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Does A Democracy Need A Sengol?

The sengol must revert to where it belongs -- behind a glass case and not figure in ceremonies concerning India's democracy, argues Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: The sengol is being carried in the......

Pinarayi Vijayan's Saga With Black

In Kerala, the use of black ranges from convenience to strictures by community and religion to fashion and personal choice.One would have to be really insecure or too fond of the well settled life......

Amid China fears, Bhutan stands out

It is time India valued this relationship and paid more attention to the Land of the Thunder Dragon, says Nilova Roy Chaudhury. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's recently concluded visits to India and......

Why Xiaomi's India head hires people who are smarter than him

Manu Kumar Jain, India head, Xiaomi, tells Sangeeta Tanwar how the Chinese smartphone maker won over the Indian market. IMAGE: Manu Kumar Jain. The meeting with Manu Kumar Jain, India head of......

Telecom firms ring in web ambassadors

Zac has a problem staying fit; he has a paunch and needs to exercise. And there is a queue of people who want to take him out for a walk. They include Mahesh Bhatt, Yuvraj Singh, author Chetan......

Now, hit Raju with rotten eggs, virtually!

After making Ramalinga Raju and the iconic IT firm he founded the butt of jokes, a bunch of trigger-happy IT whiz-kids have created a game 'Nail The Thief' where players are asked to hit the......

What B-school training lacks

Once you are back from a B-school, you feel you know it all. Two years of intense grind, reading through thick books within days, extempore speeches, overnight presentations, last-minute......

The BEST Instagram posts of 2018

Missed these amazing pictures this year? We give you a recap. Bollywood's glamorous lifestyle is no longer a secret. Thanks to Instagram, fans are privy to every tiny detail about their favourite......

Why is Aamir dressed up as Obelix?

The proud parents threw a pre-birthday bash for their son Azad. Looks like Aamir Khan isn't the only one who likes to get into the skin of his characters. His wife Kiran Rao seems to like it too.......

Just ask Anushka: It's not easy being an actor!

Here's the proof! When we think of actors, we think bright glamour, big bucks, screaming fans, rolling red carpets and absolute perfection. The grind behind that razzmatazz often goes unnoticed.......

Who is Arshad Warsi's best tag-team partner? VOTE!

Arshad Warsi plays best with his male costars. Which jodi do you like best? Unlike most actors, Arshad Warsi's career has consisted mostly of two-hero films -- or at least those are the films we......

The 10 Hottest Monica Bellucci Movies

Say Hello to Bond's oldest girl! The ravishing Monica Bellucci, Italian actress and model, turned 50 last September. It’s not like she’s taking things lying down, however, as the......

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

IMAGE: Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Photograph: Zlatan Ibrahimovic/Twitter He has already sampled the life of a singer at Italy’s Sanremo music festival, and AC Milan striker......

So near... Frustrated Belgium rues what might have been

'It's a pity. Next time maybe' IMAGE: Belgium soccer fans react as they watch the World Cup semi-finals match against France. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Belgians tasted bitterness in......

National tensions simmer ahead of Belgium-France semis

There's always been a degree of friendly tension between the two, with France regarding Belgium, and its French-speaking Wallonia region, as something of a poor cousin, while the Belgians often......

Die Mannschaft is not an association of stars

Claude Arpi captures the fan's passion for football in these entertaining e-mails to Ivan Crasto, Rediff.com's Sports Editor. Read Claude's first e-mailHis secondHis thirdHis fourthHis 5th:......

Schumacher in Aishwarya's movie

The new Asterix feature -- Asterix at the Olympics (Asterix Aux Jeux Olympiques) -- is a cameo-filled ride, and while Aishwarya Rai enjoys a small part in the movie, this is going to be a treat for......

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