Bibek Debroy as I knew him: Economist, philosopher, history buffBibek Debroy, a respected economist and chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, has died in New Delhi at age 69. H...
02 Nov, 2024, 11.29 PM IST
Bibek Debroy: Economist, writer, mentor, polymathBibek Debroy, a renowned economist and scholar with expertise ranging from economics to Sanskrit literature, has passed away. As a member o...
01 Nov, 2024, 11.47 PM IST
Bibek Debroy, the economist who translated Ramayana, Mahabharata and other Sanskrit literatureRenowned economist Bibek Debroy, esteemed for his work on ancient Sanskrit texts and economic reforms, passed away at 69. Known for his tra...
01 Nov, 2024, 04.50 PM IST
Best books on Ramayana to unfold the epic journey and life lessonsDive into the rich tapestry of one of India's greatest epics with our curated list of the best books on Ramayana. From scholarly analyses t...
17 Jun, 2024, 11.15 PM IST
Yami Gautam baby announcement: Actress welcomes baby boy Vedavid. Check the meaning behind his uncommon nameYami Gautam and Aditya Dhar have joyfully announced the birth of their baby boy, named Vedavid. The couple shared the happy news on Instagr...
20 May, 2024, 12.56 PM IST
Thailand's Ayutthaya and India's Ayodhya: Divided by borders, united by faith in Lord RamAyodhya temple trust received soil and water from Ayutthaya, Thailand for the Ram temple consecration ceremony. Hindu temples in Ayutthaya ...
19 Jan, 2024, 01.17 PM IST
A formidable figure, a symbol of Shakti: The evolution of Goddess Kali over the ages in West BengalAlthough today she is seen as an intimidating yet capricious deity in Bengal, Goddess Kali was once a terrifying figure existing in the fri...
24 Oct, 2022, 07.37 PM IST
‘Bodhon, Sandhi Puja & Dhunuchi Nach’ are some Durga Puja rituals Bengalis adhere to a tee (to this day)When it comes to Durga Puja rituals, the default Bengali mentality is, was and will always be- ' the more, the merrier!'
01 Oct, 2022, 11.55 AM IST
View: When Krishna didn't miss the wood for Indra's precious Parijata TreeFor the privileged too, an Indian summer spells succulent mangoes, from alphonsos to sundaris and langdas. But even as temperatures rise, o...
14 May, 2022, 11.13 PM IST
Amazon's audio service, Audible, bets on local languages for growth in IndiaAudible had entered India in November 2018, with a range of audio books and now has over 2 lakh titles available in the country. In Decembe...
22 Nov, 2020, 12.45 PM IST
From GST to Aadhaar, economist Bibek Debroy sums up key events of 2017 in limericksDebroy has come up with 'The Book of Limericks' with a compilation of hilarious five-liners on economic issues.
12 Feb, 2018, 11.28 AM IST
RSS publishes books on Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana in a bid to acquaint kids with sacred Hindu textsThe RSS has published 20 books including titles on the Bhagavad Gita as part of its efforts to acquaint children with sacred Hindu texts an...
06 Oct, 2015, 05.44 AM IST
Take a look at the long weekends & upcoming holidays in 2014Make the most of your extended weekends by indulging in authentic local festivity with ET-Travel
23 Jan, 2014, 10.31 AM IST
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16 Jan, 2014, 05.18 AM IST
- Indian literature is riding a very powerful economic wave: Marc Parent
Overwhelmed by the runaway success of these imprints in France, Marc Parent is readying to float a new outfit he calls The Agency.
28 Jan, 2012, 07.37 AM IST
- The Future Perfect
The current contretemps over Tripoli reminded your scribe of the prediction the anonymous poet made about Kali Yuga in the Vishnu Purana: “...
09 Jul, 2011, 03.34 AM IST
Mother came before allThe moonless night of all souls (sarva-pitra amavasya ) has just receded in favour of the nine-day festival of the goddess (Navaratri). In ...
09 Oct, 2010, 05.17 AM IST