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Cong's Manish Tewari criticises UPA govt for 26/11 response

Congress leader Manish Tewari has in his latest book criticised the United Progressive Alliance government for its response to the 26/11 Mumbai terror strikes, saying "restraint is not a sign of......

What the world expects from Biden

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise......

Nationalism? What's that got to do with Trump and Brexit?

Nothing, according to Deepak Lal. He argues that the contemporary attempts to control immigration in the US and UK are not nativist. IMAGE: On a derelict building in Bristol, England, is a mural......

A distracted America is set to pull back from Asia

'Clearly, from the Indian viewpoint, the US retrenchment from Asia cannot be happening as good news.''The abandonment of the US' pivot to Asia exposes the US-Indian partnership to be a mere......

Modi's Balochistan stand puzzles experts

References to Balochistan, Gilgit and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi signals a change in India's Pakistan policy, top American experts on South Asia have said as they......

Attack on the MNC Titans

It's a post-truth world for multinational brands and businesses too. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com. Pepsi and Coca-Cola are again in a tight spot in India, this time with a powerful......

Threats that India faces in a post-globalised world

India should plan its strategies on the assumption that the rightward swing will stay and the West will retreat into an economic fortress, says Nitin Desai. One month of the Donald Trump......

Why Baba Ramdev's anti-MNC strategy is self-destructive

Anti-multinational strategy is a futile game, as many strong Indian brands have realised, notes Shailesh Dobhal It was the early 2000s, and as a reporter I was on the trail of the country’s......

What makes a brand authentic?

There were compelling reasons to send Juan Valdez off to the old folks home for advertising's ex-celebs. The fictional coffee-growing icon had been featured in ads for decades, helping establish......

How to build a successful brand

In today's international business world, it is becoming more difficult to compete successfully and, ultimately, provide a return to investors.The challenge appears to be overwhelming, especially......

Ricky Kej Wins 3rd Grammy; Norah, Anoushka Don't

It was an emotional night at the Grammys. While Harry Styles got emotional when he took home the Album Of The Year award, Adele could not hold back her tears even though her boyfriend Rich Paul had......

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing. Be it videos of penguins being taken for walks around the zoo or cats playing games with their humans, the......

The Critic Versus The Fanboy: Debating Batman vs Superman

Raja Sen hated Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice and debates his reasons with Satyajit Chetri, who totally loved it. IMAGE: Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck in Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice.......

Legendary singer Pete Seeger dies at 94

Legendary American folk singer and activist Pete Seeger, 94, passed away in New York on Monday, January 27. We take a look at his extraordinary life and works. You probably know Pete Seeger,......

Grammies 2013: Winners at a Glance

The 55th annual Grammy Awards ceremony saw some great wins, and some interesting performances by Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Jack White, Sting and Bruno Mars.Here's a quick glance at the winners: Album......

India's Amit Panghal is World No 1 boxer

Amit Panghal is No 1 in IOC's Boxing Task Force rankings for Olympic Qualifiers IMAGE: Amit Panghal became first Indian boxer in the men's category to clinch the silver medal in the World......

Manavjit books Olympic berth

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Manavjit Singh Sandhu earned himself an Olympic quota place when the ace marksman shot 144 to win the silver in the men's trap event on the last day of the World......

Amit Sanghi 19th in World Cup Shooting

India's Amit Sanghi finished 19th in men's skeet event in the ISSF World Cup shooting in Americana, Brazil.Sanghi, who finished 18th in the Belgrade World Cup last month, scored a total of 119/125......

Mansher 19th in shotgun World Cup

Mansher Singh finished 19th in the men's trap event in the ISSF Shotgun World Cup Shooting Championships, now on in Americana, Brazil.Mansher, who was in 12th place after the first three rounds,......

Moraad 12th in World Cup

India's Moraad Ali Khan ended up 12th in men's double trap in the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Americana, Brazil. Finishing behind Moraad was teammate Ronjan Sodhi, in 14th position.Russia's Vasile......

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