Indian-American doctor held for masturbating in front of minor girl on flight

A 33-year-old Indian-American doctor has been arrested and charged for allegedly masturbating and exposing himself in front of a 14-year-old female seated next to him onboard a flight from Honolulu......

Nuclear Or Conventional Submarines: What Should India Pick?

The status of the current submarine force level is alarming and we need to address the threat perceptions expeditiously.Critical decisions pertaining to national security cannot be delayed any......

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

Although the pact would focus mainly on the Pacific and the South China Sea region, any action designed to deter China with or without New Delhi's active participation is a welcome move, notes......

Vikrant: A Giant Leap For Indian Navy

The Indian Navy has a big role to play in support of our strategic objectives in the Indian Ocean.The increasing Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean is a matter of concern and need to be......

This Ford has more on his mind than cars

'My great grandfather Henry Ford would have been very happy with the lifestyle I am leading and the things I believe in.' He's a servant of god. A temple builder. Manu Shah meets the Ford who......

Will India become a major printing hub?

India has the necessary talent and financial muscle to become a major printing hub in the Asian region, rues Barun Roy I still possess what is called an Aloha shirt with which I was greeted, along......

Now, use gestures to control your smartphone

Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed new wireless sensing technology that could allow users to 'train' their smartphones to recognise and respond to hand gestures near the......

Ratan Tata returns to board of a prominent US think tank

Top Indian industrialist Ratan Tata has returned as a board member of East West Centre, a prominent American think tank.Tata, 75, is returning to the board and has worked with the organisation......

Who will survive Lost?

When Lost was created five years ago, little did executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse of the hit television show know that it would attract millions of fans worldwide. And it was......

Slumdog gets 4 Golden Globe noms

Slumdog Millionaire consolidated its Oscar nomination chances last week winning a slew of key awards and by being nominated in four Golden Globes categories includingbest film, best director (Danny......

Snakes On A Plane: Worth the hype?

The clever soundbyte doing the rounds in the months leading up to the release of Snakes On A Plane was that iconic actor Samuel L Jackson (Pulp Fiction, Die Hard With A Vengeance, Changing Lanes,......

Coronavirus scare: 'Strange feeling' of playing in empty stadiums

IMAGE: A member of the media stands among empty seats during a practice session. Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters Italy’s Fabio Fognini said it was a 'strange feeling' playing a Davis......

She is 92, a cancer survivor and she has now run into record books!

Harriete Thomson crosses the finish line amidst cheers as she completes the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego on Sunday. Photograph: All India Radio/Twitter A 92-year-old cancer survivor rocked......

Australian golfer Allenby kidnapped and robbed in Hawaii

Australian golfer Robert Allenby was recovering on Saturday from facial injuries after he was kidnapped, beaten, robbed and dumped in a park in Honolulu. Allenby, 43, was in Hawaii to compete in......

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com captures some beach volleyball players' athleticism and other gravity-defying moves on the sports field! United States Kerri Walsh Jennings (left) watches teammate April......

Spotted: Natasha Kai with her Olympic gold

ReaderSachit Chandra sent us this picture. 'On September 1, 2008, I met Natasha Kai (in Honolulu, Hawaii - US),who was a team member of thegold medal-winning US women's soccer team, which won the......