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Railways showed the way. What should India electrify next?If railway electrification was one of the defining infrastructure decisions of the twentieth century, the electrification and redesign of I...
Warren Buffett on why bubbles end badly – even when everyone knows they willWarren Buffett compared bubble investors to Cinderella at the ball: Everyone plans to leave just before midnight, but they are dancing in a...
Quote of the day by American actor Robin Williams: ‘This is what life is about. There are a lot of amazing people out there to be grateful for. And a loving God. And good luck. Ego, bye-bye.’Robin Williams, the beloved entertainer, left a lasting impact with his blend of humor and empathy. His insights on gratitude and shedding ...
Kiki Shepard, longtime ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ host, dies at 74 from a heart attack, everything you need to know about her career and networthKiki Shepard, the beloved host of Showtime at the Apollo for over a decade, has passed away at 74 following a sudden heart attack. Known fo...
Pritish Nandy, veteran poet and journalist, dies at 73; Anupam Kher pays heartfelt tribute to 'yaaron ka yaar'Veteran poet, journalist, and filmmaker Pritish Nandy has died at 73. Friends and admirers mourn his fearless voice, lyrical poetry, and co...
The first Miss World, Kiki Hakansson passes away at 95Kiki Hakansson, the first-ever Miss World, has died at the age of 95. Hakansson, who was crowned in 1951 at the inaugural Miss World pagean...
Miss World 2024 Winner: Krystyna Pyszkova from Czech Republic takes home the beauty pageant crownMiss World 2024 Winner: Krystyna Pyszkova from the Czech Republic emerged victorious at the Miss World 2024 pageant held in Mumbai's Jio Wo...
Miss World 2024 being hosted in India: Exploring the iconic beauty pageant's rich historyMiss World 2024 marks the return of the prestigious beauty pageant to India after 28 years. As the 71st edition unfolds in Mumbai, the even...
Miss World 2024: Karan Johar set to host; venue and live streaming details revealedMiss World 2024: India eagerly anticipates the return of the Miss World pageant after 28 years, with the 71st edition set to take place at ...
Miss Universe owner files for bankruptcy ahead of pageant, what’s next?Unexpectedly, the owner of the Miss Universe Organization, JKN Global Group, has filed for bankruptcy, sparking concerns just days before t...
Asian Games 2023: This could be India’s Altius momentThe Hangzhou Asian Games have officially begun, with India sending its biggest-ever contingent of athletes. The Games hold historical signi...
In South Asia high income does not mean more medalsA comparison of India’s record performance at the just concluded Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games with its SAARC neighbours shows that prosper...
Himachal Pradesh polls: India's first voter 100-year-old Shyam Saran Negi upbeat to vote once moreDecades have passed leaving wrinkles across the over-100 -year-old retired school teacher's face yet his enthusiasm remains undiminished as...
Inventing the Asian Games is a forgotten facet of the Nehruvian idea of IndiaThe Far Eastern Asian Games (1913-1934) and the Western Asiatic Games (1934), sponsored by Patiala's Maharaja in Delhi, emerged from this a...
Asian Games: Our story so farWhen Indira Gandhi swept back to power in 1980, she saw the Games as a stage for the govt to showcase a shining India to itself and to the ...
Lok Sabha polls 2014: Hikkam voters have never seen their candidatesThe answer lies in its geographical inaccessibility. In summer, it's an uphill drive of around 19 km on a zigzag narrow road, while in wint...
- Purblind Faith
Almost all critics agree that J D Salinger’s 1951 masterpiece, The Catcher in the Rye, about teen angst and alienation is one of the best n...
- 2 Indians among dead as Saudi oil rig sinks in Persian Gulf
Saudi oil firm Aramco said that two Indian and one Bangladeshi workers are missing following yesterday's accident in the waters off the coa...
- Picasso breaks record at Christie's, artwork sold for $106.5 mn
The painter’s 1932 Nude, Green Leaves and Bust sold for $106.5 mn to become the most expensive work to sell at an auction.
Tibetan glaciers are melting fasterIf reports are to be believed, the Tibetan glaciers are melting faster than anyone thought, putting nearly a billion people living in South...