An earnest and upright diplomat to battle for UN reform

At a critical time in the history of the United Nations, when the global order itself may be reshaped, following a devastating pandemic, India has chosen an experienced, charming and upright......

'India is where the heart is'

'Does India have the potential to realise its potential? I think absolutely...' 'But the most troubling part of India is that it doesn't provide equal opportunities for everybody to get a leg up.........

HC orders issue of notice to Veerappan's widow

The Madras high court on Wednesday ordered issue of notice to Muthulakshmi, wife of slain forest brigand Veerappan, and directed her to provide details of the scenes in a film, which showed her......

Why the land acquisition bill is flawed

The Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill 2011 argues for a perfect land market, unrestrained urbanisation and industrialization, says activist Gopal Krishna. On September 7,......

What ails our cities?

  There is a common set of root causes for the poor quality of urban life, says Subir Roy An urban crisis is upon us -- Delhi’s air pollution, Chennai’s floods, Bengaluru’s......

Thomas Cook, Sterling Holiday announce Rs 870-crore merger

Travel firm Thomas Cook (India) Ltd on Saturday announced a merger with Sterling Holiday Resorts India in a Rs 870-crore (Rs 8.7 billion) part-equity, part-cash deal to be executed in multiple......

Nilekani, Bajaj bag awards for philanthropy

As many as 11 people, including members from the influential Nilekani, Bajaj and Godrej families, were honoured for their outstanding contribution towards the good of the society at Forbes......

How to make NGOs successful

"The best way for NGOs is to embrace marketing instead of confusing it with just selling (to the donors). They have to deliver value by creating the four 'A's of marketing," said marketing guru......

Review: Sachin's Kannada debut rocks!

Ekadhantha is the first Kannada film directed by Sachin,who already popular in Hindi and Marathi cinema asan actor and film-maker. He is also a popular face ontelevision. This entertainer is bound......

Indian-origin Banerjee lifts Wimbledon boys' singles title

IMAGE: Samir Banerjee won 7-5, 6-3. Photograph: Wimbledon/Facebook Indo-American tennis player Samir Banerjee lifted the Wimbledon boys' singles title on Sunday, a remarkable triumph for the......

Paes can play for another year: Bhupathi

'I think the way he's playing he should play as long as he can.' IMAGE: Leander Paes is in his last year of professional tennis career. Photograph: PTI India's tennis great Mahesh Bhupathi on......

'Doubles controversy is secondary issue for me'

'(Doubles is still important) when it comes down to very even (on even keel) singles matches. Important aspect is how to get there where the singles matches are even and doubles is going to matter'......

Air India almost stopped Sumit Nagal from flying to Wimbledon!

'Even if we ate our chappatis with pickle, we ensured proper food for Sumit.' Wimbledon boys' doubles champion Sumit Nagal's father tells Manu Shankar/Rediff.com about his son's tough rise, Mahesh......

India's Nagal wins junior boys doubles Wimbledon title

Sumit Nagal. Photograph: Patrick Scala/Getty Images Sumit Nagal entered the history books as only sixth Indian to win a Grand Slam junior title after winning the boys doubles trophy at the......