Why India has forgotten Dr BC Roy

'But India needs to remember Dr Roy, the multifaceted genius who excelled as a physician and was most loved as a leader,' notes Dr Sudhir Bisht. IMAGE: Leaders pay tribute to Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy......

Wax clone for Jyoti Basu on 90th birthday

Marxist stalwart Jyoti Basu received his own wax model as a gift from his comrades on his 90th birthday on Tuesday.The wax model, sculpted by Sushanta Roy, stands 5'4" tall, the same height as......

Will India vote for Modi? Prannoy Roy answers

'You've got to be a doer to be re-elected.''You don't have to be a great communicator or an orator any more because voters want to see action and development on the ground.''And they want a doer......

Jyoti to Jane. Srey to Sarah?

Sandip Roy is fighting Sandy-ification My name is not complicated by Indian standards. It's not Abanindranath or Jyotirindranath. In India, the confusion was the Bengalis called me Shondeep. The......

30 cos may float IPOs in Oct-Nov to mop up Rs 45,000 cr

Hectic fundraising through initial public offerings (IPOs) is expected in October-November, with at least 30 companies are looking to collectively raise over Rs 45,000 crore through initial......

'US economy needs to improve for India to turn around'

The Indian economy is sinking but everyone's busy enjoying the high life, no one's worried, says veteran economist Ashok Mitra, in an interview to Rediff.com's Indrani Roy. Veteran economist and......

For India Inc, conserving cash is the mantra

India's harsh lockdown has left companies grappling with temporary closure, chaotic supply chains and depressed demand. Consequently, business plans have been modified. Illustration: Dominic......

Why environmentalists are worried about rubber plantations in Northeast

These plantations are not only eating into the land occupied by the region’s native forests, they could also disturb the ground water reserve and soil quality, says Ankur Paliwal. Rubber......

Rakul Gets Tanned In Bali

Mrunal, Pooja shoot in UK... Manushi meets the world's most beautiful women... Disha in Cannes... Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakul Singh/Instagram Rakul Singh spends the weekend in Bali and writes,......

'Sholay Is 'Dadagiri' Cinematography'

'The way the anticipation is built up for Gabbar Singh's introduction scene with sound, image and details of his personality, like the combat boots he wears.' 'The camera comes so close -- not a......

How Bollywood Celebrated Mahashivratri

Film folk celebrated Mahashivratri on Wednesday by visiting temples and performing pooja, and posting pictures online. Photograph: Kind courtesy Aahana Kumra/Instagram Aahana Kumra visits the......

Mouni Raises Temperature In Spain!

Kartik promotes Chandu Champion in Ahmedabad... Samantha meditates...Sid preps... Photograph: Kind courtesy Mouni Roy/Instagram Mouni Roy looks gorgeous as she explores the Mediterranean island of......

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Sunday

India's schedule on the ninth day of the competitions at the Asian Games in Incheon on Sunday. ARCHERY: (All timings in IST) India v Japan: Recurve Women's Team Bronze Medal Match (06:30 am):......