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India is fighting two wars with China, says Kejriwal

23 Jun 2020 06:03 AM IST

One war is against Covid-19 and the other is at the border, adds Delhi CM.

The unyielding armed forces of India

23 Jun 2020 05:58 AM IST

If you have chosen to face the Indian armed forces, you have chosen to face death and defeat. Ask the Pakistanis, they have the best experience. The Chinese have recently joined their ranks.

Over-reach?

23 Jun 2020 05:56 AM IST

Excerpts from Anil Swarup’s book Ethical Dilemmas of a Civil Servant.

…And They All Fell Down!

23 Jun 2020 05:55 AM IST

Ironically, what emerged in the judgement of the Supreme Court in 2019 was the solution that Kalyan Singh had been working on and attempting to convince various parties to come around to! While writing the chapter on Babri Masjid titled, ‘When It All Came Crashing Down’ in my book, I

Bureaucracy, Policy and Politics

23 Jun 2020 05:54 AM IST

For any idea to fructify and sustain in the government it has to be politically acceptable, socially desirable, technologically feasible, financially viable and administratively doable, this was explained to me by Anil Swarup, around 7 years ago, when he was heading the Project Monitoring Group (PMG), which currently is under

Protecting elderly from the perils of pandemic

23 Jun 2020 05:53 AM IST

Senior citizens are most vulnerable during Covid-19. So, how should we protect them and yet not leave them lonely and alone? We talk to health experts to find a healthy way out.

Easy but effective yoga asanas for senior citizens

23 Jun 2020 05:53 AM IST

Age is just a number! However, with this optimism, we must not forget that the body does get old. We need to strike a perfect balance between the young mind and the ageing body. Yoga is the perfect instrument that helps maintain this balance amongst senior citizens. It not only

Heal your mind, body and soul with dry fasting

23 Jun 2020 05:53 AM IST

You must always turn to nature when you are sick or afflicted with a disease. Nature holds all the answers and when you align yourself with it, you heal and recover. Dry fasting is one such answer. Dry fasting is complete abstinence from food and water for a particular window

Here’s how the iconic track of Om Namah Shivay was filmed

23 Jun 2020 05:52 AM IST

The iconic mythological show Om Namah Shivay was first aired in the year 1997 on DD National. The show, based on tales of Lord Shiva, received immense love from its audience and is fondly remembered even now. This show that caught popular imagination is back with Colors TV. The iconic

Radhika Apte’s directorial debut film wins award

23 Jun 2020 05:52 AM IST

Actress Radhika Apte’s first film as a director — The Sleepwalkers — has won “The Best Midnight Short Award” at Palms Spring International Short Fest that was held online this year. “Thank you!! @psfilmfest we are so thrilled to have won the Best Midnight Short at the Palm Spring Festival!

Manisha Koirala urges India, Nepal citizens to stay civil

23 Jun 2020 05:51 AM IST

Amidst a strain in the ties between India and Nepal, actress Manisha Koirala has urged people of both the countries to avoid being “aggressive and disrespectful” towards each other. “A heartfelt request please let’s not be aggressive and disrespectful… we are in this situation together… our respective Govt’s will resolve

A ‘large-hearted’ PR move: Sona Mohapatra on Salman’s Sushant tweet

23 Jun 2020 05:51 AM IST

Many believe Sona Mohapatra is Kangana Ranaut among singers, never afraid to speak her mind. And she believes Salman Khan’s tweet on Sushant Singh Rajput is a “largehearted” PR move. “A ‘large-hearted’ PR move from the one and only poster boy of toxic masculinity! Of course, he felt no such