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A tale of indomitable spirit
19 March 2018 4:08 PM GMTStephen Hawking was one of the scientists to express that the idea of a God is not incompatible with scientific theory.
Bollywood's dependable 'firang'
1 Oct 2017 5:26 PM GMTTom Alter’s impressive career record is testimony to India’s inclusive acceptance as much as to his undeniable talent.
Racing without relenting
20 Sep 2017 3:51 PM GMTCzech Locomotive made a long run into hearts of enthusiasts across the globe.
Drawing ancient history: The co-creator and preserver of Asterix
29 April 2017 2:51 PM GMTThe world's most famous French warrior nearly had his career cut short when his writer died midway through one of his adventures but fans of Asterix...
Einstein’s famous equation explained
15 Jan 2017 9:28 PM GMTFor what is the most famous and significant scientific equation ever, E=mc2 (c squared) appears rather simple. But in its five characters – three...
Love lessons from great philosophers
25 Dec 2016 11:48 PM GMTIt is inexplicable, irresistible, makes the world go around, but its course may never run smooth. Falling in love with someone, somewhere, sometime is...
Forgotten legacy
11 Dec 2016 8:25 PM GMTHe was a ‘VIP’ in independent India, not because he was the son–in–law of the Prime Minister, but because he was a lawmaker always ready to pin down...
The pragmatic revolutionary
28 Nov 2016 10:45 PM GMTAs a teenager, he once wrote to a US President congratulating him on his re-election and requesting a $10 bill because he "had never seen one and...
ISI: lurking in the dark
20 Nov 2016 4:00 PM GMTCommonly known by its three-letter acronym, this organisation is held by its enemies, and even some allies, responsible for most of the trouble and...
Under watchful eyes
13 Nov 2016 5:31 PM GMTHer parents may soon become the only couple to both become the President of the United States, but also have long stints and achievements in public...
Dawn of Anthropocene age
6 Nov 2016 4:17 PM GMTW hen did lions start being considered the epitome of royalty and courage, and do they deserve their reputation? Which unlikely animal was once used...
An American Chronicle
23 Oct 2016 5:20 PM GMTLove it or loathe it, it is undeniable that the US is the world’s sole superpower (and will remain so for quite some time). Apart from being a...