15 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Here’s this week of photos that prove we live in a mad world. Models promote an internet company’s quick response codes at the 13th China Internet Conference in Beijing. Jason......

'Things are done in India that look chaotic. But it's not chaotic at all'

'I've never seen such cooperation before. Problem solving. Everyone working together. And truthful.''Someone from the prime minister's office was there the entire time, at the table, one of the......

Rewind 2014: Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Shot in 2014, these images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there! US singer Miley Cyrus performs at the O2 Arena in central London on May 6, 2014. Photograph: Olivia......

Would Manipur Violence Have Continued If...

...the BJP's template of operation was different or if the Centre and the state were ruled by dissimilar parties? asks Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: Manipur Students Union members protest in Imphal, July......

Is Reliance Jio's 5G plan realistic?

Surajeet Das Gupta explains why Mukesh Ambani's target is by no means impossible. IMAGE: Sources close to the company say that Jio is prepared to launch a pan-India 5G network within six months.......

When Dhoni lost to John Abraham

But won against Ranbir Kapoor, recalls adman Sandeep Goyal. It was well before M S Dhoni became the Rs 100 crore-brand that he is today. His management company was desperate to find him a spot, but......

From Google to Alphabet: How the transformation will help

Google is learning the ABCs of conglomerate life, notes Jeffrey Goldfarb. Image: (L to R) Eric Schmidt, Larry Page and Sergey Brin in a self-driving car.     The $444 billion......

Will Artificial Intelligence create new jobs or destroy them?

As the government faces a difficult choice in keeping up with the rest of the world in AI development while making sure it does not add to unemployment, it has set up a task force to draw up a......

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

National Award-winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-MP, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty......

Baahubali: Crown Of Blood Review: Intermittently Entertaining

Baahubali has generated an enterprise of television spin-offs, video games, graphic novels and what not, but a memorable Game Of Thrones it is not, observes Deepa Gahlot. Director of the two......

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

With the mad rush of celebrities, paparazzi, official photographers and influencers on red carpets and parties, people almost forget that the Cannes Film Festival is firstly, a celebration of world......

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Review: Entertaining!

The latest season of Bridgerton takes a bolder view at handling troubled relationships and marriages as it teases displeased viewers from the previous season with enough fodder to last......

EPL PIX: Brighton STUN Man United; Haaland 'tricks

IMAGE: Brighton & Hove Albion's Joao Pedro celebrates scoring their second goal. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters Table toppers Brighton & Hove Albion beat Manchester United 2-1 on Saturday to......

Of men and machinations

After three weeks Formula One returned to the race track at the Hungaroring, and expectations were up. Nothing unrealistic, you understand, like a Ferrari being lapped by a Renault (like last......

'Kohli above peers, destined for greatness'

'Everything about Virat's game stands out. I think he is head and shoulders above anyone else in world cricket today' IMAGE: Sangakkara is amazed by Kohli's ability to success across formats......

Remember these sporting moments?

As we sit at home and miss live action, the wondrous phenomenon of sport has delivered so many past glories that we will probably never run out of things to see, recalls Dhruv Munjal. IMAGE:......

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history.Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.......