Quote of the day by Charles Bukowski: 'You begin saving the world by saving one man at a time, all else is...' - inspiring lessons how taking small actions can save and change the world by author of Ham on Rye, Post Office and FactotumQuote of the day by Charles Bukowski: His words highlight that saving the world starts with helping one person. Grand movements are less im...
12 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
You can't do without your 'boys' & 'girls'Anyone from the upper middle class upwards can’t be seen to move about without a flunky’n’factotum – it’s so déclassé to lift a finger.
16 Aug, 2025, 11.00 PM IST
No nostalgia, please! This London bookseller averse to people who 'love' old book smellMarius Kociejowski's 'A Factotum in the Book Trade' lists out all the no-nos.
19 Jul, 2022, 06.45 PM IST
Pay that Rs 4 lakh Covid compensationIt would make eminent political sense as well for the government to come forward to help out families in times of need. In any case, it is ...
22 Jun, 2021, 07.33 AM IST
How boards of directors of PSU and private banks can be made more responsibleCorporate governance theory rests on the foundation that the Board of Directors is the custodian of the interests of all stakeholders. Its ...
14 Apr, 2018, 11.58 PM IST
Not a politician’s usual cup of teaMuch like once a lawyer hits the top bracket, once a chaiwalla becomes a PM, he or she can charge much more for a court appearance.
27 Mar, 2018, 11.05 PM IST
US opposes plea that calls RSS a terror groupThe group has previously filed lawsuits against Indian political leaders Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, Narendra Modi in connection with com...
26 Mar, 2015, 11.23 AM IST
Gujarat walks the business ramp in US ahead of PM Narendra Modi's visitPoliticians in India are typically cautious about endorsing business and industry, but Modi believed business to be the engine of growth.
10 Sep, 2014, 09.22 AM IST
ISIS fears give Americans the jitters before 9/11The United States are working themselves into a lather over possible threats to the American mainland from the Islamic State.
05 Sep, 2014, 12.44 PM IST
Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas: US quotes Narendra Modi to woo himKerry ramped up talk about a "new set of opportunities, new possibilities" with the new govt, going as far as to cite Modi's 'Sabka Saath, ...
30 Jul, 2014, 05.23 PM IST
Narendra Modi may address NRIs in New York's Madison Square Garden during US visitSome 20,000 NRIs may troop in to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi address overseas Indians during his US visit in the biggest such NRI gath...
25 Jul, 2014, 10.28 AM IST
- Shahrukh Khan's detention: Mistakes can happen if border officials don’t watch foreign films
India too needs to be wary of any Angelina Jolies, Brad Pitts, George Clooneys and Michael Douglases who come a-visiting, for work or leisu...
14 Apr, 2012, 02.18 AM IST
Rumbling within party throws Lalu off kilterLalu was taken aback when his factotum Raghuvansh Prasad Singh told reporters that a postpoll tie-up with Congress was possible if the RJD-...
20 Oct, 2010, 10.39 AM IST
- No 'states' quo in India
Smaller states make for richer politicians and wealthier bureaucrats.
15 Dec, 2009, 03.34 AM IST
- Choosing next Andhra CM remains tough for Sonia
Large block of party MLAs and MPs have come out to back Jagan Mohan.
10 Sep, 2009, 02.39 AM IST
Performers get key portfolios as PM tightens gripPM's grip on policy-making tightened with appointment of high performers in key ministries.
29 May, 2009, 01.15 AM IST
- Capital supplies arrogance instead of drinking water
President Abdul Kalam got a taste of the travails that ordinary folk routinely put up with, thanks to the Delhi Jal Board, which failed to ...
14 Jun, 2007, 03.49 AM IST