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'We Have To Blame Ourselves, Not Macaulay'

'We kept importing educational models from outside that had no connection to our cultural and intellectual strengths.' IMAGE: Professor V N Jha. Photograph: Shivanand Kanavi Professor V N Jha is......

Op Sindoor gave Pak a 'good dose' of caution: Rajnath Singh

Operation Sindoor gave Pakistan a "good dose" of caution and it will now think twice before attempting any "misadventure" against India, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. IMAGE:......

What Was Bill Gates Doing At India's Seattle Consulate?

IMAGE: Bill Gates addresses the Gandhi Jayanti celebrations in Seattle. All photographs: Kind courtesy Indian Consulate General in Seattle Mahatma Gandhi's ideals of equality and dignity for......

'Who Doesn't Know Dr Jane Goodall?'

'She was the embodiment of knowledge, kindness, and compassion.' Dr Sabyasachi Mukherjee, director, CSMVS, remembers his meeting with the pioneering wildlife conservationist who passed into the......

India accuses Pakistan of 'systematic genocide' at UNSC

In a strong retort against Pakistan in the United Nations Security Council, India on Monday said its neighbour as a country that 'bombs its own people' and conducts 'systematic genocide'. IMAGE:......

Fresh Air Becomes Real Estate Must-Have

Interest in green living is rising, with clean air and open spaces becoming key selling points for residential projects, particularly as Indian cities struggle with deteriorating air quality.......

Reality show to apps, Mathrubootham spreads funding wings

Within weeks of announcing his exit as executive chairman of the global software-as-a-service (SaaS) company Freshworks, its founder Girish Mathrubootham appears to be on an investment spree.......

How Trump's Tariffs Hurts Dollar Town Of Garments

'The US slump could hit our hosiery market hard since 40 per cent of our exports go there.''Job losses could be severe if the government doesn't step in fast.' Kindly note the image has been......

10 Indian Startups in WEF Top 100

Notably, four portfolio companies-- Agnikul, ePlane, CynLr, and GalaxEye -- of deep-tech investor Speciale Invest have made it to the list. Kindly note this illustration generated using Microsoft......

Tesla Hits Indian Roads But Misses Mass Appeal

Analysts believe Tesla will first focus on building the Model Y brand before expanding -- both in terms of volume and models. IMAGE: The keenly-awaited Model Y. All photographs: Rajesh......

'Bharat Is Blessed To Have Bhupen Hazarika'

'That a song can carry the weight of a people's dreams and move hearts across the world.'On Bhupen Hazarika's 99th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays rich tribute to the legendary......

Does Naseeruddin Shah Look Like JRD Tata?

IMAGE: Naseeruddin Shah as J R D Tata in Made in India: A Titan Story. Photograph: Kind courtesy Amazon MX Player/Instagram Naseeruddin Shah's look as the legendary aviator-businessman J R D Tata......

'My Father Bimal Roy's Time Has Come'

'When you are a pioneer and someone who's put on a pedestal, but then the pedestal gets dusty, people don't look at the statue anymore.''They would say, 'Yes, yes, of course I know Bimal Roy. He......

'Before Rajiv Gandhi's Murder, No One Knew Suicide Bombers'

'The LTTE were the pioneers of that.' IMAGE: Amit Sial plays D R Karthikeyan, who headed the special investigation team that probed the Rajiv Gandhi assassination, in The Hunt. Nagesh Kukunoor is......

'It Wasn't My Time To Go'

'Maybe I'm meant to do a few more good films, have some more nice times with family and friends, do some more charity.' IMAGE: Saif Ali Khan in Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins. Saif Ali Khan is......

Farewell Dr Vece Paes: Hockey Great, Sports Medicine Pioneer

'He was super talented both in sports and sports medicine. Sports medicine was his passion.' IMAGE: Dr Vece Paes with former India hockey teammate Gurbux Singh at the unveiling of the 125th......

Abhishek-Gill bond blooms into India's Fire & Ice act

'It's really important to be very good friends off the field. When you open together, that bond matters. Sometimes you don't have to say anything in the middle.' IMAGE: Shubman Gill and Abhishek......

Asia Cup: When Gavaskar, Khanna Stole The Show

'Scoring those half-centuries and winning the trophy for India is indeed special.' IMAGE: Sunil Gavaskar besides the iconic photograph of India's victory in the inaugural Asia Cup in 1984 at the......

PIX: Kolkata Bids Emotional Adieu To Dr Vece Paes

'Dr. Paes' absence will always remain in the hearts of sports fans, sports fraternities, and many other hockey players.' IMAGE: Tennis great Leander Paes during the funeral procession of his......

India's Lone Woman Downhill Rider Turns Trailblazer

Downhill mountain biking, a sport that involves racing down steep, rugged trails at high speed, demands strength, technical skill and mental endurance. IMAGE: With no professional infrastructure,......