Time to end DRDO's monopoly on defence research

We must seize the opportunity provided by the COVID-19 crisis to kick-start indigenous research efforts, recommends Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds a......

Thackeray unlikely to attend Ram temple event

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray is unlikely to visit Ayodhya for the bhoomi pujan for Ram temple construction there on August 5 owing to the serious COVID-19 situation in the Uttar......

Nestle and the Billa-Ranga syndrome

Just as Billa-Ranga had become symbols of everything that was wrong with the system many years ago, Nestle is now portrayed as the wickedest of the wicked. Every known food crime in India is now......

Why senior MNC execs are jumping ships

They are calling Vishwavir Ahuja the pied piper of Ratnakar Bank. Ever since he took the top job at the sleepy Kohlapur-based rural bank to morph it into a major financial institution, in 2010,......

Shriya's Bold Fashion At Awards Ceremony

There was a quite a turnout for the Golden Glory Awards 2023 in Mumbai over the weekend. Film and television folk got together to display their fashion and celebrate their talent. Shriya Saran......

In Pix: The Beautiful Life of Priyanka Chopra

PeeCee's incredible journey has had its fair share of ups and downs.Images: Kind courtesy Om Books International Priyanka Chopra has lived an enviable life. She tasted success at just 17, when she......

Showtime Review: Nothing Khaas About It

Showtime is watchable but never engrossing, notes Sukanya Verma. One of the most condescending remarks reserved for film critics by film-makers remains those who cannot make movies, write about......

When Priyanka Chopra was an American teenager

What was life like for the confident Priyanka Chopra of today when she was a gawky teenager?Aseem Chhabra gives us a glimpse in his new book Priyanka Chopra: The Incredible Story Of A Global......

'BCCI ready to fund couple of Olympic disciplines'

IMAGE: BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla conveyed the Board's willingness to adopt a couple of Olympic disciplines during a meeting with Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi on......

Neeraj Chopra disappointed at losing out opportunity to be India's flag-bearer at CWG opening ceremony

IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra's injury and pulling out will mean that the much-anticipated clash with Peters will not happen in Birmingham. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Olympic champion......

India to send 322-strong contingent for Commonwealth Games

IMAGE: Some prominent names in the squad include Olympic medallists Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain, Bajrang Punia and Ravi Kumar Dahiya. Photograph: IOA The Indian......

India names 215-member athlete contingent for 2022 CWG

IMAGE: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra is also likely to be India's flag-bearer at the opening ceremony of 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Photograph: David Lidstrom/Getty Images India......

'Couldn't have asked for greater reward'

IMAGE: India's Neeraj Chopra competes in the Men's Javelin Throw Final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday. Photograph: Christian Petersen/Getty Images......