Modi's welcome ceremony at White House to be one of the biggest

The first state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US is likely to be a defining moment for Indo-US relationship and both sides are working on a robust outcome document that may take up......

Senators slam bulldozer display at India Day Parade in US, organisers apologise

Two top American senators have condemned the display of a bulldozer at the India Day Parade in Edison, New Jersey, last month. IMAGE: A bulldozer being displayed during the India Day Parade in New......

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

The Israeli spyware Pegasus and a missile system were the "centerpieces" of a roughly USD 2 billion deal of sophisticated weapons and intelligence gear between India and Israel in 2017, according......

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

As many as 17 United States states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's new visa policy for international students, calling it a "cruel, abrupt, and......

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

'What made him different was that he was not a banker at all by temperament.''He was a businessman, a typical lalaji at that.''He had to win at any cost.'Raghu Mohan glances at Rana Kapoor's fall......

Will poll fever dim brands' love for IPL?

There are many who see a potential drop in interest by brands this year given that election news tends to cut into sports viewership.Urvi Malvania reports. IMAGE: Chennai Super Kings's Suresh......

How Nirma plans to 'cement' its marketshare via IPL

Nirma has jumped into the ongoing cricket spectacle as the principal sponsor for the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore to raise awareness and recognition for the cement brands it acquired......

Will Viral Acharya sing a new tune at the RBI?

Hopefully, the grey world of central banking in a nation hit by demonetisation, will lighten up with some of his notes soon.Anup Roy profiles Viral Acharya, the new RBI deputy governor, a man of......

'I am an outcast in Bollywood'

'The idea is to sideline you, box you up in a smaller box, so you don't go out of that.''The bigger boxes are for their own people.'   Photograph: Kind courtesy Ranvir Shorey/Instagram......

The Desh Bhakt and the desis

Grand Marshal Anupam Kher at New Jersey's India Day Parade. Anupam Kher was the Grand Marshal at the India Day Parade in New Jersey on Sunday, August 12. The annual parade is hosted by the Indian......

Kal Penn: I would love to shoot five Bollywood films simultaneously

'...But my strong suit will not be dancing,' Kal Penn tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com, in the concluding part of the interview. Part I of the interview: 'I'm not related to......

Anupam Kher's new role

Anupam Kher tells us about his new role. And no, it's not a filmi one.Anupam Kher, whose career spans nearly 400 films and over 100 plays, has been appointed the goodwill ambassador of the Pratham......

The Ishan Kishan Saga: Did he err by asking for break?

'No, Ishan hasn't contacted us or told us anything about his availability. Whenever he tells us, he will walk into the playing XI.' IMAGE: Did Ishan Kishan do the right thing listening to his......

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

It is a pity that he does not take his youth influencer role more seriously and align his brand endorsements more responsibly, notes Kanika Datta. IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a Lays ad.......

Coming soon: Biopic on Leander Paes

Leander Paes laments state of Indian Davis Cup, says will take a decade to lift standard Photograph: Kind Courtesy Leander Paes/Twitter Indian tennis icon Leander Paes is pained by the relegation......

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Mahendra Singh Dhoni turns 40 on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. One of India's most loved cricketers, MSD led India to three World Cup titles and the No 1 ranking in Test cricket. As the legend turns 40,......

India's wheelchair cricketers look towards BCCI president Ganguly

Photograph: Kind courtesy Wheelchair India Cricket/Twitter Not all cricketers, who wear the India jersey, are privileged. Especially, if they are disabled players, waiting for the Board of Control......