Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on two-day Gujarat visit from Sunday; will pay tribute to SEWA founder Ela Bhatt"Hillary Clinton will visit the SEWA reception centre in Ahmedabad between 2:45-4:00 pm and interact with its members. She will also delive...
04 Feb, 2023, 05.21 PM IST
Mahatma Gandhi's train ejection commemorated in South AfricaOn the fateful night, while Gandhi was on his way to Pretoria from Durban, a white man objected to his presence in a first-class carriage, ...
08 Jun, 2021, 02.50 PM IST
Poor policy behind weak pandemic fight, says Mahatma Gandhi's grandsonGandhi called for the need to reconsider the country's economic policy as the one that encouraged industrialisation and urbanisation, causi...
18 Oct, 2020, 04.05 PM IST
Recollecting India's frantic efforts to end starvation after independenceThe nature of hunger has changed, but at a basic level, India still struggles to feed its people adequately.
26 Jan, 2020, 01.45 PM IST
Suits & sayings: Tough talk of new railway ministerOne of the pioneers of the salt-tosoftware conglomerate Dorab Tata will henceforth be addressed as Dorabji Tata in all communications from ...
18 Sep, 2017, 12.58 AM IST
Why is Sachin Tendulkar not attending Virat Kohli's charity dinner in Mumbai?While the master-blaster has been invited, he seems to be staying under the radar, thanks to the recent comic drama with Tanmay Bhat.
02 Jun, 2016, 04.07 PM IST
Vulture culture atop coconut palms sends bird numbers soaringAround 200 km south of Mumbai in the picturesque coastal town of Shrivardhan in Raigad district, a meticulous Vulture Conservation Centre i...
27 Apr, 2015, 03.00 AM IST
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Can PM Modi build on the platform to up global appeal of Gandhian principles?Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, which this year coincides with the 100th anniversary of Gandhi’s return from South Africa, may be a good platform ...
04 Jan, 2015, 08.43 AM IST
- South Africa's former election head receives Gandhi Peace Award
"The award indicates the courage, commitment and selflessness of the recipients as distinguished peacemakers," Ela Gandhi said.
27 Aug, 2013, 07.56 PM IST
- Karnala bird sanctuary also a butterfly haven
Researchers also observed differences in butterfly diversity over the plateaus with and without wind-farms.
09 Jun, 2013, 06.23 AM IST
- House sparrows losing battle against rapid urbanisation
The house sparrow is now the fourth most commonly-sighted bird in India, with the first three being the Rock Pigeon, which has emerged as t...
21 Mar, 2013, 05.41 AM IST
- Show off as bling, get coloured highlights: Indians are obsessed with gold
Festivals or feats, weddings or baby showers, dhanteras or akshaya trithi, we like to say it with gold.
24 Oct, 2011, 12.36 PM IST
Indian contemporary art has to come of ageIndian contemporary art is becoming international recognition as India rises as an economic superpower. This has unleashed many opportuniti...
24 Jan, 2010, 12.40 AM IST
- IITs can play major role in changing India
Infosys CEO Kris Gopalakrishnan on Sunday said that IITs can play a major role in changing India if they are more practical.
22 Dec, 2008, 12.50 AM IST
- Indian art not yet a global brand
With just 1% of the global market and barely half-a-dozen globally sellable artists, Indian art is hardly the ‘toast of the world’, say som...
15 May, 2008, 02.02 AM IST
- Ruia to fund 'The Elders' group
Essar Group Chairman Shashi Ruia joins Richard Branson and Peter Gabriel to fund The Elders group.
23 Jul, 2007, 04.50 PM IST
- Cause & effect
Indian art, on a global fast track today, is increasingly offering a shoulder to charity.
19 May, 2007, 03.26 AM IST