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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad: The man who made India realise the value of education

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was independent India’s first education minister, and his birthday, 11 November, is celebrated as National Education Day.

Suhel Seth: The man who ‘collected beautiful people’ and almost got away with everything

Friends & acquaintances talk about the hubris of celebrity consultant Suhel Seth, who hit headlines recently after several women accused him of sexual misconduct.

Remembering Sahir Ludhianvi, the rare ‘poet’ among Bollywood lyricists

Sahir Ludhianvi was Bollywood’s foremost poet-lyricist for three decades, till a heart attack ended his journey on 25 October 1980.

Comedy king Mehmood who earned more than the lead actors of his films

It is believed that at the zenith of his career, Mehmood used to earn Rs 7.5 lakh for just 14 days of shooting, a huge amount in those days.

Shaheed Bhagat Singh, the freedom fighter everyone loves

The Left celebrates his socialist ideology, the Right his patriotism and nationalism — Bhagat Singh symbolises something for everyone.

M.S. Subbulakshmi was born this day 102 years ago. Her life is a lesson for all

Subbulakshmi’s training in music began at a very early age under her mother Shanmukavadiver Ammal, a well-known veena player.

The former Punjab chief minister who fought terror and loved tea

On his death anniversary, two decades since his assassination, here's a look at Beant Singh, the man who ended militancy’s choke-hold on Punjab.

Mohd Rafi was the voice that would soothe our broken hearts

Shammi Kapoor, possibly Bollywood’s first dancing star, might not have been able to woo Sharmila Tagore without Rafi’s songs.

Aruna Asaf Ali, a fiercely independent freedom fighter who defied Mahatma Gandhi

On her death anniversary, remembering the woman who gave the Quit India Movement its iconic image and was known for her independent streak.

Nitish Kumar, a master in the art of remaining on top of the political charts

BJP scrambling to hold seat-sharing talks with Bihar CM is testament to Nitish’s political canniness that has seen him stay in power for 13 years.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.