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The zero, which could be thought of as a hole with nothing, suddenly assumes a deeper meaning when it is imagined as a circle. Such was the depth of early Indian thought.

Due credit: Zero changed the world

Our ancient philosophy explains why India was the source for the symbol of nothing.

18 Dec 2016 3:01 AM IST

Virat Kohli is on a dream run this year. (Photo: PTI)

Master of three formats, Virat Kohli nears a peak

Not even Sachin Tendulkar could climb the triple peak of Tests-ODIs-T20 because his tryst with the shortest format was...

15 Dec 2016 2:06 AM IST

Residents look at the uprooted trees in a residential area which have been the worst hit due to the cyclone Vardah that brought life to a stand still across Chennai on Tuesday.(Photo: AP)

Post Vardah: Shed a tear for the trees

To say the least, the number officially given out 12,000 in Chenai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram was conservative.

14 Dec 2016 2:16 AM IST

Trees blocked most of Chennais main roads as Cyclone Vardah wreaked havoc on Monday noon. Traffic on several major roads, including the famous Anna Salai, Grand Southern Trunk road was affected (Photo: PTI)

Cyclone Vardha: Chennai fights deadly Decembers

The Vardah's velocity was its worst aspect as it uprooted trees and electricity posts.

13 Dec 2016 2:39 AM IST

Volunteers help clear roads on Monday (Photo: DC)

Cyclone Vardha: Volunteers reach out to stranded Chennaiites

The peaceful farewell given to her was a feather in the cap of the city last Tuesday and this Monday Vardah took centre...

13 Dec 2016 2:27 AM IST

File photo of AIADMK cadres bowing down to Jayalalithaa as her car passes by (Photo: DC)

Era of genuflection may finally be over

In the politics of branding, Jayalalithaa was nonpareil.

12 Dec 2016 6:23 AM IST

Mortal remains of Jayalalithaa being taken from Rajaji Hall to Marina Beach for final rites. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Why Jayalalithaa was buried, not cremated

Political circles were agog with whispers about the Jayalalithaa's burial being against traditions.

6 Dec 2016 10:20 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. (Photo: PTI)

God of healing couldn't cure Jayalalithaa in the end

State secret or not, insiders knew that her illness was far more serious.

6 Dec 2016 1:38 AM IST

Extreme innovation will be called for next summer in Chennai as it is bound to be water starved.

How monsoons play tricks on Met men, pundits

The failure of Nada coming on top of the least wet Chennai November in the last 150 years or so was a kind of double...

5 Dec 2016 6:16 AM IST

Everyone, including the blind, knows the colour of money, they say.

Duly noted: Money that offends

Vegans are angry at a British currency note.

4 Dec 2016 1:17 AM IST

With the exception of Haseeb Hameed, the other England players havent showed a defensive technique to play spin.

Skills as pertinent as grit and determination

England may take heart from cricket having become too much of a home side thing these days.

1 Dec 2016 1:51 AM IST

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Listen to what economist Singh has to say on GDP

The rich may have lost in discounting their old notes in conversion, but then who knows better than the rich to preserve...

28 Nov 2016 6:14 AM IST