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UK air traffic control outage to cause chaos for days

The United Kingdom government on Tuesday said that though the air traffic control 'technical issue' that led to the severe disruption of hundreds of flights and left thousands of passengers......

When President Wanted To Get Rid Of Rajiv Gandhi

Gianiji had crafted his moves with the meticulous planning of a chess grandmaster.He did not know whether a checkmate was feasible, as his time was running out, but he wanted Rajiv Gandhi to smell......

Delhi HC recognises Satyajit Ray's copyright in Nayak film screenplay

The Delhi high court on Tuesday recognised the copyright held by Indian cinema legend Satyajit Ray to the screenplay written by him for his film Nayak. IMAGE: Artists give the final touches to the......

'If not PM, Mr Modi Will Be President'

But the presidency of India then won't be the same, author and columnist Shobhaa De tells Rediff.com's Savera R Someshwar in a no-holds-barred conversation. Videos: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com......

When A President Disliked A PM

How could a President, seen as a political time-server, have manoeuvred things to a stage where he could strike fear into the heart of a prime minister who, only two-and-a-half years before, had......

Why Modi compared RBI ex-governor Urjit Patel to a snake

Under Urjit Patel, the then RBI Governor, the central bank had a habit of making complete about-turns on various issues, including electoral bonds and digital payments, former finance secretary......

Where's The Economy Headed In 2023?

'The pipeline of new industrial projects is the best I've seen in the last 10 years, and it looks solid enough to sustain for at least a few quarters,' points out Naushad Forbes, adding, 'It is......

Revealed: Why Urjit Patel quit as RBI governor

Patel, who headed the RBI from September 2016 till his sudden resignation in December 2018, says in his book thta the government seemed to lose enthusiasm for the new bankruptcy law in the......

How COVID is changing the game plan for booksellers, publishers

In the future, publishers will need to think of digital immersive marketing just like marketing a movie or show on Netflix is an immersive experience. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com After......

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

'We did not know we would one day dominate nearly 70 per cent of the market.''Today, of 100 diamonds available for trade in Antwerp, 93 are cut and polished in India.'A fascinating excerpt from......

Heart Of Stone Review: Alia Holds Her Own

When she does show up an hour into the movie, Alia's confidence is hard to miss, notes Sukanya Verma. 'It's too dangerous.' Now where have I heard that line, like, only a zillion times before? Tom......

Indian Heroes In Hollywood On OTT

In the new Tom Harper film, Heart of Stone, Alia Bhatt plays a pivotal role alongside Gal Gadot. She is the latest in a small line of Bollywood stars who have made a dent in Hollywood. In the old......

A Memorable Dinner With Aamir Khan

By refusing to follow the pack and remain politically correct, Aamir Khan has paid a price.A fascinating excerpt from Shobhaa De's new book, Insatiable. IMAGE: Aamir Khan. All photographs: Kind......

When Jugal Hansraj Was Paid More Than Priyanka Chopra

'I wasn't getting the roles I wanted to play and the respect I thought I deserved as a senior actor, so I cut myself off from the industry for a while and moved to the US.' Photograph: Kind......

2 Days After Globes, Elvis' Daughter Dies

IMAGE: Lisa Marie Presley at the Golden Globes on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Photograph: Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Icelandic Glacial Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis Aaron Presley' only child and a......

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

IMAGE: Lionel Messi is introduced at 'The Unveil' event on stage with Inter Miami's managing owner Jorge Mas, co-owners Jose Mas and David Beckham at DRV PNK Stadium in Florida on Sunday.......

Wasim Akram's Late Swing

Indians will forever remember Akram as the scary phenomenon with the soft smile, the man who rattled through the Indian batting order, but was rarely as hated as Waqar or Shoaib Akhtar, observes......

Former India coach Marijne accuses Manpreet of corruption

Marjine's allegations prompted the men's and women's teams to issue a joint statement, stating that the former India coach levelled the allegation against Manpreet to publicise his book.......

India to host 2025 Women's ODI World Cup

IMAGE: The last time a women's 50-over World Cup was held in India was back in 2013. Photograph: Hannah Peters/Getty Images India will host the Women's 50-over World Cup in 2025 as the BCCI......

Beckham Turns 47; Posh Spice Gets Mushy

IMAGE: Victoria and David Beckham. Photograph: Kind courtesy Victoria Beckham/Instagram Posh Spice aka Victoria Beckham says her husband is 'her everything'. Victoria -- who began her show......

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