Trump suggests 'delay' in 2020 presidential elections

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday for the first time openly floated the idea of postponing the presidential elections in November, a suggestion immediately criticised by leaders of......

India reached 1 to 5 lakh Covid-19 cases in just 39 days

It took 110 days for coronavirus infections in the country to reach one lakh, while just 39 days more to go past the five lakh-mark. IMAGE: A health worker walks past a swab collecting booth at a......

The Maoist threat in Wayanad

The NDA candidate tells the Election Commission that the Maoists plan to kidnap him.Rediff.com's Nikhil Lakshman reports from Wayanad where Rahul Gandhi is contesting the Lok Sabha election.......

Why exit polls go wrong

Exit polls often go wrong in India because pollsters don't sample voters in the poorest parts of the country or the core support bases of different political parties, explains Professor Atanu......

Cameron appeals for UK to remain in EU in tight 'Brexit' race

Opinion polls have suggested big business is broadly in favour of staying in the EU. IMAGE: British Prime Minister David Cameron delivers a speech to supporters of the 'Stronger In' campaign......

Rexit 'bad omen' for Indian economy, reputation abroad: Experts

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said he would return to academia but would be ready to serve India again in future. IMAGE: ‘History will judge Rajan as one of the most effective central......

Most influential people in the world of business

ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella have found a place in Time magazine’s ‘The 100 Most Influential People’ in the world. Image: Chanda Kochchar among......

Dipak Jain named INSEAD dean

Noted Indian-American academician Dipak Jain has been named as Dean of leading international business school INSEAD and will take up his new role in March 2011. Jain, a Dean Emeritus at......

When the JUNGLE called on Bollywood

Over the years, the jungles of India have fascinated film-makers. While the setting is just right for horror thrillers, other subjects have also been explored by experimenting directors. The......

PIX: Bollywood votes!

Bollywood stepped out to vote for the assembly polls, and made sure to show off their inked fingers on social media. Salman Khan gets clicked inside the polling booth.   Madhuri Dixit.......

When Quentin Tarantino got it so wrong

Quentin Tarantino, declares Sreehari Nair, will be remembered as someone who made just two great movies, and who then brought misery upon himself. IMAGE: Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio in Once......

Dharma's most special, song 'n' dance star appearances

Stars make Karan Johar's world go round. There are stars in his movies. There are stars on his show. Sometimes there are stars on his clothes too. We aren't surprised how often his company Dharma......

Serena in the broadcast booth? The ball is in her court...

'If either sister is interested in exploring that route in retirement, of course we would certainly welcome any opportunity and would be happy to talk to them.' IMAGE: With her charisma, comfort......

U-17 WC: US, Ghana face off; eye knockout berth

IMAGE: The US players celebrate a goal against India. Photograph: PTI Ghana and the United States would look to seal a knockout berth when they face-off in their second group match of the FIFA......

FIFA Under-17: India set for challenging WC debut against USA

IMAGE: India's Jitendra going through the paces during a training session on Thursday. Photograph: Indian FootbalL Team/Twitter Football minnows India stand on the cusp of history as the hosts......

England's Sancho to play only in group stages at FIFA U-17 WC

IMAGE: England Under-17 player Jadon Sancho. Photograph: Ronny Hartmann/Getty Images England wonder-kid Jadon Sancho will  join the squad in Kolkata but will be available only for the group......

Under-17 World Cup Digest: New Zealand first team to arrive

IMAGE: The official ball of the FIFA under-17 football World Cup. Photograph: FIFA.COM/Twitter The New Zealand team arrived in Mumbai for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup, to be played across six......