Gandhis and the Punjab Congress muddle

When events like these take place, it is easy for the BJP to portray the Gandhis as latter-day versions of the Borgias or Medicis, who toy with their nobles and promote favourites, points out Vir......

Dutch honour for Indian conservationist

Charudutt Mishra, India director of the International Snow Leopard Trust, is among three conservationists this year to be honoured with the Netherlands' Golden Ark Award. Mishra was awarded for his......

The wonderfully weird world we live in!

Ten images that prove we live in a odd, odd world! A woman touches a giant face-shaped pillar outside the Dotonbori Hotel in Osaka, Japan. Photograph: Kim Kyung-hoon/Reuters   A DJ performs......

The maharaja who gave his people museums

The collector king Sayajirao Gaekwad III, who lived a century ago, put together a fantastic world of Indian and European art for his subjects. IMAGE: Baroda's Sayajirao Gaekwad III ruled......

Essential drugs list to be expanded

The government has begun work on expanding the country's National List of Essential Medicines, which was last revised in 2003. The government closely monitors the prices of these essential......

Indian ginger to reign supreme

Ginger is the hot and happening commodity now. In fact, the National Multi-Commodity Exchange is mulling expansion of its futures basket and launch of trade in dried ginger and cashew. The 'live......

Drones will deliver critical drugs at your doorstep

Maharashtra govt, California-based Zipline to launch the automated delivery service funded by Serum Institute. This new emergency service is a great solution to deliver vaccines, blood and other......

What exactly is wrong with India's pharma companies?

Sun Pharma and Dr Reddy's top list in terms of those who face most class-action litigation. The number of class action lawsuits filed against Indian pharmaceutical companies has gone up in recent......

Poverty-stricken Asian Games gold medallist boxer gets SAI aid

IMAGE: Dingko Singh seen here receiving the Padma Shri from President Pranab Mukherjee in 2013. Photograph: PIB/Files Dingko Singh, who made Manipur proud by clinching a gold medal in boxing at......

Food for thought at Formula One's most glamorous team

The winds of change have swept through Ferrari and even Christmas has a different feel now Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo. Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images Media invited to the......