Even as news pours in about former Delhi University lecturer, SAR Geelani’s arrest on charges of sedition for allegedly spearheading the Press Club event organised to mark the death anniversary of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, I am absolutely appalled by the way some of the opposition leaders in the country are responding to it. Mr Rahul Gandhi, the Congress Vice President, has slammed the Govt action and questioned what […]

Eighteen months ago when Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed the Make in India campaign to corporate leaders, diplomats and ministers, he called it the step of a lion. Modi expects his government’s policies to boost manufacturing enough to create a 100 million jobs and increase its contribution to the national output to 25% from the current 17%. For many years, India has harboured hopes of chasing down China to the […]

Pope John Paul II had a close relationship with a married woman which lasted over 30 years, according to letters which feature in a documentary being shown by the BBC on Monday. While the documentary does not claim he broke his vow of celibacy with Polish-born philosopher and writer Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka, the tone of some of his letters to her points to intense feelings between them, the broadcaster says. The […]

The much awaited BAFTA awards were back with a bang and it’s usual rage. The night was adorned by the celebrities looking so lovely that they could take your breath away. We bring to you the full list of BAFTA 2016 winners, check out: Best Film: The Revenant Best Actor: Leonardo Di Caprio – The Revenant Best Actress: Brie Larson – Room Best Supporting Actress: Kate Winslet – Steve Jobs […]

A massive fire broke out at the Make In India’ programme at the Girgaum Chowpatty here on Sunday night. The fire broke out at the stage when a cultural programme was underway. No casualties were reported. There were over 2,000 people present on the occasion when the incident occurred. Celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit, actor-MP Hema Malini, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Governor C Vidyasagar Rao, […]

  A natural extract derived from Neem tree could potentially be used to treat the highly lethal pancreatic cancer, says a team of researchers including Indian-origin scientists. The results revealed that nimbolide, an active molecule isolated from Neem tree (Azadirachta indica), can stop pancreatic cancer’s growth and spread without harming normal, healthy cells. “The promise nimbolide has shown is amazing, and the specificity of the treatment towards cancer cells over […]

Born as Sarojini Chattopadhyay, Naidu was a political writer, feminist, poet and writer. She is remembered today as one of India’s front running female freedom fighters. On the occasion of her birth anniversary, here are some lesser known facts about her life and why she is one of the greatest Indian women in history. 1. She went to university at the age of 12 A brilliant student, she was chosen […]

Tamil Nadu is full of ancient heritage sites. If you are a student of history, art, ancient culture and anthropology, any number of trips will not satisfy your curiosity. This time around I took a trip to the nearest one on the outskirts of the city. Mahabalipuram is just a drive away and an ideal weekend getaway. If you are interested in ancient Tamil history, art and culture, it is […]

Success never comes easy. No matter what your goal is, you can expect to face challenges as you pursue it. It takes motivation to keep going when things get tough. This is why those who are the most motivated often become the most successful. Here are 12 steps you can do daily to help you stay motivated when things get tough: 1. Display your goals on your wall Put your […]

If Melania Trump succeeds Michelle Obama as First Lady, she may trace her road to the White House back to 1987 and a chance encounter in the capital of her native Slovenia. “I was leaving a fashion show in Ljubljana and saw her in front of the building. She was probably waiting for a friend,” said Slovenian photographer Stane Jerko. “She was tall and slim so she caught my eye […]