Gandhi doesn't need this defence

Banning books shows insecurity of the political class, says Praful Bidwai. Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra 'Milosevic' Modi has again demonstrated that his capacity for setting new lows in politics......

Why banks will have fewer branches

'With technology advancing rapidly, the need for branches is declining,' HSBC India CEO Stuart Milne tells Niraj Bhatt and Anup Roy.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The chief executive......

Climate deal needed if Bill Gates' billions are to help poor nations

During the Paris talks, experts said, negotiators must map out ways for rich countries to provide funds poor countries need to prepare to receive new technology. Heads of state and big-name......

Art collection biz: Past, present & future

It's hardly news any more that in Birth Tina Ambani owned India's most expensive work of art at Rs 10.5 crore (Rs 105 million) till IT-czar Shiv Nadar's wife snapped up Saurashtra for a......

Pak eyes UN climate chief's post

Pakistan has nominated its candidate Tariq Banuri for the position of the head of United Nations Framework on Climate Change that will be filled by July when the current UN Climate chief Yvo de......

Behind Life of Pi's GORGEOUS visuals effects

Life of Pi won an Oscar this year for Best Visual Effects, which went to the team of Bill Westenhofer, Guillaume Rocheron, Erik-Jan De Boer and Donald R Elliott of Rhythm and Hues, the people......

Argo, Life of Pi win at Oscars 2013

The 85th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners, listed in bold: Best Picture Amour Argo Beasts of the Southern Wild Django Unchained Les......

Life Of Pi, Django Unchained bag Oscar nominations

The nominations for the 85th Academy Awards are out, and it has its fair share of surprises and expected nods. The nominations were announced by Emma Stone and Seth MacFarlene in Los Angeles. The......

Lincoln leads BAFTA 2013 nominees

Steven Spielberg's Lincoln dominates the 2013 nominations for the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA). The American historical drama film earned 10 nominations including Best Film, Best Actor for......

Junior WC: Plucky India sweep aside Dutch to cruise to semis

IMAGE: Uttam Singh scored the 57th minute winner to see India through to the semis of the IHF Junior World Cup in Kuala Lumpur. Photograph: Hockey India/X India displayed grit and character to......

Heartbreaking end to Van Gaal's turbulent career

'In principle this is it for me,' said Van Gaal... 'but you can never say never'  IMAGE: Louis van Gaal took over in September last year, leading the Dutch to World Cup qualification, after......

Dutch goalkeeping mystery about to be unravelled

IMAGE: Louis Van Gaal surprised by picking three keepers with a total of eight caps between them. Photograph: Pedro Nunes/Reuters The identity of the Netherlands goalkeeper for their opening World......

PIX: Germany qualify for 2022 World Cup; Croatia draw

Images from the World Cup qualifying matches played on Monday. IMAGE: Germany, who were eliminated in the first round of the 2018 World Cup and the last 16 at this year's Euros, became the first......

Euro 2020: Goal of the day

IMAGE: Netherlands’ Memphis Depay celebrates after scoring their side's first goal. Photograph: Piroshka van de Wouw - Pool/Getty Images Memphis Depay scored one, he set up Georginio......