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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......

'India's Misinformation Problem Is Deeply Social'

'It flows through families, caste groups, and local WhatsApp communities where trust is personal.''Children are taught to defer to elders, so if a parent or uncle forwards something, you don't......

'At 101, He Was Ready To Go To Jail'

'I dreaded meeting him these days because every time he'd say: We have to fight this government, even if it means going to jail.''He'd been in jails run by the British, he'd also been in jails in......

'Why Haven't Amitabh, Salman, Shah Rukh Learnt Marathi?'

'There are tall personalities who have utilised Mumbai and Maharashtra for their career growth, but they never thought it is their responsibility to learn Marathi.' Illustration: Dominic......

'The Problem With Quick Fixes Is...'

'...they always address problems superficially, never tackling root causes.''Currently, the policy response will focus on immediate relief -- getting people to safety, providing facilities,......

Govt aims to provide 1 crore internship over 5 years

The government on Thursday rolled out the internship programme on a pilot basis that will provide a total annual financial assistance of Rs 66,000 to those in the age group of 21-24 years, and aim......

Have You Heard Of Crotonville?

The top-notch faculty at Crotonville, including Noel Tichy, Ram Charan, Vijay Govindarajan, along with GE's top leaders Jack Welch, Gary Reiner, Bill Conaty, Jeffrey Immelt and Susan Peters,......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

No electricity, no school here but kids learn with iPads!

In Rajasthan’s remote villages with no schools or electricity, two young engineers educate children with iPads and digital technology, instilling in them a dream of a better tomorrow, reports......

India may pip US as largest GitHub base soon: Nadella

India is expected to overtake the US as the largest developer community on GitHub by 2027, Microsoft chairman and chief executive officer Satya Nadella said during his address to 1,100 developers......

A 'Typical Tom Cruise Day' In Cannes

IMAGE: Angela Bassett and Tom Cruise walk the red carpet at the premiere of their new film Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning in Cannes. Photograph: Stephane Mahe/Reuters Three decades and......

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

'Mrs shows a dark side to the son and the father. I had to do things that I wouldn't dare to do in real life.' IMAGE: Sanya Malhotra and Kanwaljit Singh in Mrs. Kanwaljit Singh, 73, had as many as......

'Comparisons With Vicky Used To Irritate Me A Lot'

'That comparison, "Oh look at Vicky, do you also see yourself being that successful in life?"''Vicky has done a lot and he is where he is. I feel really happy about it.''But I have my own journey.'......

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

'When Bad Newz was given to me to direct, the first thing I did was go back to my childhood.''It's an ode to Hindi cinema.' IMAGE: Tripti Dimri and Vicky Kaushal in Bad Newz. Anand Tiwari broke......

Making Waves In India And Hollywood

'On the set, Ranveer and I got along really well.''Ten days after the release, Ranveer messaged me and said, you have killed the scene!''For someone like him to message me just says how supportive......

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

'It was a tough field, and I was nervous going in.''But once I stepped onto the court, I focused only on giving my best.' IMAGE: Anika Dubey, 15, has been rising in the Indian squash ranks with......

The PT Teacher Behind Two WPL Stars

'Today when I see them talking to people from different countries confidently, I realise that education does not come from classrooms alone but from life experiences too.' IMAGE: K M Elsamma,......