Bar council allows foreign lawyers, firms to practise in India

Shedding its opposition, the Bar Council of India (BCI) on Wednesday took a significant decision to permit foreign lawyers and law firms to practise in areas such as foreign law, international......

What You Must Know About Vizhinjam Port

The shipping business is like the heaving sea -- it's up and down, observes Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: Police officers stand guard near the barricades during a protest by supporters of the proposed......

Will go for 'Made in India' even if it takes more time: IAF Chief

Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari on Monday said warfare is undergoing a fundamental change with the emergence of new technology and radically newer doctrines, and India's security dynamics involve......

Myth and Reality of Manipur is in Its Sport

Olympic Silver medalist Mirabai Chani's feat is a story of grit, dedication and desire, but it isn't unique. In Manipur, discovers Vaibhav Raghunandan. IMAGE: Mirabai Chanu Saikhom on the podium......

SIP wave hits record level, more to come

India’s mutual fund (MF) industry had barely any retail footprint when it completed 50 years in 2013. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com MFs had Rs 7 trillion in assets under......

Indian Managers Are Conquering The World

'MNCs now recognise India's capacity for innovation and its pivotal role in substantive contributions to global product development.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Indian global......

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

As the world celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on December 3, corporate India has kept up with efforts to make workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Image used......

Hospitality icon PRS 'Biki' Oberoi passes away at 94

Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi, the 94-year-old veteran corporate hotelier who redefined India's hospitality industry, passed away on Tuesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Oberoi Group The Chairman......

'Cinema is not only about selling tickets'

'You need to be very passionate towards life, not because you are a film-maker, but because you are a human being.''If you can do that, then I think it reflects in the films that you make.' IMAGE:......

'Aamir stood beside me through the journey'

'It was one of the greatest learnings in my life to see someone like the great Amitabh Bachchan go through such a tough phase.''He had been there, done it all and really didn't need to prove......

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

This is an alternate list of 10 screen roles that saw Soumitra Chatterjee, a paragon of gentility, venture beyond his comfort zone and deliver masterclasses of subtlety and depth, lists Saibal......

The Mission Mangal Review

Mission Mangal has its heart in place, feels Sukanya Verma. An apple fell on Newton’s head, Archimedes stepped inside a bathtub and Vidya Balan fries puris to make an important......

'We will do anything for Shami'

'I don't think Shami had any doubts that Ravi would stick by his word, but to see the head coach move heaven and earth to ensure his best interests were taken care of at a difficult time must have......

Can P T Usha Fix The IOA?

Ms Usha may soon discover that winning four gold medals at the Asian Games and qualifying for the Los Angeles Olympics is a walk in the park compared with the challenges of stabilising governance......

It is duty of cricketers to promote other sports: Kapil Dev

IMAGE: I don't want to say that cricket has done the best but they have given good infrastructure to every player. That is why cricket has excelled, said Kapil Dev. Photograph: PTI Legendary......

'I want to show the world that India has potential in skiing'

'To represent one's country at the biggest stage is what drives us.''My goal is to reach the Olympics. So, Beijing 2022 it is!' All Photographs: Kind Courtesy Arif Mohammad Khan/Facebook  ......

Jamshedpur hand NEUFC first defeat in landmark game

IMAGE: Jamshedpur FC's Jackichand Singh in action against a NorthEast United FC player during their ISL match at Vasco in Goa on Friday. Photograph: ISL/Twitter NorthEast United FC slumped to......