Bill Aitken came to India nearly 60 years ago. He never returned. An Indian citizen since 1972, he tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how India changed his life forever.
Rohit Shetty is so pleased with Tiger Shroff's Lakshman act in Singham Again that the director is reportedly building an entire film around his character.
In a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, Microsoft said Nadella will get a total compensation of $84.30 million for the fiscal year ended June 2014, significantly up from the $7.66 million he received in 2013.
World Bank president Ajay Banga is among the Indians who have made it to the prestigious Times's list of 100 most influential people in the world released on Wednesday. Time's profile of the former Mastercard CEO, written by US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, said, "It's not easy to find a leader with the skill and drive to take on the monumental task of transforming an essential institution, but since becoming World Bank president last June, Ajay Banga has done just that." She said Banga comes to the World Bank after leading a global organisation through which he brought millions of unbanked people into the digital economy.
'...be it a comedy, thriller or a love story.' 'The bhindi costs Rs 30 per kilo, but the price of potato remains unchanged.'
Former White House Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra, who was the first to occupy this position created by President Obama says that Satya Nadella's selection as the new CEO of Microsoft, validates the new playing field in which Microsoft will be judged.
'On the ground, Jai would never swipe or slog or do anything ugly with a cricket bat.' A Joseph Antony salutes the memory of M L Jaisimha, one of the most stylish batsmen to play cricket for India.
Fashion designer, actor and sometimes model Masaba Gupta and actor Satyadeep Misra were blessed with a baby girl on October 11.
'You don't need massive industry or huge energy resources.' 'You could start with just 3 or 4 people in a coffee shop and invent the world.'
India has its share of both large tech companies and large national laboratories, but why is it that these don't seem to be at the forefront of any innovation news headlines? asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
This romantic thriller is so predictable! discovers Namrata Thakker.
Singham Again is action heavy, so its appeal is limited to fans of the genre, observes Deepa Gahlot.
The two sections were not retained in the new bills as the government thought they will go against the judgments of the Supreme Court.
After taking an expected start, it grew over the first weekend and consolidated well during the weekdays.
If Singham was a biryani, with all the flavours coming together seamlessly, Singham Again is a desi thaali, full of scrumptious dishes, but a tad in excess, discovers Sonil Dedhia who watched the film in New Zealand.
However, as of now, container availability has not been seen as an issue as adequate empties are available. The Red Sea strait is vital for 30 per cent of global container traffic and 12 per cent of global trade.
'Chandrababu is wiser and a very good administrator.' 'Jagan is the opposite. He is not very wise, not a good administrator.'
Shah Rukh will singlehandedly contribute Rs 1,400 crore (Rs 14 billion) at the box office.
The State Commission concluded the insurer could not take advantage of a typographical error on the bank's part to repudiate a legitimate claim, points out Jehangir B Gai.
"The world is global, whether you like it or not."
'We are looking at the next target which is to be a $1 billion ARR firm in the next 4-5 years.'
Tolerant Muslims can be counted on fingers. I think their number is not even in the thousands, the Union minister of state for law and justice said.
Director of Delhi Fire Services Atul Garg said, "We received a call around 1:24 pm about a house collapse in Satya Niketan building number 173 here. Six fire tenders have been rushed to the spot."
The 'been there, seen that' feeling is so strong with Ved that it punctures any possibility of a compelling watch, Mayur Sanap tells us.
One just hopes that the collections stay stable on Monday and Tuesday especially and the drop is at maximum in 30% to 40% range.
'I wasn't motivated to begin with because how do you outdo the biggest encounter?' 'Then, we came across this story about the first-ever encounter.'
Bukkapuram Nadella Yugandhar's 'formidable legacy will survive through a generation of civil servants whom he trained, nurtured, mentored and inspired with a rare combination of energy, enthusiasm and passion,' says former RBI govenor Dr Duvvuri Subbarao.
'To all the MBAs that burn the candle at both ends, travel half-a-million miles every year, and spend little or no quality time with their families, the rise to riches of Mr Bikhchandani and Mr Banga, should be true inspiration,' notes Sandeep Goyal.
Looop Lapeta is wacky, funny and vibrant, all at the same time, observes Namrata Thakker.
Thousands of movie buffs remember the double deckers of Mumbai, associating them with stars and blockbuster songs of yesteryear, recalls Debarghya Sanyal.
Bedlam erupted in the House for a few minutes and continued till all BJP members staged a walkout in protest.
The GST will alter the very face of fiscal federalism in India.
'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.' 'Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.'
'I hope more shows highlight the unsung heroes of our rich history.' 'As for bringing the trophy home, a man can hope, but truly I am just excited to be there.'
The Satya Paul show at the Lakme Fashion Week was meant to evoke a sense of fascination and curiosity.
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti Friday sent a legal notice to former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik seeking Rs 10 crore compensation for his alleged "defamatory" remarks against her.
'It's not necessary that only superstars can give you blockbusters.'
'I have trained Ravish Kumar, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan...' 'But if I approach somebody for work, I never get it.'
Modi was addressing the State Dinner hosted in his honour by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the North Lawn of the White House.
