Is Modi copying Indira's Emergency textbook?

'Consider Mrs Gandhi's view of her opponents: Traitors, anti-nationals, rumour-mongers.'Does the spirit of the Emergency-era Indira Gandhi still rule India? asks Vir Sanghvi. IMAGE: Then prime......

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

'...but from those who control the narrative.'Powerful nations have mastered this art of narrative building.Those nations who aspire to become global powers must do so, observes Shanthie Mariet......

A former ISI chief's SENSATIONAL story

General Asad Durrani's disclosures could leave considerable egg on the face of those currently wielding the stick in Pakistan, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and......

'Greater acceptance of multipolarity, mutuality key for Sino-India ties'

The key to a more settled Sino-Indian relationship is a greater acceptance by both countries of multipolarity and mutuality, building on a larger foundation of global rebalancing, says external......

How COVID is changing the game plan for booksellers, publishers

In the future, publishers will need to think of digital immersive marketing just like marketing a movie or show on Netflix is an immersive experience. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com After......

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

'We did not know we would one day dominate nearly 70 per cent of the market.''Today, of 100 diamonds available for trade in Antwerp, 93 are cut and polished in India.'A fascinating excerpt from......

'We try to pull the other person down'

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US,' Ratan Tata tells Girish Kuber.An exclusive excerpt from The Tatas: How A Family Built A Business And A Nation. IMAGE: J R D......

Working with Ratan Tata

Mukund Rajan, who worked closely with Ratan Tata, recalls the unique experience of working with the corporate titan. IMAGE: J R D Tata, left, with Ratan Tata. Photograph: Gopal Shetty As the first......

When Rekha wanted to marry me

'Yes, seriously.''This was the time she was going through a bad phase; her personal life was a mess after her alleged affair with Amitabh Bachchan ended and her career was going nowhere.'A gripping......

Why Lisa Ray quit Bollywood

'I wasn't interested in shackling my freedom to a Bollywood actor.'A fascinating excerpt from Lisa Ray's memoir Close To The Bone. IMAGE: Lisa Ray and John Abraham in Water. I was still being......

'I am happy with whatever Dharamji did for me'

'Dharamji's mother Satwant Kaur was warm and kind-hearted.''I remember how she came to meet me at a dubbing studio in Juhu after I had conceived Esha.''She hadn't informed anyone in the house.''I......

PIX: Behind-the-scenes with Alia, Sonam, Sonakshi

New York-based photographer Mark Bennington recently released his collection of beautiful photographs depicting the typical Bollywood life in a coffee table book called Living the Dream:......

Beckham Turns 47; Posh Spice Gets Mushy

IMAGE: Victoria and David Beckham. Photograph: Kind courtesy Victoria Beckham/Instagram   Posh Spice aka Victoria Beckham says her husband is 'her everything'. Victoria -- who began her show......

Mithali to retire after 2022 World Cup in New Zealand

'It's been 21 years of international cricket and I know 2022 is my swansong -- the World Cup.' IMAGE: Mithali Raj, the only women batter with 7000 plus ODI runs, also spoke about how she had to......

WI veterans Gayle, Edwards get recall for Sri Lanka T20s

Fast bowler Fidel Edwards, 39, has been recalled for potentially his first match for West Indies in more than eight years.   IMAGE: Chris Gayle last played for West Indies in a one-day......

'Every game of cricket is challenging, every series is challenging'

'When cricketers, coaches, captains, managers, franchise owners focus on the prize, they forget the process.''You can't win every game. Getting better is all about making mistakes.' "One of the......

Sports Shorts: Nelson to end hurdling career; F1 live Twitter show

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday. IMAGE: Dawn Harper-Nelson of the United States celebrates winning silver in the 100 metres hurdles at the World Athletics......