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Renowned British Indian economist Lord Meghnad Desai dies at 85

Lord Meghnad Desai, a renowned British Indian economist and House of Lords peer, died on Tuesday at the age of 85. IMAGE: renowned British Indian economist and House of Lords peer Lord Meghnad......

Ravan And His Brothers Go Up In Flames

Dussehra 2025 celebrations witnessed Ravan Dahan ceremonies across India, with massive effigies of Ravan, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad set ablaze in cities from Amritsar to Patna. IMAGE: Effigies of......

Ravana Is Ready for Dussehra

Effigies of Ravana were sold in bustling markets across India on the eve of Dussehra, forming the symbolic centerpiece of celebrations that mark the eternal triumph of good over evil. The towering......

Seers to boycott star-studded Ram Leela in Ayodhya, citing disrespect

The seers in Ayodhya on Monday announced that they will boycott the upcoming star-studded Ram Leela in the temple town, objecting to what they described as its "unrestrained" and "cinematic"......

Ravan Arrives All Over...

Dussehra, which commemorates the victory of Lord Ram over Ravan, is marked by vibrant festivities. Ramlila performances, where the epic Ramayan is enacted, are a common sight. The climax of the......

India must opt for full convertibility: Meghnad De

India should opt for full convertibility of the Rupee, Lord Meghnad Desai, Member of the House of Lords said. "Putting off the day of full convertibility is costing dearly the small and medium......

Top UK biz team to visit India from Monday

A high-power British business delegation led by Lord Peter Mandelson will visit India from Monday to forge closer economic links and build on existing relationships and partnerships. During the......

Only India, China may see growth in coming years

At a recent brainstorming session on 'After effects of Financial Meltdown: World Economy', held at the Amity Campus in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Lord Meghnad Desai expressed his views through a written......

LORD DESAI SLIDESHOW

Lord Meghnad Desai is a man of many and diverse talents. As a politician, he was the first Asia-born, first generation immigrant to become a member of the United Kingdom's House of Lords. He's......

India and its economic entanglements

"China will be a great power, but India will just be a great democracy," pronounced Lord Meghnad Desai. Suppose that India wants to defy Lord Desai's prophesy and acquire Great Power status.......

Miss Universe India 2025 To Play Sita

Photograph: Kind courtesy Manika Vishwakarma /Instagram Miss Universe India 2025 Manika Vishwakarma will play Sita in the upcoming annual theatrical event, Ayodhya Ramleela. Ayodhya Ramleela is......

Why Movies Get Into Trouble...

They try to hide behind the smokescreen that these are works of fiction inspired by real events. So, you can pick and choose from facts and fictionalise to push the right triggers with your......

'Every day is a new ball game'

'Every character is a challenge.' IMAGE: Dibyendu Bhattacharya in Looop Lapeta. One of OTT's rising stars, Dibyendu Bhattacharya started his movie acting career way back in 2001's Monsoon......

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

Malavika Sangghvi gives us fascinating glimpses from Dilip Kumar's life. This article was first published on Rediff.com December 10, 2012. In the early '80s, my mother and I were holidaying in Goa......

The sole supernova in Galaxy Bollywood

No one deserves the title thespian more than Dilip Kumar, notes Shreekant Sambrani. IMAGE: Dilip Kumar in the song Suhana Safar Aur Ye Mausam Haseen from Bimal Roy's Madhumati. Photograph: Kind......