Stunning photos from the week gone by

Images of the events that shaped the world last week.    ‘Table Sculpture’ by artist Allen Jones is seen on display at Sotheby’s auction house in London. The work is......

Jihadi John: A monster or victim of circumstance?

  Mohammed Emwazi, known as ‘Jihadi John’ first appeared in a video in August 2014, when he apparently killed the American journalist James Foley. The 26-year-old ruthless killer......

PART II: The moments that defined 2014

From the Syrian civil war to the Ukrainian crisis to the terror unleashed by the dreaded Islamic State, there was no lack of news in 2014. In this five-part series, rediff.com presents a selection......

REWIND: Top moments from the week that was

Here’s a glimpse at what happened around the world last week A volunteer of Ukrainian self-defence battalion ‘Azov’ talks to his girlfriend after returning from the front line in......

Aditya Birla group to take over Reebok's India operations

In a major expansion into sportswear and lifestyle wear segment, the Kumar Mangalam Birla-led Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail has signed a long-term licensing agreement with Authentic Brand Group of......

Why was this billionaire arrested?

It is not every day that one of the planet's richest men is arrested by his government. IMAGE: Saudi Prince Al-Waleed arrives at the presidential palace in Kabul to meet then Afghan president......

Now, apply for a UK visa from home

Agency offers door-step collection of application, biometric dataThose going to the UK can submit their visa forms and biometric data from the convenience of their residence. On Demand Mobile Visa......

Why British Airways needs to repackage its legacy in India

The airline has been sprucing up its offerings for its second-biggest overseas market, India, to meet challenges.  Image: British Airways' new Airbus A380 arrives at a hanger after......

'India need to bid for Olympics to become sporting nation'

‘There is lack of competition in India’ ‘There are other things in the socio-economic arena which becomes more important than becoming an athlete’ ‘I don't know of any......

Mourinho faces striking choice in his return to Portuguese roots

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. Photograph: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters As Jose Mourinho returns to his Portuguese footballing roots, the Chelsea manager may have to decide which back-up marksman he......

Trinidad officials confirm Baptiste's doping absence

Trinidad and Tobago athletics officials confirmed on Monday that Kelly-Ann Baptiste, who won a world 100 metres bronze medal in 2011, and fellow sprinter Semoy Hackett missed the Moscow world......

Trinidad & Tobago sprinter Baptiste tests positive - report

Trinidad and Tobago sprinter Kelly-Ann Baptiste, who won a world 100 metres bronze medal in 2011 and was a real prospect for Moscow, has tested positive for a banned substance, the Trinidad Express......