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On This Day, Eiffel Tower Was Open To Public

The Eiffel Tower -- one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world -- was opened to the public today, May 6, 1889, during the Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) in Paris to celebrate......

How India Erred In Its Hasina Gamble

New Delhi -- which has had a disastrous neighbourhood policy that has alienated almost all the States with which it has a land or sea border -- seemed to be unwilling over the past years to even......

What If Trump Wins A Second Term?

Although India-US relations have strengthened significantly in recent years, partly because of the security situation in the region, the Indian policy establishment would have to be prepared to......

Stand vindicated, moment of fulfilment for me: Advani

IMAGE: Senior BJP leader L K Advani during his 92nd birthday celebration at his residence, in New Delhi, on Friday. Photograph: Manvender Vashist/PTI Photo Bharatiya Janata Party veteran L K......

Republic TV's Arnab Goswami arrested in 2-yr-old suicide case

Police on Wednesday arrested Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami here for allegedly abetting suicide of a 53-year-old interior designer in 2018, a police official said. The official said a......

'New I-T Act Will Be Prospective In Nature'

'...so cases that arose under the existing Act will be adjudicated under the old provisions.''Care has been taken to ensure that the new I-T Act does not give rise to interpretational issues.'......

IPOs see investor rush; five issues attract total bids worth Rs 1.4 trn

The five initial public offerings (IPOs) that closed on Monday attracted cumulative bids worth Rs 1.4 trillion against Rs 2,909 crore they were looking to raise. These offerings were subscribed......

Mobikwik leads IPO debut with 90% surge; Vishal, Sai Life gain around 40%

The successful debuts are expected to boost the IPO market, with eight new issuances lined up. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com All the three companies that made their stock market debut......

British Airways, Air France to retire Concordes

British Airways and Air France said on Thursday they will mothball their fuel-guzzling Concorde fleets at the end of October, ending 27 years of supersonic commercial air travel.The only two......

Wipro ties with Concord

Wipro Lighting, the consumer products division of Wipro Ltd., has tied up with Concord of UK to sell its architectural range of lighting products in India.Rajesh Kochhar, Chief Executive,......

Akshay-Shilpa strengthen ties

They made a great pair together in films like Main Khiladi Tu Anari and Dhadkan. They were even seeingeach other once. Later, Askhay Kumar tied the knot with Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia's......

Formula One teams sign Concorde Governance Agreement

IMAGE: The new agreement will enable the FIA 'to invest further in improved race regulation, race direction, stewarding and technical expertise for the benefit of the championship.' Photograph:......

PICS: 2024 Paralympics opens amid grand spectacle

Images from the 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony in Paris on Wednesday. IMAGE: Performers delight as the Obelisk of Luxor on the Place de la Concorde is seen during the 2024 Paralympics......

Neutral Venue Cricket: Who Loses Out?

The ongoing debate about India and Pakistan playing on each other's soil has given rise to a new term in cricket: The 'hybrid model'.While most people associate 'hybrid' with vehicles, this term......

Butt of jokes at Paris Games, Aus breaker Raygun quits

IMAGE: Rachel Raygun Gunn was mocked online and on mainstream media for her dance routine at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Photograph: Angelika Warmuth/Reuters Breaker Rachael "Raygun" Gunn's......

Paralympics opening to feature 100+ Indian athletes

IMAGE: The Olympic flag is raised at the the Trocadero with the Eiffel Tower in the background during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Photograph: Francois-Xavier......