Following the end of the grandfathering period given to India Inc to replace their independent directors who had already served for 10 years, certain companies have come up with unique ways to replace the old guard.
If confirmed by the Senate, the 67-year-old career military officer would be the first African-American to lead the Department of Defence.
From Sheryl Sandberg to Steven Spielberg, we bring you the best of advice from successful icons and change makers.
Canada has emerged as the most preferred country for Indian students abroad.
Two American icons receive the highest civilian award in the US.
Presenting some of the most scintillating pictures from around the globe in the last 48 hours.
Don't look for a volunteering job for money, but as an investment for life, advises management consultant Virender Kapoor.
Did Prime Minister Modi receive a different kind of reception at the Biden White House on Friday than he has has been used to at the American president's home?
Companies will have to follow all requirements laid out under rules for holding board meetings via video conferencing such as recording of these proceedings, ensuring availability of proper equipment among others.
These women, like Michelle Obama, did not wear a headscarf in Saudi Arabia
An estimated 5,53,440 Indian students are currently studying abroad. A fascinating countrywise break-up from External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
Rediff.com has compiled a few photographs to show you the kind of selfies our world leaders have taken a fancy to. Different strokes for different folks, eh?
Welcome to the crazy, crazy world of selfie-takers!
America would be a very different country had Dr King not been murdered that April day 50 years ago.
With 202,014 students, India sends the second largest number of foreign students to the United States, a report said.
Bush and Obama were kind; Trump couldn't care less.
Here are a few of the photos that best tell the story of that terrible day.
United States President Barack Obama has felicitated Indian-American scientist Thomas Kailath with the top presidential medal for transformative contributions to the fields of science and technology.
You will be part of fastest growing major global economy, India's ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringala told young American students.
As many as 104 listed companies have fewer independent directors than mandated by the regulations, according to the figures from Prime Database, reports Sachin P Mampatta.
United States President Barack Obama has vehemently rejected the Russian bid for a "slapdash" referendum in Ukraine's Crimea region to merge it with Russia.
If you have pursued your bachelor's degree from elsewhere, studying a master's programme in public universities in Germany is easier as 80% of the universities are free, says Sushil Sukhwani.
Mittal's wealth dropped with the Arcelor Mittal share price falling
If you are planning for a long-term goal like your child's education in a foreign university, invest about 20% of your portfolio in foreign assets that can provide a hedge against the rupee's depreciation.
Direct contacts between Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month helped to end a deadlock that had prevented the WTO from implementing a $1 trillion package of reforms.
India's food security concern at WTO needs solution: Modi
Dr Pranav Shetty, a prominent Indian-American doctor fighting the dreaded ebola disease in West Africa, was the lone representative of the community to be present in First Lady Michelle Obama's box during the State of the Union Address.
A total of 15 Indian-American students, including six girls, have made it to the national Spelling Bee semifinals, making it almost one-third of the total 42 candidates who have qualified.
The US agreed to India's proposal on food security issues at WTO on Thursday.
According to Twiplomacy, a study conducted by global public relations and communications firm Burson-Marsteller, United States Barack Obama is the most followed leader on the microblogging site, followed by Pope Francis, Narendra Modi, and Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the White House.
Rediff.com takes a look at the other famous housemates at the museum.
'Today, according to the law, you can't even claim legal expenses when fighting a case as a non-executive director unless you are acquitted. Given how high legal expenses are, that alone is enough to scare anyone away.'
Take a look back at the two politicos over the years.
India is expected to strongly push for a bilateral totalisation agreement with the US during President Barack Obama's visit later this month.
With a rich political and personal legacy, George Herbert Walker Bush left no shortage of memorable photos from his time both in and out of office. Bush died at the age of 94. The 41st US president, congressman, Central Intelligence Agency director and oil tycoon was also father to the 43rd president -- George W Bush. The younger Bush in a statement remembered his father as "a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for." Delving into archives here are the US former president's most memorable days.
Five decades ago, 87 plane crashes took away the lives of 1,597 people.
'Everything will be decided by the Centre.' 'Universities will have no autonomy to start a new course or introduce a new syllabus.'
Education inflation abroad is high and the depreciation of the rupee can also set you back, says Vishal Dhawan
If you're looking for immediate returns, it is unlikely to happen in today's environment
India and the United States settled a dispute on Thursday that had paralysed the World Trade Organization and risked derailing a $1 trillion package of reforms.
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