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'Things are done in India that look chaotic. But it's not chaotic at all'

'I've never seen such cooperation before. Problem solving. Everyone working together. And truthful.''Someone from the prime minister's office was there the entire time, at the table, one of the......

Would Manipur Violence Have Continued If...

...the BJP's template of operation was different or if the Centre and the state were ruled by dissimilar parties? asks Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: Manipur Students Union members protest in Imphal, July......

Joe Biden's Many Challenges

'India should be aware that China will take full advantage of US domestic turmoil and reduced international prestige,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: United States President Joe Biden......

It's an odd, odd world out there

These images prove it's truly a mad, mad world! British musician Paul Barton plays the piano for monkeys that occupy abandoned historical areas in Lopburi, Thailand. Photograph: Prapan......

What happens when Modi addresses the nation at 8 pm?

Another 8 pm prime ministerial speech.Will this one too lead to a scramble and chaos like his previous 8 pm telecasts? THE WAR AGAINST COVID-19 IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas......

Is Reliance Jio's 5G plan realistic?

Surajeet Das Gupta explains why Mukesh Ambani's target is by no means impossible. IMAGE: Sources close to the company say that Jio is prepared to launch a pan-India 5G network within six months.......

Meet Analjit Singh's 'hand-brake'

'The smartest businessmen are shopkeepers as their return on investment is better than anyone else,' Sahil Vachani tells Surajeet Das Gupta.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com His famous......

From owning to renting: How the new economy is fuelling change

Renting start-ups make a killing as millennials fuel sharing economy. IMAGE: Rentickle invites customers to rent. Photograph: Courtesy Rentickle.com. As Delhi was gripped by severe air pollution,......

How Big Brother Stole Diwali

Gone are the days of over-the-top Diwali parties, says Kishore Singh.This year round, the taxman is the invisible -- and unwanted -- guest at these once extravagant affairs.Illustrations: Uttam......

Will Artificial Intelligence create new jobs or destroy them?

As the government faces a difficult choice in keeping up with the rest of the world in AI development while making sure it does not add to unemployment, it has set up a task force to draw up a......

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

With the mad rush of celebrities, paparazzi, official photographers and influencers on red carpets and parties, people almost forget that the Cannes Film Festival is firstly, a celebration of world......

Dahaad Review: Sonakshi Packs A Punch

For those who believed in her talent since Lootera, Dahaad is a truly rewarding experience, observes Sukanya Verma. A blurry visual of different stages of a dying bride at the start of every......

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Review: Entertaining!

The latest season of Bridgerton takes a bolder view at handling troubled relationships and marriages as it teases displeased viewers from the previous season with enough fodder to last......

Watch The Best Of Satyajit Ray On OTT

Had he not taken his final curtain call on April 23, 1992, Satyajit Ray would still, undoubtedly, have been making movies. His films still dazzle with their technical artistry and are relevant even......

Are you READY for Tara Sutaria?

Kalki shares a picture with daughter... Mandira wishes Mouni... Milind celebrates World Tourism Day... Please click on the images below for a better look. IMAGE: Deepika Padukone shares......

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history.Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.......

Remember these sporting moments?

As we sit at home and miss live action, the wondrous phenomenon of sport has delivered so many past glories that we will probably never run out of things to see, recalls Dhruv Munjal. IMAGE:......

'Kohli above peers, destined for greatness'

'Everything about Virat's game stands out. I think he is head and shoulders above anyone else in world cricket today' IMAGE: Sangakkara is amazed by Kohli's ability to success across formats......

Rio Olympics: Stunning sporting moments

It's farewell to Rio and look ahead to the Olympic Games in Japan in 2020. But before we do that here are some of the stunning moments from the Rio Olympics that made everyone stand and cheer.......

The Muhammad Ali tribute you MUST read!

'Every Ali obituary I read made the point that he 'transcended his sport' -- a reference to the many battles he fought with America even as he fought in America.''What the obituaries leave out is......

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