AMAZING! The Class 9 Dropout Who Is Building Helicopters

'Just because of my background and poor academic qualifications, most people disbelieve what I have done.' Pradip Shivaji Mohite, a Class 9 dropout who has built 9 helicopter models, speaks to IAF......

New airport, revamped railway station: Modi's gifts for Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in a festooned, festive Ayodhya on Saturday to unveil a ‘new look old' city with an airport, a revamped train station and projects worth Rs 15,700 crore......

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

Besides his strategic and tactical acumen, it was his amazing personality, quick wit and ability to remain unflustered under any circumstances that stood him apart from almost any leader one has......

'Dons Are More Decent Than Politicians'

'I was wondering whether I would ever come out alive.' All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com "Being a Naxalite prisoner the jail officials didn't allow me to read books. Dreaded dons were......

India-EFTA trade pact: How Swiss firms stand to gain

Domestic customers will get access to high-quality Swiss products such as watches, chocolates, biscuits, and clocks at lower prices as India will phase out customs duties under its trade pact with......

Darjeeling tea hits 8-yr low in auctions

Geopolitical headwinds leading to lower demand from export markets, coupled with lower domestic buying, have dragged the auction average of Darjeeling tea to its lowest level since 2015.......

Crisis Brews In Darjeeling's Tea Gardens

In the last three years, 20 gardens have changed hands, and 90 per cent of the buyers are from non-tea background. IMAGE: A worker gathers tea leaves at the Happy Valley tea garden estate in......

Israel-Hamas Conflict: India's IT Companies On Edge

'IT companies do not have a large presence in Israel either in terms of market and team. So, the impact of the war will be minimal. But West Asia is an emerging economy.' Kindly note the image has......

'What Still Resonates Is That Voice'

'How many voices from that time have stood the test of time?''There have been RJs before him and after him, but no one has enjoyed his popularity and longevity.' IMAGE: Ameen Sayani. Photograph:......

'I have very deep connections with India'

'When democracy first came to Bhutan people had no idea and they were like 'What is that?' 'Oh it's that thing they have in India where the leaders are always fighting and arguing'.' IMAGE: A......

'No Time Till The Oscar Storm Passes'

'We have to do everything in our power to get as many Academy members to watch the film as possible.''After that, I am confident, my film will speak for itself.' IMAGE: A scene from Chhello Show.......

'How much more Indian can my film get?'

'These accusations of my film being a copy only makes our chances at the Academy harder.' Even as a raging debate eddies around him about whether his film, Chhello Show (Last Film Show), is a......

One-off Test PIX: Vastrakar, Rana bundle Australia out for 219

IMAGE: A jubilant Pooja Vastrakar celebrates after dismissing Ashleigh Gardner on Day 1 of one-off Test in Mumbai on Thursday. Photograph: BCCI Women/X Seamer Pooja Vastrakar and off-spinner Sneh......

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

IMAGE: Bishan Singh Bedi with Ravichandran Ashwin and Erapalli Prasanna during the BCCI Annual Awards in Bengaluru on March 8, 2017. Photograph: BCCI He could mess with a batter's mind with his......

When Akshay Kumar ditched lucrative IPL contract

He could have easily played hardball with all the aces up his sleeve but Bollywood star Akshay Kumar instead terminated his lucrative contract with Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) in 2009 after......

'We will do anything for Shami'

'I don't think Shami had any doubts that Ravi would stick by his word, but to see the head coach move heaven and earth to ensure his best interests were taken care of at a difficult time must have......

Wrestlers' Protest: Former India footballer joins Mamata's march

IMAGE: To show solidarity to the protesting wrestlers West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee led a protest march, which was joined by several former players. Photograph: PTI Showing solidarity with the......