These Scientists Shaped India

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims.We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing......

Savarkar's photo in Kerala temple festival sparks controversy

The Paramekkavu Devaswom, an important temple group that is among the organisers of the renowned Thrissur Pooram, on Sunday ran into a controversy after its authorities decided to feature Hindutva......

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

If the government of the day would like to set in place a smooth and well-planned changeover and facilitate the incoming chief to chalk out his action plan well in advance, the announcement of a......

ELECTION RESULTS: How did the heavyweights fare

As results pour in for the four states -- West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam -- and one Union Territory -- Puducherry – here's a glimpse at the leaders who won or lost their seats.......

Direct listing of firms at GIFT City likely by year-end

The International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA) plans to operationalise the framework for direct listing of companies at International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) exchanges by......

IFSCA looks to clear decks for startups' direct listing at GIFT City

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has proposed key exemptions to the current listing framework and measures for setting up holding companies (holdcos) and special......

Airport PPPs on a crowded runway; private sector bids could be subdued

Last August, the government had announced its intent to sell stakes in four privately-run airports (Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru) and lease 25 other airports owned by AAI under National......

Wipro rewrites growth strategy under new chief Thierry Delaporte

Under the new model, the IT services firm will replace the current structure of its various strategic business units, service lines and geographies with four strategic market units and two global......

'With the National Award, Priyamanasam is vindicated'

'I didn't get any recognition in Kerala for this film and it has definitely hurt me. When the whole world is celebrating the return of Sanskrit, my state is busy ignoring it.' Vinod Mankara talks......

Nadigar Sangam Elections: Vishal leads his team to victory

The South Indian Film Artistes Association, also known as Nadigar Sangam, conducted its high-profile elections on Sunday, October 18. Amidst intense drama and tight security, retired Madras High......

Battle lines drawn for the Nadigar Sangam Elections

Image: President Sarathkumar, secretary Radha Ravi, Simbu Sham Vijaykumar and Ramki Nirosha The anticipated and controversial elections to The South Indian Film Actors Association, better known as......

Which of these Tamil films will you watch this weekend?

As incredible as it sounds, it's not unusual these days for as many as five or six Tamil films to release in a week! Here’s a quick look at the week's upcoming releases: Kaaki Sattai  ......

ICC U19 World Cup: Two Indians in match officials' roster

IMAGE: For the U19 World Cup, two Indian officials have been named in the match officials line-up. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters The ICC on Wednesday announced the line-up of match officials......

Umpire Padmanabhan officiates from both ends in Ranji final

IMAGE: Umpire KN Ananthapadmanabhan during an IPL match in 2016. Photograph: BCCI C Shamshuddin was ruled out as the on-field umpire for the remainder of the ongoing Ranji Trophy final after......

Mushtaq Ali T20: Iyer fifty powers Mumbai past Vidarbha

Mumbai, Delhi and Kerala record victory in the super league phase of Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament. IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer of Mumbai. Photograph: Facebook. Shreyas Iyer's 51-ball 86 run blitzkrieg......

Mushtaq Ali T20: Irfan, Parthiv steal the limelight

IMAGE: Skipper Parthiv Patel blasted the Bengal attack as Gujarat won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 match in 11.5 overs. Photograph: PTI Skipper Irfan Pathan led from the front with an unbeaten......

Yuvraj, Ishant, Steyn off-loaded by IPL franchises

Sunrisers Hyderabad surprised quite a few by opting to release the fast bowling duo of Ishant Sharma and Dale Steyn, while they also let go of England discard Kevin Pietersen. IMAGE: Yuvraj Singh......