Buddhism revived under Modi govt: Global Buddhist body; hails India's mission

India has seen a great revival of Buddhism in the country under Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, said a Sri Lankan Buddhist monk as the International Buddhist Confederation celebrates......

Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first Black woman judge of US SC

In a momentous occasion in American history, the United States Senate on Thursday confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to sit in the country's highest court. IMAGE: President......

Joe Biden: From being one of the youngest senators to oldest US president

Joe Biden, known as a peoples' person, a reformer, an unifier and a healer, rose remarkably from humble beginnings to become the oldest American president in United States history on Wednesday,......

The Incomparable Ved Mehta

On a visit to India in 2013, writer Ved Mehta -- who passed into the ages on Sunday January 10, 2021 -- gave Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel a rare glimpse into his state of mind and what he......

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968.At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.They......

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

'What made him different was that he was not a banker at all by temperament.''He was a businessman, a typical lalaji at that.''He had to win at any cost.'Raghu Mohan glances at Rana Kapoor's fall......

Jet Airways gets two suitors; Hindujas back out

South America-based Synergy Group, one of the suitors, has said slots at London’s Heathrow airport are critical to the airline’s operations and will decide on participating in the......

Where have all the Indian bankers gone?

There is a dearth of talent in the Indian banking industry. A testimony to this is the two new CEOs in the private sector -- Sandeep Bakhshi in ICICI Bank Ltd and Amitabh Chaudhry in AXIS Bank......

Why was Hamilton disqualified in US Grand Prix?

IMAGE: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc with Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters Mercedes accepted their punishment after Formula One stewards disqualified Lewis Hamilton from......

Verstappen takes 50th win with Hamilton, Leclerc excluded

IMAGE: Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium after winning the United States Grand Prix. Photograph: Kaylee Greenlee Beal/Reuters Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen......

Verstappen beats Hamilton to Austin sprint race win

IMAGE: Red Bull's Max Verstappen poses after winning the Formula One United States Grand Prix sprint race alongside second-placed Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes, third-placed Ferrari's Charles Leclerc......

Leclerc on pole in Austin as Verstappen has lap deleted

IMAGE: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc hands his team his helmet after finishing on top in qualifying at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, at Circuit of the Americas, on Friday. Photograph: Erich......

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

IMAGE: The Seattle Orcas' lead investor group includes Satya Nadella with others. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters Indian Premier League side Delhi Capitals has joined hands with......