'The story is for the first time, Silicon Valley is mobilising locally to have a voice in American politics. The national Asian American-South Asian Diaspora with the Swadesh Chatterjees and Deepak Chopras and Vinod Khoslas, and Romesh Wadhwanis, and Arshad Zakarias and Mahinder Taks are mobilising in a way that has never happened before.' Ro Khanna, who hopes to represents Silicon Valley in the United States Congress, speaks to Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa.
1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.
'Everywhere, people would ask me why I had left films. They wanted to see more of me.' 'Their words were music to my ears.'
The Board of Control for Cricket in India's Committee of Administrators (COA) will meet Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Nazmul Hasan Papon on Wednesday to discuss the proposed constitutional reforms in the International Cricket Council along with the revenue sharing model.
The opening ceremonies of the cash-rich T20 league have been a heady mix of glitz and glamour with performances by Bollywood and international artistes.
Rajat Sharma beat Madan Lal by 517 votes to become the new president of Delhi and Districts Cricket Association.
The session, which will continue till August 11, is likely to discuss issues like lynching incidents and vigilantism, the Kashmir situation and the border stand-off with China.
Take a look at the other guests at the screening.
The two-member COA comprising Vinod Rai and Diana Edulji have recommended election for fresh set of office-bearers by removing acting president CK Khanna, acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary and treasurer Aniruddh Chaudhry.
Mohammed Shami's participation in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) will depend on the findings of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Anti Corruption Unit (ACU) chief Neeraj Kumar, acting president CK Khanna said on Friday.
Amit Mistry was a wicked actor, someone who could chance a broken arm, who could take deep dives, who could ram his head into walls, all without bothering about the outcome. And, as with that closing bit, the knowledge of where he might have arrived at eludes us now, observes Sreehari Nair.
In this series, InstaStories, we let pictures on social media tell their beautiful back stories.
Joginder Tuteja looks at her success ratio with the men of her movies.
Akshay Kumar seems to be the closest to inheriting the brand appeal and position enjoyed by Amitabh Bachchan. We tell you why.
Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives the box office verdict for the week.
Agneepath, Hum and Khuda Gawah are a testament to the Bachchan-Mukul Anand actor-director chemistry. Of the three, Hum is a natural crowd-pleaser, says Sukanya Verma.
'He has the voice, the performance, the talent and the presence.' 'He is a bankable star, so he brings all these things to the table.'
Radha Mohan Singh appointed in-charge of politically crucial UP. Kailash Vijayvargiya will continue to be the in-charge of West Bengal and he will be assisted by BJP national secretary Arvind Menon and party national IT cell head Amit Malviya.
"The COA has asked for amicus curiae's (Gopal Subramanium) opinion with regards to Johri's salary. A legal opinion has been sought but at this moment, we won't be able to divulge the details," a BCCI official told reporters on the sidelines of COA meeting.
Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.
BCCI acting secy extends GM Shetty's contract without CoA consent
For a show that prides itself on being of the people, by the people and for the people, it's strange how in its moments of success, the 'people' were missing, says Sukanya Verma.
'Gajendra Chauhan may be a good administrator, or even a good leader, but he lacks the basic quality of inspiring others.'
'Someone will say he was a good guy, others may say it's good that he is no more.'
The 10th edition of the Indian Premier League began on Wednesday with India's four cricket icons, including Sachin Tendulkar, being felicitated for their contribution to the game during an opening ceremony that was low on glamour quotient.
Late former finance minister Arun Jaitley's son Rohan is all set to become the next president of the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) and has promised to halt 'unnecessary expenses' in the corruption and controversy-ridden body.
CoA head Vinod Rai had on September 8 informed that the draft for the new constitution of the BCCI has been made and it will be submitted in the court before September 19.
'Don't resort to violence.' 'This is a civilised and democratic country.' 'You should have faith in the judiciary.' 'Otherwise, some person will have an objection for everything and not let you do anything.'
'A lot of people ask me about joining politics and I tell them that just because my father is politician, doesn't mean I should be a part of it.'
In a scathing report submitted in the apex court, the two-member COA -- comprising Vinod Rai and Diana Edulji -- has asked that "governance, management and administration" of the Board be handed over to them along with a professional group headed by CEO Rahul Johri till the elections are held.
The element of curiosity and chill is doubled when it's inspired from real-life manslaughter.
Imran Khan will always be first and foremost the enigmatic 'Kaptaan', who pulled off the impossible -- transform an immensely talented but fractious bunch of cricketers into world beaters.
'India is known for its guru shishya parampara and the Guru always gets more.'
When it came to power, the BJP was a government with a difference: it had a majority in the Lok Sabha. Frequently the party itself forgets this
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