Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr......

'My opponents are like braying asses'

'Neither did I approach the BJP nor did they ask me to join them. It was a natural choice for both of us to make.''It was never for me to ask or for them to give.' IMAGE: Navneet Kaur Rana, the......

Why Congress Rose To Kejriwal's Defence

The Congress now knows that it is the only force -- however weakened it might be -- that stands between the BJP and India's evolution into a single-party Republic. Because, once it is out of the......

'Mamata contained Sandeshkhali situation well in time before BJP...'

'One Sandeshkhali won't turn around women's perception of Mamata Banerjee in this state' IMAGE: Actor-politician Saayoni Ghosh is contesting on a TMC ticket from Jadavpur Lok Sabha seat.......

What Modi told Bill Gates about India's digital dreams

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday identified agriculture, education and health as three sectors where he believes technology can play a big role, and highlighted efforts of his government. In......

Adani eyes 45 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is building the world's largest renewable energy park in Gujarat, as it eyes a massive 45 GW capacity to generate electricity largely from solar energy.......

Sebi probing smallcaps a warning bell for microcaps; time to exit: Analysts

Micro-cap stocks are in the line of fire as market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is tightening its noose around investment in small-cap stocks. Illustration: Dominic......

RIL's 'Paramount' dream to be a media giant

Paramount Global has agreed to sell its 13 per cent stake in its Indian TV business to Reliance Industries for Rs 4,286 crore, the Indian firm said on Thursday. Photograph: PTI Photo from the......

'Allu Arjun Gave 51 Takes To Perfect His Movements'

'He is a phenomenal guy.''The clarity with which he does his work and the way he wants to present it to the rest of India, I'm amazed at it.' IMAGE: Allu Arjun, left, and Resul Pookutty, second......

Review: This Dukaan Delivers Only Baloney!

Its callous perspective and comical treatment of a sensitive matter makes a complete hash of things, asserts Sukanya Verma. A group of heavily pregnant women holding big matkss next to their bare......

'I was the highest paid actress'

'I never had any nakhras, never threw tantrums, so I got along with all my heroes.' IMAGE: Jeetendra and Mumtaz in Roop Tera Mastana. Jeetendra and Mumtaz were both excellent dancers, so it was......

'To get so much love from all over India...'

'Manjummel Boys is way beyond my control now.' Manjummel Boys Director Chidambaram S Poduval can't believe what has happened to his sophomore film. "I am not used to this. I am getting a lot of......

CSK Vs MI: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

A dominant batting display from Chennai Super Kings' top order laid the foundation for a pulsating victory against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede stadium on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Ruturaj Gaikwad......

Fraser-McGurk credits coach Ponting for dream IPL debut

'Ricky said just focus on the timing, middle the ball, don't try to hit it too hard.' SCORECARD IMAGE: Australian batter Jake Fraser-McGurg, who holds the record for the fastest List A century,......

IPL 2024: How god-fearing Mayank turned struggle into success

IMAGE: LSG pace sensation Mayank Yadav has become the toast of the nation in 15 minutes flat and every Indian cricket fan would pray that he brings glory to the country for the next 15 years.......

Mayank Yadav: India's next pace sensation?

Photograph: Kind courtesy LSG/X A new star has been unearthed in Indian cricket. 21-year-old fast bowler Mayank Yadav announced himself on the biggest stage, the IPL, with a fiery debut for the......

Saina hits out at Congress leader for sexist remark

IMAGE: Saina Nehwal and veteran Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa. Photograph: Saina Nehwal/Instagram and ANI. Star shuttler Saina Nehwal on Saturday lashed out at Shamanur......