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Last time a family member was PM was 30 yrs ago: Rahul on dynasty criticism

'For me, trolls sharpen my senses about what I have to do. They are almost a guide to me. They tell me exactly where I have to go and what I have to stand for. So it's a refinement, it's an......

6.3 magnitude quake in Tajikistan jolts Delhi, Amritsar and north India

A high intensity earthquake hit Tajikistan on Friday night, tremors of which were felt in Delhi-NCR and several other parts of north India. IMAGE: People come out in the open after tremors were......

US sets new record with over 3,000 COVID deaths in 1 day

The United States has set a new grim record of more than 3,000 COVID-19 related deaths in a single day, reflecting a bleak reminder of the pandemic's devastating toll, even as two coronavirus......

Sikh-Americans hold protest in US against India's farm laws

Hundreds of Sikh-Americans have held peaceful protest rallies in several cities across the United States in support of the Indian farmers who have been protesting against the new agricultural......

Oxford debating society puts off Mamata event at 11th hour, draws fire

The Oxford Union Debating Society, citing unforeseen "circumstances", on Wednesday sought to postpone a scheduled virtual address by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the last moment,......

Dear Nirmalaji: Don't tax online transactions

Photograph: Kind courtesy Mediamodifier/Pixabay On Monday, February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget for Financial Year 2021-2022. Nirmalaji has asked us to send the......

Rajan slams plans to allow India Inc to set up banks

The RBI working group's proposal to allow corporate houses to set up banks is a "bombshell" and at this juncture, it is more important to stick to the tried and tested limits on involvement of......

'Stock markets warming up to a Biden win'

'Indian markets may initially react and follow the pattern of US and other global markets post US elections.' IMAGE: US President Donald j Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden......

'Atmanirbhar Bharat' should not result in protectionism: Rajan

Observing that it is not yet clear to him what the government means by 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', Rajan said if it is about creating an environment for production, then it is a re-branding of the Make......

Challenges that Dinesh Khara, the new SBI chief faces

Relations with the government, the bank's majority owner, are a tricky issue for all SBI chiefs, and, like all his predecessors, Khara will be closely watched for his equations with the finance......

Golden Globes 2021: Nomadland, The Crown win

The 78th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners. Best Motion Picture, Drama The Father Mank Nomadland Promising Young Woman The Trial of the Chicago 7......

Will The Crown sweep the Golden Globes?

The nominations for the Golden Globes have been announced. While Netflix's Mank led the nominations for the films, Netflix's The Crown was a popular choice among Web series. The Golden Globes will......

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020. IMAGE: Danesh Razvi and Tanya Maniktala in A Suitable Boy. It was the year of staying at home and watching films......

What's on Sonakshi's mind?

Vidya looks gorgeous in a sari... Bhumi shows off her shoes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kareena Kapoor Khan/Instagram 'Pjs on a Monday, what a life,' feels Kareena Kapoor Khan. Photograph:......

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

This is an alternate list of 10 screen roles that saw Soumitra Chatterjee, a paragon of gentility, venture beyond his comfort zone and deliver masterclasses of subtlety and depth, lists Saibal......

Boxer Leon Spinks, who shocked Muhammad Ali, dies at 67

IMAGE: Leon Spinks, father of Cory Spinks, smiles while holding Cory's gloves. Photograph: Joe Murphy/Getty Images Leon Spinks, the gap-toothed fighter from the St. Louis slums who pulled off......

Desai first NFL coordinator of Indian descent

IMAGE: The Chicago Bears promoted Sean Desai, 37, from safeties coach to defensive coordinator. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Chicago Bears/Instagram Indian-American Sean Desai has been named new......

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

IMAGE: Chess player Srinath Narayanan with the gold medal. Photograph: Srinath Narayanan/Twitter Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that Indian chess player Srinath Narayanan will get a......

MLB's first woman general manager gets Obama, Clinton praise

IMAGE: Miami Marlins is the first Asian-American general manager in Major League Baseball. Photograph: Joseph Guzy/Miami Marlins Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports As she sat on a stool at home......

Tokyo marathon 2021 postponed until after Olympics due to COVID-19

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Tokyo Marathon Foundation/Twitter Next year's Tokyo marathon has been rescheduled from March to until after the delayed Olympics due to the ongoing concerns caused by......

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Nomadland, The Crown win

The 78th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners. Best Motion Picture, Drama The Father Mank �Nomadland... ...

http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/golden-globes-2021-rosamund-pike-wins-best-actress/20210301.htm

Facebook to pay $650 million settlement over US privacy dispute

Chicago attorney Jay Edelson sued Facebook in 2015, alleging it illegally collected biometric data to identify faces in violation of a 2008... ...

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/facebook-to-pay-650-million-settlement-over-us-privacy-dispute/articleshow/81266408.cms

US military's first India-born female Muslim chaplain graduates from Chaplin College

Jabeen was commissioned in December as a Second Lieutenant at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, becoming the first female Muslim chaplain... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/us-militarys-first-india-born-female-muslim-chaplain-graduates-from-chaplin-college/articleshow/81089592.cms

Couple Leaves $2000 Tip At Restaurant, Here's The Heartwarming Reason

A Chicago-based couple tipped a local restaurant $2,000. They had been visiting the restaurant for two decades. Here's their sweet story! A Chicago... ...

https://food.ndtv.com/news/couple-leaves-2000-tip-at-restaurant-heres-the-heartwarming-reason-2372300

Rahul on dynasty criticism

'For me, trolls sharpen my senses about what I have to do. They are almost a guide to me. They tell me exactly where I have to go and what I have... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/report/last-time-a-family-member-was-pm-was-30-yrs-ago-rahul/20210213.htm

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