India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim is controversy's child. Here's a look at few other gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.  Gurmeet Ram Rahim Leader of the Dera Sacha......

The Top Editor who's also a Fine Novelist

'In the newsroom, the thought process is about understanding the story, it's about complicating the story, constantly guarding against the black and white, trying to look beyond the obvious.' 'As......

Vote: India's newsmakers of 2014

The year 2014 has been an eventful one for India. The country got a new government and a new state, broke new frontiers in various fields and of course its share of controversies.  Rediff.com......

The 'veshti' culture and code

The veshti controversy in Tamil Nadu is not about the dress -- but a dress-code, which seems permissible in private homes and offices, but not in private clubs that are open only to well-heeled,......

Kiran Nadar on HCL, Shiv, & Bill Gates

She chose a career in advertising where she met a client who would soon become her lifelong partner. At that time, Kiran was the advertising account manager at MCM. She was managing promotions for......

Freedom from the cablewallah!

A cranked up direct-to-home platform and digitised cable content means you'll get the finest content, sound and picture quality as home entertainment goes retail.You love them, and you hate them,......

A wishlist for India's dream team

As the unshackling of the economy and external factors combine to generate economic momentum, India is set to grow strongly despite constraints, including outdated legislation and regulations.......

Google's secret weapon: simplicity

I'm snuggled under the covers with Jon Stewart and the remote. The 'Evolution/Schmevolution' skit is funny, but it's been a long day, and I'm fading fast. The promise of technology is that I'm one......

Why the White House is not enough for this actor

Conventional wisdom states that Washington DC insiders -- White House and congressional staffers, and elected officials, use their positions of power to move to more lucrative options, from cable......

Resul Pookutty thanks Big B for Oscar win

Crediting megastar Amitabh Bachchan of being a "guiding light" of sound recordists in Hindi cinema, Oscar-winning sound engineer Resul Pookutty has said that he owes his international recognition......

Bas Ek Pal: Soft, soulful & distinct

Onir's first movie My Brother Nikhil received a lot of critical acclaim for its sensitive dealing of AIDS. But when I try to remember the music from the film, the only song I remember was Le chale,......

Prem Panicker: If I was Dhoni, I'd bowl first at the MCG vs Bangladesh

The best eight teams in World Cup 2015 are ready to face off for the cricketing world’s top honours. Who will scale the summit on March 29 at the MCG? - Predict your FOUR World Cup......