SEE: Ayodhya Ram Mandir, with Donald Trump in New York

People in large numbers participated in the India Day Parade held in New York, United States. IMAGE: A float depicting Ram Temple of Ayodhya is seen during the annual India Day Parade in......

'No Doctor Opens A Hospital These Days'

'Healthcare is not an industry.''The government is only encouraging insurance as they are not able to provide healthcare to people.''Opening new medical colleges is not what is needed.''You have to......

Afghan singer a dead ringer for Canada's Trudeau

An Afghani’s resemblance to the Canadian PM has set Twitter on fire. IMAGE: Afghanistan's Abdul Salam Maftoon shares a striking resemblance to Canada's Justin Trudeau. Maftoon became a......

The woman who nailed the idol thief

The startling story of how a bitter ex-girlfriend helped capture artefacts raider Subhash Kapoor.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The arrest of idol thief Subhash Chandra Kapoor, then 62,......

Now, BPO Idol contest at Infosys

Taking a cue from the success of Indian Idol, a popular television talent contest, Infosys BPO has now started a similar contest for its employees. Infosys BPO Idol, as the contest is known, is......

Young desis off the beaten track

When Sanjaya Malakar stood in a long queue for American Idol's audition on September 19, 2006, he had just one ambition: he wanted America to hear him. Keeping him company was Shyamali, his sister,......

Mobile data market booms in India

Indian Idol, licensed from the American Idol format, went on air on Sony Entertainment Television in October 2004. The talent hunt for singers had already been a huge hit in the US. The show was......

Why Gupta is in jail; other offenders scot-free

The first part of this article, published on Tuesday, showed how Hank Paulson, the former US treasury secretary, and other luminaries of the US investment world got away, despite clear evidence......

The wonderful American Idol years

One of the most popular television shows across the world, American Idol is stepping into its tenth season. And everything seems different: there's no more Simon Cowell, for example. The brutal......

Simon Cowell may quit American Idol

American Idol judge Simon Cowell is considering quitting the popular TV show. The 49-year-old, who judges three shows -- American Idol, Britain's Got Talent and X Factor -- told Britain's Daily......

Meet American Idol finalist Anoop Desai

Whether Anoop Desai lasts in American Idol or not, one thing is certain, say his family members -- his passion for music will continue. Desai was back in the competition after being nearly booted......

American Idol gets desi twist

Sanjaya Malakar, 17,became the first Indian-American to make it to the semi-finals ofAmerican Idol, a nationwide talent hunt in the US for the best singing voice. He is the youngest among the 12......

Australian Open: Big Upset! American teen Iva Jovic knocks out Jasmine Paolini

'I spoke to Novak yesterday a little bit, so it was pretty incredible.' IMAGE: Iva Jovic celebrates winning her third round match against Italy's Jasmine Paolini. Photographs: Hollie Adams/Reuters......

Djokovic into Aus Open quarters after Mensik pulls out

Novak Djokovic, the 10-times Australian Open champion, will continue his quest for a record-extending Melbourne Park title and a 25th Grand Slam crown to surpass the record he currently shares with......

Gauff's Grand Slam Story: 10 Fast Facts You Can't Miss

IMAGE: Coco Gauff celebrates with the trophy after winning the women's singles final against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka. Photograph: Lisi Niesner/Reuters From teenage prodigy to two-time Grand Slam......

PIX: Djokovic downs Cobolli; Sinner tames Shelton

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic advanced to a record 14th singles semi-final at Wimbledon, to go past Roger Federer's semi-finals record at the All England Club. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/Reuters Novak......

French Open PIX: Gauff, Djokovic win; Medvedev exits

Images from Day 3 of the 2025 French Open in Paris on Tuesday. IMAGE: USA's Coco Gauff celebrates after winning her French Open first round match against Australia's Olivia Gadecki in Paris on......