Saying Namaste With Pride

Sudhir Bisht remembers how he was looked down upon for greeting a potential customer with a Namaste many years ago and how the tables seem to have turned during the pandemic. IMAGE: Sand artist......

'They chose Ram carefully'

'...by combining religious and political missions -- to destroy the Babri Masjid and establish Ram Rajya.''Hindutva was successful in creating synergy with the aspirations of devotees,' Dhirendra K......

Sindhis are flourishing, but going isn't always easy

The Sindhis are a lesson in perseverance. Once uprooted, they've started all over, often reinventing themselves.Nikita Puri and Ranjita Ganesan report. IMAGE: When Ranveer Singh, a Sindhi, wed......

Sheena Bora Trial: The Shrink Testifies

As he was giving evidence, Dr Matcheswalla peremptorily summoned the CBI representative over to the witness box and whispered something.Indrani Mukerjea's advocate Sudeep Pasbola immediately cut......

2019: Year of reality check

From promoters losing their firms to consumers realising there are no free lunches, 2019 was a year of getting real, says Shailesh Dobhal. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pete Linfort/Pixabay There is......

Under new boss, Ginger hotels to expand in asset-light mode

The ambitious plans involve adding 55 new ones over the next five years, which will catapult the company’s number of rooms from 3,900 to 7,500, using an asset-light lease model. That is......

How GST may burden employee benefits

Have companies overlooked the impact of GST on employee benefits such as health check-up facilities, mediclaim, mobile handsets, house lease, long service awards, employee welfare schemes, and so......

'You can't fault this government for what it's done...'

'… You may fault it for what it's not done.' Srei Infrastructure's vice-chairman -- and former Assocham president -- Sunil Kanoria discusses the Kanoria businesses and his impression of the......

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you. A lot has changed since the 2019......

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode......

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......

'We almost went bankrupt'

'Bottomline, hairline and waistline -- you have to watch them always.' IMAGE: Ajay Bijli, Chairman and Managing Director, PVR Ltd. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com "Let's film him here.........

Gaza War: Cricket club to rescue of Indian researchers in Israel

IMAGE: Israeli firefighters extinguish a car which caught on fire after a rocket was launched from the Gaza Strip in Ashkelon. Photograph: Nir Elias/Reuters A cricket club in the southern Israeli......

EPL PIX: De Bruyne stars as City down Arsenal, United held

In Pep Guardiola’s 100th match in charge of the Manchester club, captain De Bruyne led from the front as City outclassed the Gunners, who have now suffered six home games without a win.......

Colombia talisman Rodriguez in doubt for Japan showdown

IMAGE: Columbia's James Rodriguez. Photograph: Warren Little/Getty Images Colombia talisman James Rodriguez, the sensation of the last World Cup, is a doubtful starter for Tuesday's Group H opener......

WC Preview: Spanish turmoil adds extra spice to Iberian derby

'We are the national team, we represent a badge, colours, a fanbase and a country' IMAGE: Spain's Diego Costa and Sergio Ramos during training. Photograph: Reuters With Spain unbeaten in 20......

Rain fails to dampen Irish enthusiasm for Test cricket

Day 1 of Ireland's inaugural Test vs Pakistan rained off. IMAGE: Umpires inspect the pitch following rain on Day 1 of Ireland's inaugural Test against Pakistan, at The Village, Malahide, Ireland,......