Singapore's Shanmugaratnam joins club of PIO leaders dominating world politics

With Tharman Shanmugaratnam winning Singapore's presidential election, he joins a long list of Indian-origin leaders who are dominating politics at important world capitals. IMAGE: Singapore's......

When Boris Johnson Celebrated Diwali

Unlike the lights and crackers that take over India during Diwali, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson preferred a quieter celebration. Accompanied by Home Secretary Priti Patel, Boris visited the......

Harris' win latest in growing list of desi lawmakers

Kamala Harris, daughter of immigrants, scripted history as she broke the glass ceiling in the world's oldest democracy to be elected America's first Black and South Asian-descent woman Vice......

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

What the Indian economy looks like next January will influence her view on India, not her genetics, notes Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Democratic vice presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris accepts......

Small stores go out of business as consumers flock online

Jeff Bezos, founder and chief executive officer of Amazon, one of the biggest online retailers in world. Photograph: Reuters It is a breezy evening and the Delhi weather is perfect for......

Buying stocks? Listen to the expert first

The Sensex opened the week with a negative gap of 114 points and slipped to a low of 15,573 - down 235 points from the previous close - due to negative cues from the global markets. Buying in......

Rs 9,000 crore: That's what PSU revival will cost

The heavy industry department has estimated that it will require around Rs 9,000 crore (Rs 90 billion) for the revival of 27 ailing public sector companies. The cost will, however, come down if the......

Family biz: Here come the young guns

Earlier this month, liquor baron and UB group chairman Vijay Mallya announced the induction of his 18-year-old son, Sidhartha, on the board of United Breweries Holdings as additional director.......

When Lovebirds Win...

Some winners of this year's Filmfare awards:   Photograph: Kind courtesy Neetu Kapoor/Instagram Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor won the awards for Best Actress and Best Actor for Raazi and Sanju......

Yeh Saali Zindagi review: A twisted entertainer

Sukanya Verma reviews Yeh Saali Zindagi. Post YOUR reviews here!'Six thick thistle sticks. Six thick thistles stick.'Try saying that again. And again. And some more.How's it going? The beauty of an......

'I'm not getting married'

When Amrita Rao came for a Rediff Chat on November 22, many of the readers had a similar worry -- that she would plan her own vivah, and quit the movies. The actress has a strong fan base, who......

Readers' choice: Worst actors of 2002

Thu Dec 26 21:01:21 2002 Name:ajit gokhaleCity, Country:usaYour Views:Worst actor is hard to pick as there are so many today.Thu Dec 26 21:18:51 2002 Name:Dr.J.MukherjeeCity, Country:New......

Asian Games Athletics: Parul, Priti bag silver and bronze; Ancy wins silver

IMAGE: Parul Chaudhary bagged silver in the women’s 3000m steeplechase final. Photograph: Tingshu Wang/Reuters India's Parul Chaudhary and Priti secured silver and bronze medals......

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 2

Photograph: Kind Courtesy World Archery/X Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday, October 2. Aquatics - Diving London Singh – M 1m Springboard – Final......

AFI adds 3 more athletes to Asian Games team

IMAGE: Priti Lamba was added to the squad for the upcoming Asian Games. Photograph: Kind courtesy Priti Lamba/Instagram Haryana's 3000m steeplechaser Priti Lamba was on Monday added to the......

India finish second in shooting at Deaflympics

IMAGE: India's gold medallist Dhanush Srikanth, right, with bronze medal winner Shourya Saini in the men's 10m air rifle event at the 24th Deaflympics in Caxais do Sul, Brazil. Photograph: SAI......

Harbhajan among five Indians in Asia ODI team

The Asian Cricket Council selectors on Friday named Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the Asia ODI team for the Afro-Asia Cup 2007. The second edition of the tournament......