The V S Naipaul I came to know

Nikhil Lakshman remembers the times he spent with the legendary writer who passed into the ages six days before his 86th birthday. IMAGE: Sir V S Naipaul gives the Nobel lecture at the Old Stock......

The uncommon creator of that Common Man

Eminent cartoonist R K Laxman has died at a Pune hospital at the age of 94. Back in 1997, we had carried an excerpt from Past Forward, an autobiographical book which carried anecdotes of eminent......

Multiple terror strikes rock Kashmir in 12 hours

Soldiers of the Special Operation Group watch as smoke rises from the house where militants were hiding during an encounter in Srinagar. Photograph: Umar Ganie Militants on Friday struck in a big......

VOTE: Who made the biggest impact in 2015?

The year 2015 witnessed many major events in India. A few people/events were at the forefront, scripting history and dictating opinions. Take a look and don’t forget to make your pick for the......

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two.Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life. IMAGE: Dilip......

Warne is God's gift to cricket: Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar has scoffed at suggestions Australia's cricketers are too old and their domination of world cricket is drawing to a close.India's master batsman said Australia's Ashes loss to......

Survey says Aus players believe spot-fixing an issue

A survey has revealed that a large number of the Australian cricketers believe that spot-fixing still remains a problem in international cricket but they were sure that their domestic game was......

Gilchrist may retire in two years

Australia vice-captain Adam Gilchrist says he may retire from international cricket after the 2007 World Cup.The wicketkeeper-batsman told the Inside Cricket Magazine that he wanted to spend more......

'Arshdeep's Bowling In The World Cup Final Was Extraordinary'

'I was not able to watch that 19th over bowled by Arshdeep.''My son and daughter were watching the match and my eyes were closed.''When they used to shout 'Dot ball', I used to open my eyes, that......

'I've seen God and he bats at No 4 for India in Tests'

As Sachin Tendulkar turns 50, here are memorable words spoken about the batting legend by teammates, ex-cricketers, commentators and opposition. "Tendulkar is to cricket what Michael Jordan is to......