This is how cheetahs could survive in Kuno

The natural process of cheetahs developing thick coats of fur in anticipation of African winter appears to be proving fatal in India's wet and hot conditions, international experts involved in the......

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

King Charles III spent 70 long years as the heir to the British throne. In those years as a prince -- a record number among royal families -- he led a colourful and unusual life, indulging so many......

Gerson Da Cunha: The Forever Man

'Gerson existed at the intersection of principle and conscience.'One of our conversations turned to his return to India from Brazil.'He spoke about the choices he made and the things he felt he had......

Much awaited getaway from the lockdown

'Hope your weekend is less strenuous than ours,' says Kishore Singh. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com About this time, three months ago, a kink that had been acting up in the solar system at......

Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?

A few days back, Atul Ganatra, presid­ent of the Cotton Association of India, presented a grim scenario of the crop’s prospects in the 2024-25 season that starts in October. Photograph:......

Diageo's India-born CEO Ivan Menezes passes away

Ivan Manuel Menezes, the India-born CEO of the world's biggest spirits company Diageo, died on Wednesday, days after being hospitalised for treatment of stomach ulcer. Photograph: Reuters Menezes,......

From 'trendy appetizers' to 'decadent desserts', Air India revamps menus for intl flights

Air India on Monday said it has introduced refreshed inflight food and beverages menus across cabins on all international flights. Image used for representative purpose only. Photograph: Hyungwon......

Venugopal Dhoot: From an industry leader to a defaulter

Starting with a family, which had a dealership of Bajaj Auto's scooters, to becoming the owner of a household name in consumer appliances who could afford to have Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan......

COVID-19: Here's how Bollywood is chilling at home

Film folk have erased their busy work schedules thanks to the coronavirus health scare, and are enjoying some time out indoors. From taking walks, spending time with family to reading books, here's......

When a gora produced a Bollywood movie

'The first time we actually got to meet a Bollywood star, it was Salman Khan.''We met him at his farm house.''For Pia, an actor is just an actor. There is no such thing as a star in her world, and......

'They are not just filmmakers; they are life-makers'

Shah Rukh Khan has turned 25! No, we are NOT kidding! IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan at the launch of his book,SRK: 25 Years Of A Life. Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar. I was an odd looking boy. "I......

Review: Nebraska is a very special film

Alexander Payne’s new film, Nebraska, is a stunning meditation on the ghostliness of America, raves Raja Sen. Uncle Albert likes to watch the road. He takes a weatherbeaten deckchair and......

Sreejesh wins World Games Athlete of the Year title

Photograph: Kind courtesy Hockey India/Twitter Veteran India hockey goalkeeper PR Srejeesh, on Monday, won the prestigious World Games Athlete of the Year for his 2021 performances, becoming only......

Now, Warne turns gin distillery into hand sanitiser factory

IMAGE: Shane Warne's company, 'SevenZeroEight Gin', has started producing ‘medical grade 70 % alcohol’ hand sanitiser for two Western Australian hospitals. Photograph: Matthew......

Sports Shorts: Tokyo Olympics medal hopeful Ikee diagnosed with leukemia

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday IMAGE: Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee became the first female athlete to be named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at an Asian Games.......

Meet Asian Games' first female MVP

IMAGE: Gold medallist Rikako Ikee of Japan celebrates after win the women’s 50m freestyle swimming during Asian Games. Photograph: Lintao Zhang/Getty Images Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee......

Snoop Dogg on a mission in Augusta to make golf cool

‘Now is the time for golf to get hip’ IMAGE: Snoop Dogg at Augusta Masters. Photograph:  Twitter Rapper Snoop Dogg this week said that while the US Masters may be the most......