Chetan Bhagat tells us a short story...

Everyone will give you an opinion on how to live your life. No one, no one will give you good advice on how to end it. Worse, they will tell you to continue living, without any respect for individual choice. Yes, hi, I’m Gautam Arora, and after eighteen wonderful years in Delhi, I’ve decided to end my life.

Imprisoned Iran medics win prize

Two Iranian doctors imprisoned for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government have been awarded a global health prize.

Indian Origin Sukanya Roy wins 84th Scripps National Spelling Bee competition of US

How Do You Spell ‘cymotrichous’? No matter how you spell it, the word provides yet another feather in the cap of Indian-Americans at the Scripps National Spelling Bee contest, as Sukanya Roy became the fourth consecutive Indian-American, and the ninth Indian American to win the title in the last 12 years.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion: Rahman

It's a free country and everyone is entitled to their opinion," says A R Rahman, when asked about the latest controversy about the Oscars being 'bought'. 
 

German scientists beat data transfer record

Computer users who despair over slow Internet connections should take heart -- German scientists have broken a speed record, sending data contained on 700 DVDs over a single laser beam, in one second.

True Interesting Story - Dr. Vijay Mallya

An Indian man walks into the New York City bank and asks for the loan officer.

He tells the Loan Officer that he was going to India for some business for 2 weeks and needs to borrow $5,000.

Cricket World Cup: Indians dedicate win to Tendulkar

India's cricketers have dedicated their World Cup final victory over Sri Lanka to legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar.

 

India deserved to win World Cup, says Sangakkara

MUMBAI: Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara said his team were disappointed at missing out on a second World Cup title but proud to go down to a team that deserved victory more. 

Cricket World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar - myth or man?

"To us he is no more a person
Now but a whole climate of opinion
Under whom we conduct our different lives."
W H Auden, from his elegy to Sigmund Freud

Shahid Afridi is "THE MAN" -

Shahid Afridi Arrival Home Sibteintv Exclusive - This is an interview which was recorded.

A look back at all the nine World Cup finals

India, who had won just one match in the previous two editions, stunned West Indies in the 1983 World Cup final when they defended a modest 183 by dismissing their rivals for 140. 

Team India fought on empty stomach in Mohali!

MOHALI: The Indian and Pakistani fans were not the only ones to be hit by the heavy security and traffic situation in Mohali on Wednesday. It has been learnt that MS Dhoni's team began the all-important semifinal clash with their neighbours without having their lunch!

Why India won, Why Pakistan lost

We will remember this game all our lives: a needle contest where fate hung by the narrowest of threads. In the ultimate analysis, Pakistan's fine bowling could not compensate for its abysmal catching skills. India's batting was below its best but MS Dhoni's men showed admirable fighting qualities whenever the chips were down. Team India deserved to win this game; Pakistan didn't. Hard luck, my friends!

10 things to learn from Japan -

1. THE CALM - Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been elevated.  

2. THE DIGNITY  - Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude gesture.  

3. THE ABILITY -  The incredible architects, for instance. Buildings swayed but didn’t fall.