The A to Z of 2020

Wow -- 2020, huh? From the deadly coronavirus to lockdowns, wildfires to the Black Lives Matter movement, to the Bihar and US elections, it's been a year we won't forget. It's hard to believe it......

To My Biden-Supporting Friends

'On Saturday, I drove my wife over to Beverly Hills for sushi.''Two blocks before Rodeo, we turned the car around, because we saw hundreds driving pickup trucks and marching down sidewalks,......

Lame duck Pompeo wants to shape US foreign policy

The underlining significance of the visits lies in the fact that China remains the elephant in the room and has to be tamed, which the United States alone is unable to do and therefore calls allies......

Biden: No cause to worry for India

Washington might occasionally make some noises about alleged human rights violations and related issues, but commonality of interests will only see India-US ties grow stronger, observes Virendra......

This billionaire dad taught his son life lessons

Savji Dholakia, the diamond magnate who sent away his son Dravya to Kerala to gain a 'hands-on' life experience, likes to do things the hard way, discovers Sohini Das.   IMAGE: Savji Dholakia......

Should Tata be ranked India's best brand?

Famous and long believed to be trusted, Indian brands have since wilted against foreign brands, says Mohan Guruswamy. Ever wonder why Indian companies cannot make it in the more demanding......

Telecom firms ring in web ambassadors

Zac has a problem staying fit; he has a paunch and needs to exercise. And there is a queue of people who want to take him out for a walk. They include Mahesh Bhatt, Yuvraj Singh, author Chetan......

Pre-school brands make their presence felt

From the next door aunty-run day care creches to corporate management style institutes promising seats for the tiny tots in prestigious schools, play schools have come a long way with the corporate......

Bollywood makes the funniest faces!

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this one! Kangana Ranaut recently launched her latest film Mental Hai Kya by making funny faces. The film's poster also sees her making similar faces, along with co-star......

'This boy is as tough as nails'

'Ayaan looked up at me, his eyes wide and confused. He saw my moist eyes and knew something was wrong. I held him hard against my chest. My worst fears had been confirmed. And just like that... my......

Why Jai is the true hero of Sholay

Raja Sen gives us a hint: It was all because he used a coin wisely. IMAGE: Veeru and Jai in Sholay. It is temptingly easy to dismiss the cinematic coin-toss as a bit of chicanery, just another......

'Actors these days don't have unique voices like Amitabh'

'Dubbing for Rajiv Gandhi was very challenging.' 'Amitabh Bachchan told me, "I don't appreciate other people doing my voice".' Midway through Rediff.com's interview with Patcy N, Chetan Sashital......

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

IMAGE: India opened their 2023 World Cup campaign on a winning note. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Rohit Sharma-led India opened their 2023 World Cup campaign with a win over Australia at the MA......

Aus coach slams McCullum: Sparks fly in Ashes showdown!

IMAGE: Australia captain Pat Cummins with coach Andrew McDonald. Photograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images Australia head coach Andrew McDonald is "disappointed" by his England counterpart Brendon......

Aus coach backs Smith, Labuschagne to fire in second Test

IMAGE: Both of Australia’s top batters, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith came a copper in the opening Ashes Test. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Australia coach Andrew McDonald......

Gavaskar's suggestions to give bowlers an edge in T20s

'The T20 game is doing very well and there's no need to tinker with it.' IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer captain of Delhi Capitals ducks as he evades a bouncer. Photograph: BCCI/IPL Sunil Gavaskar believes......

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

IMAGE: Shimron Hetmyer smacked three sixes and eight fours in his entertaining knock. Photograph: CPL/Twitter Keemo Paul snared the first four-wicket haul of the tournament and Shimron......