Modi Has Enormous Curiosity About The World

'From the very start, PM Modi was insistent that visiting foreign leaders should be exposed to an India beyond its capital.''Through these experiences, he felt that the full Indian narrative would......

The Sooner Woke-dom Dies, The Better

As far as Hindus are concerned, the eclipse of Wokeism cannot come any sooner, says Rajeev Srinivasan. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau is hiding 'in an......

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United......

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

There is growing alarm at the inexorable rise of China, both of its military prowess and its aggressive bullying of other countries plus its subjugation of whole portions of its own population.......

Nadella, Pichai in Trump's economic revival team

In addition to Pichai and Nadella, IBM's Arvind Krishna, Micron's Sanjay Mehrotra, Ajay Banga from Mastercard and Ann Mukherjee from Pernod  are among the six Indian-Americans among over 200......

Summer stocks for your portfolio

Photograph: Danish Ismail/Reuters With the mercury levels rising and the holiday break for schools beginning, summer stocks -- be it cooling solutions or those related to holidays -- tend to stand......

An online platform that connects mom and child

Mumbai-based BabyChakra is among the four start-ups Google has shortlisted from India for the fifth batch of its mentorship programme Becoming a parent can be one of the most wonderful but......

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

India's growth presents a win-win partnership for the country and the US, and American companies have a great opportunity to contribute to that, Modi told the CEOs. Image: Prime Minister Narendra......

Raghuvir Yadav: Masterful Actor For All Seasons

When Raghuvir Yadav plays a character, he jumps out of the pages and acquires flesh and blood. But the actor's journey to films wasn't an easy one. His family of farmers, in the small village of......

'Priyanka is one of the biggest and most beloved stars in the world'

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock, who has finished shooting for the first schedule of the Baywatch movie, is all......

'Saif uncle and Rani didi encouraged us'

Ali Haji and Angelina Idnani are just like any other kids on the block. Yet, they have something that sets them apart from others -- a role in a Yash Chopra production. Ali, 7, and Angelina, 9,......

'He was my everything': Kobe mourned at emotional tribute

IMAGE: Vanessa Bryant speaks during The Celebration of Life for Kobe & Gianna Bryant at Staples Center. Photograph: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images A gallery of basketball legends joined......

'Kobe Bryant was genuine true greatness'

'Kobe is easily among the five greatest basketball players of all time. This is such a tragic loss.' IMAGE: Kobe Bryant in the 2011 NBA play-offs, April 26, 2011 at the Staples Center in Los......

Bryant was one of basketball's greatest

In 2008, Kobe Bryant was named the NBA Most Valuable Player. He won two Olympic gold medals, part of the United States team in 2008 and 2012. IMAGE: A small forward and shooting guard, Kobe Bryant......

Classy Vijay no longer India's unsung hero

In Murali Vijay, Team India has rediscovered a technically sound, highly reliable opener who can be both aggressive and defensive, says Haresh Pandya Murali Vijay bats on Day 1 of the second Test......

The Prem Panicker column: Shut up, Sree!

I don't know about you, but speaking for myself, I am heartily sick of the amount of discussion and debate that currently centers around "mind games". To quote the latest instance, Peter Lalor on......