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What the world expects from Biden

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise......

Arun Jaitley: Modi's original Chanakya

With his multifaceted experience and acumen, Jaitley was the man for the Modi government in its first term from 2014 to 2019.If one were to go by the degree of clout, Jaitley was the undoubted No.......

The case for autonomy in higher education

'Providing funds and autonomy to a few institutions that may not have the intent to excel must not become a case of trying to feed those who are not hungry and starving those who are famished,'......

'BJP hasn't given up its Brahminical vision for India'

'The Constitution, which talks about democracy and equality, is something that will be applied in this country, and not Manusmriti in which the RSS believes.' IMAGE: Dalits protest during the......

Why the future of environment looks so bleak

Prakash Javadekar’s one year as India’s minister of state (independent charge) of environment, forests and climate change has been an unmitigated disaster, says activist Himanshu......

Former Barclays banker Ashok Vaswani to head Kotak Mahindra Bank

Ashok Vaswani, a banker with more than three-and-half decades experience in building and scaling up businesses across consumer and corporate banking and payments, will be the next managing director......

Uday Kotak resigns as Kotak Mahindra CEO 3 months ahead of RBI deadline

Uday Kotak, the founder and promoter of Kotak Mahindra Bank, has resigned as managing director and CEO of the private sector lender three months ahead of Reserve Bank's deadline. IMAGE:......

Why India Has Shortage Of Skilled Workers

'The second generation of migrant labourers is not enthusiastic about continuing in this field.''The parents of the next generation do not wish their children to be part of this trade.' Kindly......

Davos talks to focus on jobless growth

Over 2,500 global leaders, including 130 from India, are converging in Davos on the snow-covered Alps to discuss for the next five days the future of the world economy, concerns of growth not......

Chairperson may be sole voice of IIMs

Even as the human resource developmentministry downplays allegations of interference in the selection of IIM directors, IIM insiders say a democratic selection procedure will depend on the......

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

The Web series Bambai Meri Jaan has put the spotlight back to the dark days when the underworld overran Mumbai. The gangster saga is a popular subject with film and serial makers, particularly when......

Disha Looks WOW!

Tejasswi parties with Sussanne... Amala explores London... Mallika celebrates her birthday... Photograph: Kind courtesy Disha Patani/Instagram Disha Patani turns the heat up a couple of notches......

PS-1: Mani Ratnam's Magic Works Again, Yet...

Ponniyin Selvan has everything going for it, yet, there is something missing for a wholesome film experience, observes N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Vikram as Aditya Karikalan in Ponniyin Selvan-1.......

When Rashmika Brought The Stars To Earth

It was a glittery night at the sixth edition of the Lokmat Most Stylish Awards 2022, as brightly-clad stars descended on the red carpet. The event was held on September 28 at Mumbai's J W Marriott......

'I can never make a depressing film'

'I'm a guy who tries to find humour in every situation, no matter how difficult and serious, without offending anyone.' IMAGE: Varun Dhawan in JugJugg Jeeyo. With Good Newwz, a director was born......

When Sachin, 15, Played His First Senior Game

'I remember walking up to him and telling him, "Sambhal ke khelna".' IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar bats during a Test against Pakistan in Lahore in 1989. Photograph: Ben Radford/Allsport/Getty Images......

Photos: Most bizarre... wild sports celebrations!

Sports events produce a multitude of highly amusing and crazy celebrations. Individual and team players have various way of celebrating victory, a goal or point. Some do it with a high-five, blow a......

Why I am praying for Brazil to lift the Cup

B S Prakash, India's Ambassador to Brazil, on what it is to be in Brazil during the World Cup. I am at this huge party in the South African embassy, here in Brazil. It is the opening match of the......

India's Ambassador to Brazil B S Prakash on Rio's Olympic win

Rio de Janeiro won the bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games and will be the first South American country to host the world's greatest sporting event. B S Prakash, India's ambassador to Brazil,......

World's best for India Open badminton

The best in the world of badminton including the likes of world number one Taufik Hidayat of Indonesia and Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei will make India their next stop as the best Asia and the best of......

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