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‘In Top Gun, you see jets flying around & that’s absolutely what I wanted to do’—Sunita Williams in 2007

In a 'Walk the Talk' interview with Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, Williams talks about her journey to space, Indian roots, and the inspiration she hopes to offer future generations.

Everyone thinks my record will stay, but I wish some Indian breaks it—Hockey legend Balbir Singh in 2014

As chief coach, Balbir Singh led India to its only hockey World Cup win 50 yrs ago today. The hockey legend discussed his life & career in a 2014 'Walk the Talk' interview with Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta.

Congress will not give up & country won’t give up on Congress either—Sheila Dikshit in 2017

In 2017 Walk The Talk interview, the former Delhi CM had discussed what Congress can do to regain glory. Party's fortunes in Delhi yet to see revival as it won 0 seats this time again.

Best form of charity is to enable an individual to manage his own destiny—the Aga Khan in 2013

The 88-year-old billionaire philanthropist died in Lisbon. In this 2013 Walk The Talk interview, he spoke about his journey and his views on an increasingly challenging world after the 9/11.

If Emergency was brought in the interest of the nation, I am with Indira ji—Bal Thackeray in 2007

Today marks the 99th birth anniversary of the Shiv Sena founder. In his 2007 Walk The Talk interview, he discussed the film Sarkar, controversies over his leadership, and the Emergency.

Most politicians don’t have a developed system to filter out the noise—Manohar Parrikar in 2013

In his 2013 Walk The Talk interview, the former defence minister & one of BJP's most influential leaders, discussed Gujarat riots & how he played key role in Modi becoming face of party.

‘BJP & Congress do have discussions sometimes, don’t think there’s bitterness’—Pranab Mukherjee in 2009

In his 2009 Walk The Talk interview, the late former President, born on 11 December, 1935, discussed the 26/11 attacks, working with Indira Gandhi & how public issues 'dominated his life'.

Economists drive reforms, don’t understand importance of law—what Bibek Debroy said in 2016

Economist Bibek Debroy passed away Friday at the age of 69. In this 2016 Walk The Talk interview, he spoke of challenges of governance and the need to do away with redundant laws.

Customer driven by quality of service, we can go head-to-head—what Ratan Tata once said about Reliance

The business magnate passed away Wednesday. In this Walk The Talk interview from 2004, Ratan Tata spoke about Tata Group's journey, achievements, challenges & competition.

Want to go to bed feeling I haven’t succumbed—what Ratan Tata said on dodging corruption in 2010

The veteran industrialist passed away Wednesday at 86. In this 2010 Walk The Talk interview, Tata spoke about why he thought India could become a ‘banana republic’ & how Tatas managed to stay away from corruption.

On Camera

Defence, tech, education—Modi’s visit will boost India-UK ties

Given the immediate challenges on India’s borders, cooperation in the defence sector with partners such as the UK has achieved greater importance.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Indian firm sets up titanium, superalloy plants to meet global need. Safran, Dassault, BAE line up

PTC Industries is investing Rs 1,000 cr in 4 manufacturing plants in UP, has already started supplying titanium parts to BAE Systems for its M-777 howitzers that India also uses.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.