Mumbai lad rises from Dharavi slum to become army officer

Growing up in a tough neighborhood of Dharavi in Mumbai, it has been a journey of overcoming life's many challenges for Lieutenant Umesh Keelu. IMAGE: Indian Army Lieutenant Umesh Keelu with his......

Can Stalin Repeat 2019 Lok Sabha Result In 2024?

Stalin still enjoys a lot of sympathy and empathy as someone wishing well for the state, but not full-throated support as in 2019 and 2021, notes N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra......

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

An India-born media executive who has worked in United Kingdom broadcasting for over 40 years, Dr Samir Shah, has been announced as the UK government's preferred candidate to take over as the new......

Now doctors can refuse treating violent patients; can't endorse drug brand

The National Medical Commission has allowed medical practitioners to refuse treatment in case of abusive and violent patients or relatives but they must ensure that the patient is not abandoned, a......

Ambani sets goals for children; cites Messi to explain leadership

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani has a pan-India 5G mobile network rollout plan by 2023-end, chasing more ambitious goals in retail and making Reliance India's greenest corporate as goals for his three......

India Needs To Shift To Modern Economics

Old ideas contained in the heads of old economists still dominate.That's not good, asserts T C A Srinivasa Raghavan. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   After watching or reading celebrity......

Devika Bulchandani has shattered the glass ceiling for good

IMAGE: Devika Bulchandani, Global CEO Ogilvy. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Ogilvy, one of the world's leading advertising agencies, will for the first time have an Indian-origin......

How Banks Are Tackling Cyber Frauds

Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   From launching campaigns like 'RahoCyberSafe' and 'Vigil Aunty' to urging their customers to buy retail cyber insurance policies, banks are taking......

Sam Bahadur Is A Delight To Watch

For someone like me who studied Sam so intently, if a lump could form in the throat during the emotive scenes, I think the cast did a superb job, notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).......

'It took me 19 years to become the actor that I am today'

'Without ever losing hope, I survived in Mumbai with the hope of becoming a good actor.' IMAGE: Pankaj Tripathi in OMG 2. Trust Pankaj Tripathi to take up any character and do complete justice to......

Why Is Elvish Yadav Trending?

Popular YouTuber and social media influencer Elvish Yadav is making his presence felt inside the Bigg Boss OTT house. The 25 year old entered the house last week as a wild card contestant along......

Which Is India's Largest TV Channel?

DD Freedish is the 'largest TV platform in India', going to 58 million homes, featuring 70-odd private channels.DD Freedish reaches about 278 million people, and is easily among the top five TV......

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

'I am not envious of those who are making millions. It's their era and I had my era.' IMAGE: Cricket legend Salim Durani trains budding cricketers in Jamnagar in this January 2004 photograph.......

New IPL teams: Goenka gets Lucknow; CVC bags Ahmedabad

IMAGE: The Indian Premier League trophy. Photograph: BCCI Kolkata-based business tycoon Sanjiv Goenka's RP-SG Group claimed the Lucknow franchise for a whopping Rs 7090 crore, while international......

SEE: Nadal, Federer engage in a banter

IMAGE: Roger Federer said the extended lay-off has meant he has had time to rehab his right knee after surgery in February. Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images Throughout his incredible......

Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field. IMAGE: Former FC Barcelona manager Luis Enrique was first appointed Spain coach after the team's ouster from the 2018 World Cup.......

Soccer Extras: Wenger joins FIFA as global development chief

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Arsene Wenger will be the leading authority on technical matters on FIFA’s Football and Technical Advisory Panels involved......