New gods of our calendar artIndian politicians are revered akin to gods, surpassing even family members in familiarity. Their frequent media presence mirrors mythologi...
06 May, 2024, 11.20 PM IST
Days when few nations set agenda are over: EAM Jaishankar at UN General AssemblyWhile addressing the 78th annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Jaishankar said, "the world is witnessing an exceptional period of...
27 Sep, 2023, 03.50 PM IST
Any nation that countenances Russian aggression against Ukraine will be stained by association: BidenBiden said the US and its allies and partners will emerge stronger, more united, more determined, and more purposeful from this situation. ...
25 Feb, 2022, 04.19 PM IST
I will get up, says Tamil writer Perumal MuruganBoosted by a Madras High Court judgement, Perumal Murugan whose writings on caste angered Hindu groups, the Tamil novelist has said he will...
07 Jul, 2016, 04.29 PM IST
Government threatens Supreme Court with new law if NJAC is struck downSuch a course could set the stage for a “constitutional stalemate”, warned the Supreme Court bench hearing petitions against the twin NJAC ...
16 Jun, 2015, 05.30 AM IST
Supreme Court refuses to stay trial of former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan ReddyReddy was eventually released on bail last month by the Supreme Court after the CBI concluded its investigation into the illegal mining cas...
20 Feb, 2015, 03.28 AM IST
One actor-candidate Moon Moon Sen makes a tall claim before the elections in West BengalSen could have added the ability to dissemble, but discretion may have made her skip that part of the thespians' list of talents.
07 May, 2014, 06.02 AM IST
Excess baggageBefore his initiation into his own higher nature, Hanuman was the opposite of devotion and discretion.
11 Dec, 2013, 04.30 AM IST
Churchill wanted to gas Indian tribes during colonial rule: Giles Milton, British HistorianThe British historian made the remarks following his appearance at the Wigtown Book Festival to promote his new book 'Russian Roulette', th...
02 Oct, 2013, 05.20 PM IST
- Apro Williambhai, the Anglo-Indian prince
David Cameron had an inkling of this genealogical link when he said in India that the two nations share a special relationship.
17 Jun, 2013, 04.30 AM IST
- With many world leaders in non-marital partnerships, protocol had to change
US, with its emphasis on stereotypical families for White House, is probably the last country that still sets great store by conventional c...
11 Feb, 2013, 07.10 AM IST
- PSBs have no need to fear consolidation, nor should they consolidate out of fear
Consolidation will allow the merged entity to raise tier-II bonds (subordinated debt) at a slightly finer rate than what the weaker entity.
04 Dec, 2012, 04.47 AM IST
- In a fragile world
The government must act with even more resolve to resolve policy tangles.
20 Jun, 2011, 05.16 AM IST
Death as a great guruNow that rumours of his sudden demise have been proved false, can former President Abdul Kalam expect to add more years to his life?That ha...
13 Apr, 2011, 07.37 AM IST
- India to back Ban Ki-Moon's if he seeks second term
Tharoor lost to Ban in the last election in 2007. South Korean Ban took office on January 1, 2007. His first term of five years ends on Dec...
11 Dec, 2010, 03.52 PM IST
- Ready to demolish 'Adarsh' if violation confirmed: Jairam
Environment minister Jairam Ramesh has said that he could order demolition of the Adarsh Housing Society if the final investigation confirm...
03 Nov, 2010, 03.56 AM IST
- Hide & Seek at 10 Janpath
The third Front offers politicians a chance to play a treble game!
14 May, 2009, 06.18 AM IST