Category: Interviews
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Gau Rakshaks not listening to Modi is a matter of concern: Former VP Hamid Ansari
By Mohd Asim Khan, New Delhi : There has been a rise of vigilantism in the country and if “gau rakshaks” (cow vigilantes) are not listening to even Prime Minister Narendra Modi, then it is a matter of concern, says former Vice President Hamid Ansari. “Modi is a strong leader. He is the unquestioned leader…
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No anti-incumbency, BJP set for fourth term: Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh
By Sujeet Kumar, Raipur : Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh says there is no anti-incumbency against his government despite being in power for over 14 years and that the ruling BJP is poised for a fourth successive victory in Assembly polls later this year. “The BJP is in power since December 2003 and there is…
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India needs to reskill workforce for AI: Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan
By Bhavana Akella, Bengaluru : With new technologies disrupting businesses and changing the rules of engagement, India faces a daunting task to reskill its huge workforce for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan says. “India has a major challenge of transitioning its young workforce to the fourth industrial revolution called AI after the eras…
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India will achieve double-digit growth soon, says BSE Chief
By Rohit Vaid, Mumbai : Despite the global equity market volatility, along with banking sector woes, the macro-economic scenario is extremely positive in India, says the top executive of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). “Banks’ books are getting cleaned up and NPAs (non-performing assets) are also being recognised in a transparent manner. With growing GDP,…
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Cyber warfare is grave threat, but India is not yet prepared for it: General Hooda
By Mohd Asim Khan, New Delhi : Cyber warfare is emerging as a grave threat with a potential to wreak havoc in a war situation, but India is not yet prepared to handle it effectively, a former Indian Army general has said. “We have been alive to the (cyber) threat for some time, but the…
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Women riders aim to end male domination in motor racing
By Tridib Baparnash, Coimbatore : Who said Indian women have a long way to go to catch up with their male counterparts in a sport like motor racing? Meet these young ladies from various walks of life who have become the cynosure of all eyes during the opening round of the 21st JK Tyre National…
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Lack of attention on education, health magnified in Modi rule: Amartya Sen
New Delhi : Nobel-winning economist Amartya Sen said the lack of attention on social sectors had taken a “quantum jump in the wrong direction” since the BJP came to power and that despite the visible prominence of backwardness in India, the political dispensation was diverting attention from the core issues. “Things have gone pretty badly…
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Politicians use nationalism, religion to unite people for wrong reasons: Stellan Skarsgard
By Sugandha Rawal, New Delhi : Stellan Skarsgard doesn’t want to enter the political world thanks to US President Donald Trump. The Swedish actor, who has been part of films like “Good Will Hunting”, “Thor”, “Avengers” and “Mamma Mia!”, says politicians unite people for all the wrong reasons. He feels there is a wave of…
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Will not accept any decision that undermines state’s fiscal domain: Kerala FM
By Shreehari Paliath, Mumbai : The 15th Finance Commission was asked to use the 2011 population census for deciding states’ share of central taxes. This may mean that states with higher populations will receive more central funds. The decision has turned into a political controversy because it meant that the southern states — Tamil Nadu,…