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Trump's Disruptions: Blessing In Disguise

We must bring a laser focus on our own interests, and define our friends and foes more clearly instead of trying to live by somebody else's rules. We must grow up, think for ourselves, think India......

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

India should encourage the second coming of SAARC with climate change as an urgent agenda and keeping Indian security concerns in mind as the subtext, suggest Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd)......

The Restoration Of Indian Primacy

It seems in the geopolitics of the 21st century, we can see the subcontinent acting as one geopolitical entity to secure its economic interests. The key to this transformation is a strong India......

Marilyn Monroe's topless centrefold fetches $17,92

Playboy's first centrefold featuring a topless Marilyn Monroe was auctioned for $17,925 at Christie's in New York on Wednesday. The centrefold was from the adult magazine's 1953 inaugural......

23 dead, dozens injured as tornado hits Mississippi

At least 23 people were killed and dozens injured as tornado and strong thunderstorms swept across Mississippi, United States, late on Friday, leaving a trail of damage for over 100 miles, ABC News......

Aditya Birla group to take over Reebok's India operations

In a major expansion into sportswear and lifestyle wear segment, the Kumar Mangalam Birla-led Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail has signed a long-term licensing agreement with Authentic Brand Group of......

World's 10 most expensive watches

'I've been on a calendar but I have never been on time', said Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe years ago. It's heard that Monroe had a huge collection of expensive watches, some costing thousands......

Fitch to rate corporate governance

Following the footsteps of ICRA and CRISIL on rating corporate governance, credit rating agency Fitch will also take up such an exercise soon.Fitch's top executive Robin Monro-Davies said, "A......

Why diamonds are NOT a girl's best friend

'Diamonds are a girl's best friend' sang the sexy Marilyn Monroe in the hit movie Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. And since then women the world over have fallen more in love with the 'precious' stone.......

Blonde Review: Marilyn Monroe Deserves Better

Marilyn Monroe is always seen as a cautionary tale of how the pressures of celebrity could destroy a fragile mind, observes Deepa Gahlot. This year marked the 60th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's......

The World Still Loves Marilyn Monroe!

Proof that we just can't have enough of this iconic sex symbol from 1960s Hollywood.In the relentlessly fickle world of films, sustaining a long career is no mean feat. Then there are some like......

JLo turns Marilyn Monroe

Hollywood star Jennifer Lopez channelled glamour icon Marilyn Monroe in a slinky silver dress and a peroxide wig to serenade chat show host George Lopez on his birthday. The singer-actress,......

The Marilyn Monroe Quiz!

There was a time when Marilyn Monroe ruled the hearts of most men, and was the cause of envy for women. Had she been alive, this beautiful actress would have been 80 today. rediff.com quizes you......

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale Review: Empty Calories

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale ends up being a flashy, aspirational celebrity lifestyle doc that is aimed for an evening of popcorn-fueled fan tribute entertainment, observes Arjun Menon.......

Indians at the French Open: Bopanna enters 2nd round

Bopanna-Skugor enters second round of French Open Photograph: Kind courtesy Rohan Bopanna/Instagram India's Rohan Bopanna and Franko Skugor of Croatia sailed into the men's doubles second......

Indians at French Open: Bopanna-Skugor advance to quarters

IMAGE: The 41-year-old Rohan Bopanna, ranked 40 in the world, is not defending any points this year at the Roland Garros. Photograph: Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images for Sport Singapore India's Rohan......

Bopanna-Skugor enter 3rd round at French Open

IMAGE: Rohan Bopanna, ranked 40 in the world, needs to earn points since this is his last chance to improve his ranking to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. Photograph: Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images......

Tata Open Maharashtra: Winning start for Indian doubles teams

IMAGE: Rohan Bopanna and Ramkumar Ramanathan prevailed in the super tie break to advance at the Tata Open Maharashtra on Wednesday. Photograph: Tata Open Maharashtra/Twitter Indian pairings of......

Bhupathi-Nestor crash out of Chennai Open doubles

The top seeded pair of Mahesh Bhupathi and Canadian Daniel Nestor was ousted from the Chennai Open ATP Tennis tournament after suffering a defeat at the hands of the unseeded Russian-American pair......