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Time is money: Why must we waste it?

Bhaskaracharya has been credited with highly readable texts in mathematics and astronomy.

31 Jan 2018 1:30 AM IST

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US-Pak trust deficit will be hard to bridge

The US says it wants a negotiated political settlement in Afghanistan.

31 Jan 2018 1:28 AM IST

A professional tax is proposed to be levied on individuals, who have an annual income of Rs 5 lakh. This would generate Rs 5 crore, the budget document read.

Expand gender budget, it's time to end neglect

Higher Budget allocations could be used to grab media headlines, but it's the utilisation that matters.

31 Jan 2018 1:26 AM IST

Who will litsen to Varun?

This time too, his letter gives the impression quite rightly, of course that inequalities have grown under the Modi...

31 Jan 2018 12:27 AM IST

If IPL manages to keep off the scandals of old, the scenario can be much more sanguine as a new TV rights deal has taken cash inflows to stratospheric levels. (Representational image)

IPL needs to deliver like a global leader

It's poetic justice then that bowlers, who are the game's workhorses, seem to have invited greater attention in this...

31 Jan 2018 12:25 AM IST

God always wants us to triumph over our karmic hurdles because only then will we fulfill the purpose of life, which is to grow into better human beings.

Mystic Mantra: The mystics in white

According to Sufi teachings, the path to experiencing the divine presence starts within.

30 Jan 2018 4:06 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed 1.25 crore Indians for fourth time. (Photo: PTI)

The RSS agenda: Replacing science with myths

Another BJP appointee has gone a step further and even postulated that ancient India had nuclear weapons.

30 Jan 2018 4:05 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the heads of state/governments of Asean countries at the Republic Day parade at the Rajpath in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

India, Asean: Talk less, act; keep eye on China

Being overwhelmingly Chinese, Singapore is acutely sensitive to China's past glory and future aspirations.

30 Jan 2018 4:01 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing at the Centenary Celebrations of Patna University, in Patna, Bihar. (Photo: PTI)

In diplomacy, a warm hug is no substitute for realpolitik

Fortunately, Modi's romance with the Israeli leader did not lead to any change in India's stand on the Palestinian...

30 Jan 2018 12:40 AM IST

Switzerlands Roger Federer celebrates his 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 win over beating Croatias Marin Cilic in their Australian Open final in Melbourne on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)

A timeless wonder

The ageless wonder now has an unprecedented 20 Grand Slams, a third after touching 35.

30 Jan 2018 12:15 AM IST

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

Survey sees robust revival of economy

The Budget's focus is expected to be on education, agriculture and employment.

30 Jan 2018 12:11 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: Whatever you do, you do it to yourself

This maxim could be a guiding star for everyone who is eager to do something in the world, change the world or create a...

29 Jan 2018 12:23 AM IST