total lockdown' from May 10 to 24

With Tamil Nadu witnessing a sharp increase in the COVID-19 cases, the government on Saturday announced clamping a two-week 'total lockdown' across the state to curb the spread of the pandemic,......

In Space, On a Joyride

Will space tourism with a niche market of serving only the uber-rich ever be profitable, asks Kumar Abishek. IMAGE: Sir Richard Branson poses on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange ahead of......

Will drive-in theatres replace the multiplex?

PVR Cinemas is in the process of building one at the Jio Center in Bandra Kurla Complex. This theatre will be on the top of the mall and should be able to accommodate 300 cars, and is expected to......

Influencing the influencer

'An influencer is expected to have upwards of 100,000 followers across various social media platforms of YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter etc,' points out brand strategist Ambi Parameswaran,......

What makes these 10 companies the best to work for in India

Image: RMSI is India’s best company to work for. Photograph, courtesy: RMSI     Companies come in all kinds. There are some who keep a hawkish eye over its employees, banning......

'Sairaji asked me to speak to him in Marathi'

'So I started talking to him in Marathi and everything really changed.''There was this spark in his eyes and he smiled.''It's unbelievable that a man can be so charming with a single smile at 90.'......

Aishwarya's favourite city? Click here to see!

'The hotel room number can never total up to 8.' 'I fly First Class and won’t take a pre-9am flight.' Bollywood's travel fetishes. Movie stars travel very frequently, on work and......

'Dancers like Aishwarya are fabulous but I don't see them enjoying dance'

'Madhuri is the best (dancer). She's is not mechanical.' 'Most dancers like Aishwarya, Deepika, Priyanka and Kareena are fabulous but I don't see them enjoying it the way they should. Their focus......

Kumar Pallana, we will miss you!

Actor Kumar Pallana, 94, who passed away on October 10, has acted in films like in Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums and The Darjeeling Limited. Aseem Chhabra pays tribute. In 1996, I......

Sports Shorts: Pictograms unveiled 500 days before start of Tokyo 2020

The pictograms for next year's Tokyo 2020 Olympics were unveiled on Tuesday at an event to mark 500 days to go until the Summer Games. Pictograms for each sport, including the five new sports that......

PIX: Ashwin, Dhawan, Bhuvi chill out with Miami Heat

IMAGE: From left, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Tyler Johnson, Ravichandran Ashwin, Briante Weber and Shikar Dhawan at The American Airlines Arena. The southern coast of the United States is buzzing......

Tennis Roundup: Osaka withdraws from WTA finals with shoulder injury

Osaka withdraws from WTA finals with shoulder injury IMAGE: Osaka's place in the tournament will now be taken by alternate Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands. Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty......

Sports Shorts: NBA suspends Hornets' Taylor for domestic violence

Jeffery Taylor of the Charlotte Bobcats reacts. Photograph: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images Charlotte Hornets forward Jeffery Taylor was suspended 24 games without pay by the NBA on Wednesday after......

Football Extras: USA's Morgan scores 100th to down Aus

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: United States forward Alex Morgan (center) celebrates with forward Megan Rapinoe (15) and midfielder Lindsey Horan (9) after......