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'Controlled Indo-Pak suits both ruling elites': Ex-NSA

Former national security advisor Shivshankar Menon has said that the political dynamics between India and Pakistan have led to a "controlled level of hostility" that serves the interests of the......

Genetic Destiny Or Hard Work?

Just as the atom and the byte needed careful societal control to prevent damage to society, perhaps, so does the gene, particularly in debates like 'genes vs merit', explains Ajit Balakrishnan.......

Nobel laureate 'Venky' indebted to colleagues

A delighted Nobel laureate Venkatraman Ramakrishnan on Wednesday said he was deeply indebted to his associates, students and researchers in his Cambridge-based laboratory for the path-breaking work......

Why Venky Ramakrishnan is a great scientist

Vicky Nanjappa catches up with one of Professor Venkatraman Ramakrishnan's friends in Bengaluru. Professor Umesh Varshney from the Indian Institute of Science provides a fascinating glimpse into......

Nobel winner Venki has trouble buying phone in UK

Nobel laureate Venkatraman Ramakrishnan found it difficult to buy an iPhone from British mobile service provider O2 for the simple reason that he spelt his first name as 'Venki' in the application......

Venki Prathivadi is Satyam Australia, NZ head

Satyam Computer on Monday said it has appointed Venki Prathivadi as the country manager for its Australia and New Zealand operations. Satyam has also appointed Vijay Prasad as principal adviser for......

'This Guy Is Nothing Like Aamir'

'Vivek Vaswani came over to discuss Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman which he was producing with Aziz Mirza as the director.''When I asked who was playing the lead, Raju, he said it was an actor called Shah......

10 Things You Didn't Know About Aneet Padda

Saiyaara actress Aneet Padda celebrates her 23rd birthday on October 14. As the actress turns a year older, Namrata Thakker lists down things you probably still don't know about her, in her own......

'He Was A Sarvashresth Brahmin. I'm In Awe Of People Like That'

'What would Ravana do in today's time?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kajol/Instagram Kajol doesn't watch horror films but she's all set to star in one, in this week's release, Maa. As the title......

Ram Charan Attends Akhil-Zainab's Reception

After Nagarjuna's younger son Akhil Akkineni wed Zainab Ravdjee on June 6, a grand reception was held on June 8 at the family-owned Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

A Touch Of Kashmir In Saiyaara

IMAGE: Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday in Saiyaara. Mohit Suri's new film Saiyaara will see a slice of Kashmir, as two musicians from the Valley make their debut in it. Faheem Abdullah and Arslan......

'Paying Rs 23.75 Cr is too high for player like Venky Iyer'

IMAGE: In IPL 2025, Venkatesh Iyer scored just 142 runs in 11 matches for Kolkata Knight Riders. Photograph: Kind courtesy Dr Yash Kashikar/X IMAGE: In IPL 2025, Venkatesh Iyer scored just 142......

Tim Southee takes over as KKR bowling boss

IMAGE: Tim Southee represented his country in 107 Test matches, 161 ODIs, and 126 T20 Internationals, taking 776 wickets. Photograph: KKR/X Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday announced the......

Andre Russell in new IPL role; joins KKR as 'power coach'

'I'll still be smashing sixes and taking wickets in every other league around the world. And the best part? I'm not leaving home… you'll see me in a new role.' IMAGE: Andre Russell played 140......

Kolkata Knight Riders announce new Head Coach

IMAGE: Abhishek Nayar has previously served as the KKR Assistant Coach during the team's IPL-winning run in 2024. Photograph: KKR/X Abhishek Nayar was unveiled as Kolkata Knight Riders' Head......

Shane Watson joins KKR as assistant coach for IPL 2026

IMAGE: Shane Watson enjoyed a stellar IPL career spanning 12 years from 2008-2020, having played for Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings. Photograph: Kolkata......