Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta. IMAGE: Members of......

15 killed, 2 critical in mass shooting at pub in Johannesburg

At least 15 people were shot dead and nine others injured by unknown gunmen at a tavern in Johannesburg's Soweto township, police said on Sunday, the second such mass shooting incident in as many......

59,853 Crimes Against Women in UP!

UP accounted for 14.7 per cent of all registered crimes against women in 2019.The state also recorded the highest number of cases against Dalit women, reports Rashme Sehgal, highlighting three......

The TRP Trap

'The more the news media weakens, especially at this juncture of economic ruin with lay-offs and wage cuts, the more the owners and journalists weigh their value in terms who they are close to, the......

TikTok takes a leaf out of FB, Google

Post elections, the company has been making frequent visits to various ministries, including the IT ministry, commerce ministry, as well as different agencies to get the hang of things in the......

The 39 year old who wants to make Audi No 1 again

'To become more Indianised we had to be more colourful,' Rahil Ansari, Audi's India head, tells Ajay Modi.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com As I walk into Threesixtydegree, a restaurant at......

What will the next generation of Indian leaders look like?

Will the next generation possess a  more internationalist outlook, and lose their Indian identities entirely? Or will they continue to believe in a larger role for business in society and go......

'Only when women are empowered will societies reach full potential'

Ivanka Trump, daughter of and advisor to United States President Donald Trump, on Tuesday pitched for access to capital and equitable laws for women entrepreneurs, saying closing the gender......

'It's a relief to be Kalki again'

She’s a rare breed in Bollywood. Kalki Koechlin is always on time for her interview. And when she enters, she sits directly in front of the camera without fussing about a touch-up for her......

'Raveena has outdone herself'

"Did you like Satta?" asks director Madhur Bhandarkar, without waiting for the first question."The film has received very good reviews,'' he adds enthusiastically. "Have you read those?" he asks......

Sports Shorts: Saina sails into Korea Open quarters

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday IMAGE: Saina Nehwal beat Korea's Kim Ga Eun to enter the quarter-finals of the BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament . Photograph:......