The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not a bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.

Poetry and philosophy in Khushwant Singh's latest work, The Freethinker's Prayer Book, outline the personal religion of India's longest-running columnist. Hindustan Times features exclusive excerpts from the introduction.

This Sunday morning was no different. I looked at the picture on the dressing table as I had done each morning of each day this past year. Yamani glancing up at me, trying to keep her serious for the studio shot...

India’s foreign policy is dictated by the neighbourhood it lives in. In his new book Pax Indica, Shashi Tharoor tells us how this can be shaped keeping its Big Brother tag and national interest in mind.

Chapter 14 WHEN VARUN SEES Sweety in the elevator, nearly twenty days after their last conversation, he feels a strong desire to take her in his arms and kiss the pink crescent of her mouth. The force of the desire surprises him; he recognizes in it something primeval, something that lies at

Book profiles young politicians, their journey into legislative politics and the possibilities they represent for democracy in India

One Day in the Life of Manisha Krishnan Manisha hated getting out of bed in the morning. Why must school start so early and why must she be up by 6 a.m.? It was a tussle every day. First mom and then dad had to cajole, pester, and yell before she finally got up. One day, she produced convincing proof of why it is natural for young adults

Being a newcomer is never easy. Some of your colleagues will see you as a threat and some may go on to to become your best friends, or even lovers. Bonding with your colleagues should be one of your top priorities, writes Clyde D'Souza in his new book.

Dweepa wakes up one morning in shock. Who is this stranger in my bed? In my room, sleeping inches away from me? She edges away from him carefully and gets out of bed. He has a fine line of hair running down his bare back and very narrow shoulders. His beard looks like it could do with some shampoo but his eyelashes,

M A X I M  T H R E E THE NET PRESENT VALUE OF HAPPINESS ‘The revolution is not an apple that falls when it is ripe. You have to make it fall.’ —Che Guevara The next morning Mayukh woke up to a barrage of emails from his boss. Fiddling with his BlackBerry, he started thinking of excuses

How does a genius whose last days are upon him tie up loose ends in his personal and professional life? This exclusive extract from Karen Blumenthal’s new book on Steve Jobs gives us an insight.

Story of badminton star who brought laurels to India by winning the coveted All England Championships 2001. Here's an exclsuive extract from the book.

When Indira was born on Nov 19, 1917, the Scottish doctor who was attending to Kamla Nehru announced to Jawaharlal Nehru: "It is a bonny lassie, Sir!"

Vinod Mehta looks back at his many stints as an editor, providing candid insights into the political and social upheavals of the day. Exclusive extracts from his memoir Lucknow Boy.