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Sardar Patel, The Man Who United India

The rising tide of Indian nationalism meant that the people of princely states now were keen to become a part of a united and integrated India rather than remain subjects of a princely state. The......

Vadodara bridge collapse: One still missing, toll rises to 20

The death toll in the Mahisagar river bridge collapse in Gujarat's Vadodara district rose to 20 on Friday after an injured man died in the hospital and the body of a missing person was found in the......

Ahmedabad hospital performs last rites for body parts of 19 AI victims

The Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has performed the last rites of body parts of 19 persons who were killed in the June 12 Air India plane crash in the Gujarat city, officials said on Tuesday. IMAGE:......

Air India crash: Indian diaspora in UK helps in fundraisers

The Indian diaspora in London has been rallying around to coordinate fundraisers to support the United Kingdom-based family members of the Ahmedabad plane crash victims, including urgent assistance......

Vajpayee's ashes immersed in Ganga in Haridwar

IMAGE: Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Daughter Namita and son-in-law Ranjan Bhattacharya immerse his ashes in the Ganga at Har ki Pauri, in Haridwar on Sunday. BJP president Amit......

Nirma to tap into own funds, debt to buy Glenmark Life Sciences

Detergent to chemicals major Nirma Ltd is planning to tap into its own funds and raise debt to fund its Rs 5,652 crore acquisition of Glenmark Life Sciences. The firm has roped in BCG and KPMG to......

Nirma's new clothes: The journey of detergent brand towards healthcare

How Hiren Patel, founder Karsanbhai’s son, is reinvigorating Nirma by administering a shot of pharma. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Nirma’s tryst with the pharmaceutical......

Karsanbhai Patel: The man who nurtured brand Nirma like a daughter

With $1.4-bn Lafarge deal, Karsanbhai Patel's risk-taking abilities are on display once again. The fact that Karsanbhai Patel, founder and chairman of Nirma, began his entrepreneurial journey......

Why Nirma's Lafarge deal makes sense

The deal augurs well for Nirma as it already has a cement plant in Rajasthan, and has been scouting for assets in Gujarat for a while. Ahmedabad-based diversified conglomerate Karsanbhai Patel-led......

How Nirma tries to reclaim the golden days of 1980s

As it loses market share in washing powder, it hopes to catch up with the big cement manufacturers in India with the Lafarge deal Six years since its de-listing from the stock exchanges, Karsanbhai......

Sunny Deol, Bollywood's Knockout Man!

At many stages, it has appeared as though Sunny Deol's career was running out of steam, but each time he has risen Phoenix-like from the ashes.Dinesh Raheja gives us a closer look at the man on his......

Ash out of The Rising!

Aishwarya Rai is no longerpart of Ketan Mehta's ambitious patriotic saga, The Rising. Producer Bobby Bedi told rediff.com that the reason for Ash's ouster from the project was because, "She wanted......

Happy Anniversary, Abhi-Ash!

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan celebrate eight years of marriage on April 20 and here's what their friends from the......

When India Showed Up For The Oscars

You'll bump into a desi at every corner of the globe. But one of the largest film industries in the world, India is yet to make great strides at the Oscars. Between a handful of wins, nominations......

Abhishek-Ash in Zurich airport

Reader Dipen Patel was in for a pleasant surprise in Switzerland. He spotted newlyweds Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai at the Zurich airport. 'My Swiss return was sweeter and more memorable......

Big Guns Return, Selection Calls in Focus Ahead of SA T20Is

IMAGE: Shubman Gill returns to the Indian team after being sidelined due to neck injury suffered during the opening Test against South Africa last month. Photograph: BCCI/X The return of Shubman......

'This combination suits us'

IMAGE: Shivam Dube celebrates the wicket of Mitchell Marsh. Photograph: BCCI/X India skipper Suryakumar Yadav credited his players' tactical awareness with bat and ball for his team's 48-run......

KKR, CSK Wallets Bulge Ahead Of IPL Mini-Auction!

KKR will be looking to rebuild their squad from scratch, while CSK are likely to revamp their bowling attack. IMAGE: The Indian Premier League mini-auction will be held in Abu Dhabi December 16.......

Sundar stars as India down Australia to level series 1-1

IMAGES from the third T20I between Australia and India in Hobart on Sunday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Washington Sundar hits a six during the third T20I against Australia in Hobart on Sunday. Photograph:......

'Kohli greatest white ball player; Rohit not far behind'

IMAGE: Virat Kohli. Photograph: BCCI Hard hitting Australia opener Travis Head expects the "great white ball" duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to carry on till the 2027 ODI World Cup.The......