The Hindi-speaking Aussie who loves India

Charles 'Biharilal' Thomson, is an Australian who speaks fluent Hindi learnt on the streets, trains and buses of India's hinterland.Biharilal tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how India has......

IT professionals: The new face of labour unions

The past few weeks have seen several hundred people let go of by IT services firms joining unions claiming to represent tech workers fighting for their rights. Romita Majumdar, Gireesh Babu and......

'For better growth figures, we need healthier banks'

'We are in favour of reasonable taxation'. 'Raising gross domestic product growth above 7-8% would be a challenge.' 'Unions should understand the importance of job creation'. The National......

Lower interest rates or die

Today, like a patient with a protracted illness, the recovery will need to be carefully managed, notes Prem Shankar Jha When Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan tightened RBI rules last......

Lessons for corporates to go global in a jiffy

The stories of Uber and Xiaomi, originating from two ends of the globe, are overturning our understanding of globalisation strategies, notes Indrajit Gupta. When I started my career in......

Fit Sreejesh says Paris Games won't be his last

The goal-keeper eyes coaching role post retirement. IMAGE: PR Sreejesh will be representing India in his fourth Olympics at the upcoming Paris Games. Photograph: Hockey India Indian men's hockey......

MCC Committee recommends at least 3-match Test series

IMAGE: The committee rued the lack of a decider and suggested Test series should be at least a three-match affair. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters A minimum of three-match Test series and......

Smith revels: Why players prefer T20 over Tests

Challenge for Test cricket is revenue-sharing model, not scheduling: Graeme Smith Photograph: Kind Courtesy IPL/X As Test engagements shrink amid mushrooming T20 leagues across the world, former......

Pakistan ready to make history in Australia

IMAGE: The Pakistan cricket team, led by Shan Masood, departed for their tour to Australia on Wednesday. The first Test begins on December 14. Photograph: PCB/X Babar Azam has relinquished the......

Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain after WC flop!

IMAGE: Following a disappoint ODI World Cup campaign, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam stepped down from captaincy. Photograph: Samuel Rajkumar/Reuters Babar Azam on Wednesday quit as Pakistan......