'Dr Gadgil Understood Environment's Impact On Mankind's Future'

'His report created a lot of negative reaction in Kerala and in a way, he was crucified for writing such a report.''I asked him, "Don't you feel frustrated?"''His reply was, "Have you read Bhagavad......

'The Key Is Talent, Technology, Trust'

'Our problem is not a budget deficit but a trust deficit. We need to trust our institutions and industries to innovate and lead. That is the way forward for India.' Kindly note that this......

IndiGo Crisis: What Was Its Board Doing?

Where was the Board when a predictable regulatory change brought the country's largest airline to its knees? asks Dr Sudhir Bisht. IMAGE: Passengers wait at Terminal 1, Indira Gandhi international......

'Hinduism Is A Large-Hearted Religion'

'If at all human beings require a religion, the future religion will be Hinduism.' IMAGE: The Bateshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh. All photographs: Kind courtesy KK Muhammed/Facebook "If India......

Trump's Tariffs: No More Protectionism Please!

Brave statements such as we will continue to be the fastest growing large country are of no consolation, because the direction of trade also determines the flow of investment, points out M Govinda......

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

The story of the Bombay Stock Exchange and the people who shaped its growth: From wars and bomb blasts to speculators, reformers and wealth creators. IMAGE: The informal beginnings of what would......

Why This Banker Didn't Get Promoted!

The bank made a Rs 67 crore net profit, up 21% from the previous year.Its deposits grew 8%, the loan book 10%. Net bad loans dropped from 7.53% to 6.07%.So why was the banker, who headed the bank,......

Modi-Musk Talk: Will Starlink Get Go Ahead?

Starlink's application for offering satcom services in India had been held up for the company's inability to comply with mandatory ownership disclosure norms. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi......

AR Rahman Blames 'Communal Thing' For Lesser Work

A R Rahman feels a power shift may have happened in the past eight years, as 'people who are not creative have the power now to decide things.' Photograph: Kind courtesy AR Rahman/Instagram Less......

'I Don't Want To Be Underpaid'

'If they said the shift is at 9, I would reach by 9.''But no one came until 12.''Slowly over the time, I felt very disappointed with the whole thing.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Talluri......

'I Can Be A Whacked Out Person'

'Had I been launched as a leading actor, it would probably have worked better.''Prabhu Devaa came eight years after me. Maybe if a filmmaker had thought of a film for me like the ones he got, my......

'No One Could Have Played The Wounded Son Like Mr Bachchan Did'

'I owe what Shakti became as much to Mr Bachchan as Salim-Javed.' IMAGE: Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan in Shakti.   Forty three years after Ramesh Sippy's classic film Shakti, starring Dilip......

Najmul sacked as players' revolt puts BPL in limbo

Under player and public pressure, BCB was forced to act and removed Najmul as chairman of the board's finance committee. It is unclear if he remains a BCB director. IMAGE: The furore started after......

Eng pacer Woakes bids farewell to international cricket

IMAGE: Chris Woakes took 192 wickets in 62 Tests. Photograph: Craig Brough/Action Images via Reuters England’s Mr Dependable, Chris Woakes, has called time on his international career, closing......

Back Into Good Books! IOC Restores Funding To India

The IOC hoped that the IOA will uphold the "highest standards" of good governance and integrity in its daily operations. IMAGE: Indian Olympic Association president P T Usha. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Pycroft received handshake order just four minutes pre-toss

IMAGE: Match referee Andy Pycroft at the toss before the Asia Cup group match between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, September 14. Photograph: ACC/X Match referee Andy Pycroft, who is......

From Rs 600 To $300: Varun Chakravathy's Wild Journey

'After I am done with cricket, my first goal is to direct a movie.' IMAGE: Varun Chakravarthy in action for the Kolkata Knight Riders during IPL 2025. Photograph: BCCI   Before cricket became his......