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Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Any miscalculation and miscommunication are fraught with the risk of a major catastrophe, warns Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with US President Joe Biden on the......

IISc cancels talk on UAPA, over 100 academics, students protest

More than 500 scientists, academicians and students have written to the Bengaluru-based IISc expressing dismay over the cancellation of a discussion on anti-terror law UAPA that was to be led by......

Indian American CEO appointed to New York's racial justice board

Udai Tambar, an Indian-origin CEO involved in youth development services in the US, is among 15 experts appointed as members of the newly-formed racial justice advisory board in New York City.......

Bill in California Senate against caste-based discrimination

A bill seeking to explicitly ban caste discrimination has been introduced in the California Senate by a Democratic lawmaker, which, if passed, could make America's most populous state also the......

Nandan Mulchandani, CIA's CTO

Delhi born and schooled Nand Mulchandani, who has more than 25 years of experience in Silicon Valley and at the Pentagon, has been appointed as the Central Intelligence Agency first-ever Chief......

Ravneet Kaur: An IAS officer with varied experience

The Appointments Committee of Cabinet has named Ravneet Kaur, a Punjab cadre IAS officer of 1988 batch, as chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Kaur will hold the post for five......

The Big Mac Inflation Index

The ever-astute Ravi Matthai, Director of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad in 1971, offered me a basic salary of Rs 1,000 per month on my return from the United States.I doubt if IIMA......

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

R K Krishna Kumar, one of the stalwarts of the Tata group, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, evening. A close lieutenant of then Tata Sons chairman Ratan Tata, he spoke to Rediff.com's......

Ratan Tata invests in startup Goodfellows

Industry leader Ratan Tata on Tuesday announced an undisclosed investment into startup Goodfellows that offers companionship to senior citizens as a service. Photograph: ANI Photo The......

2nd innovation hub in US to strengthen TCS position

IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), in its Q4FY22 results, said the company’s banking, finance services and insurance (BFSI) crossed the $10 billion milestone. This includes revenue......

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

Photograph: Alberto E Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Billie Ellish had a history-making night at the 62nd Grammy awards, as she swept the four biggest prizes: Best New Artiste,......

'Till yesterday, you were glowing in your exalted place like a queen'

'The very fact that she survived her migration to Bollywood, where many young lives have been sacrificed or abandoned to the streets, bears testimony to her grit, determination and good fortune,'......

Is Nargis Fakhri in love?

If yes, the person is not Uday Chopra. Photograph: Kind courtesy Nargis Fakhri/Instagram Nargis Fakhri, it seems, is not dating Uday Chopra. If these pictures are any indication, she seems......

Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington dies at 41

Chester Bennington, the raspy singer of the rock band Linkin Park, was found dead in his home near Los Angeles on Thursday. He was 41. IMAGE: Chester Bennington was found by his housekeeper.......

'Aamir can never be an actor'

When Aamir was in his teens, someone suggested that his uncle Nasir Husain should cast his nephew sometime in the future.'No,' Husain said, 'he can never be an actor.''I am a director. I have a......

India captain Mithali reclaims No.1 position in ODIs

IMAGE: Mithali Raj struck 59 in the second match and then guided India to a four-wicket victory in the final match of the series with an unbeaten 75, gaining four spots to reach the top of the......

FIFA president Infantino should be suspended, says Blatter

IMAGE: Swiss authorities said on Thursday that proceedings had been launched against the current FIFA boss Gianni Infantino by a special prosecutor looking into meetings he had with Swiss Attorney......

It's a wrap at the dramatic world swim c'ships

Champions were dethroned, new national heroes born and world records smashed IMAGE: Luke Greenbank, left, and Adam Peaty of Great Britain celebrate winning the gold medal in the Men's 4x100m......

Swiss authorities search FIFA HQ in corruption probe

IMAGE: FIFA president Gianni Infantino looks on during a press conference. Photograph: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images FIFA president Gianni Infantino is not under investigation after the......

Bagan route Aizwal to claim Fed Cup title for 14th time

IMAGE: Mohun Bagan players and officials celebrate with the Fed Cup trophy on Saturday. Photograph: AIFF Media India striker Jeje Lelpekhlua scored twice as Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan thrashed......

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