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Jayant Narlikar on a universe with no beginning, why sky is blue & the classic astronomy-astrology mix-up

In a 2015 'Walk the Talk' with Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, the legendary astrophysicist who died Tuesday explained his thoughts on Big Bang & how curiosity keeps a scientist young.

BJP in power for long will have disruptive effect on body politic—CPI(M) gen secy Surjeet in 2004

Former CPI(M) gen secy Harkishan Singh Surjeet, in this 2004 edition of Walk The Talk, reflected on party’s evolving stance on economic reforms, coalition govts, and secularism.

Indian civil servants ‘always’ have an excuse, only worried about court dates—Sheila Dikshit in 2003

In ‘Walk the Talk’ with Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, Dikshit spoke about frustrations with civil servants, multiplicity of authorities in Delhi & experiences with BJP at Centre.

‘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'.

On Camera

Muslim objections to Vande Mataram are about faith, not rejection of India

Ibn Khaldun Bharati’s core claim—that Muslim resistance to ‘Vande Mataram’ reflects an unwillingness to merge into an “organic whole” with Hindus—ignores both historical context and religious concerns.

India’s merchandise exports to US rising month-on-month despite Trump tariffs, govt data shows

November exports to the US saw 10% growth from the previous month. Overall, in the first 8 months this fiscal, the merchandise exports to the US touched has touched $59bn.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.