'Goli bahut bhayanak chal rahi hai'

'Bola nikal jao. Sala firing karte hai Russi.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Bombs are spitting down from the frosty winter sky in Kyiv. But Mahadev Sahay* sounds rather cheerful.......

'Remember, Yamaraj attacks us even more when we're down'

The masked, blue gowned and now fogged face shields were highly skilled and capable health care workers -- but inside their protective clothing they were people, with emotions -- sad, fearful,......

The odd, odd world we live in!

The next 10 images prove that we live in a wonderfully weird world. Norma Rashia, 22, undergoes a facial massage with Giant African land snails, which some claim boost collagen in the skin, at a......

'We can't even take a U-turn'

The prayer, Sarvejana Sukhinobhavantu, or let the whole universe of living beings be well, helps.So do profound and relevant Ancient Wise Words and aphorisms: Vasudaiva Kutumbakam, or the whole......

Do we know where 150 million Indians spend?

'Being one of the 150 million upper middle class consumers, I can vouch that the average expenses on white goods or clothing are minimal. Indians are not consumerist by nature,' says Colonel Anil A......

Nandini Piramal gallops away in the OTC business

'Younger people are taking steps to prevent lifestyle diseases.''It is fascinating to partner with consumers on the journey of self-discovery and to help shape people's preferences -- that is what......

Economic gloom? Nah! India among top 5 most promising markets

The survey notes that the confidence level among Indian CEOs remains higher than the global average Image: A labourer pushes a hand cart loaded with sacks of rice at a wholesale market in......

GMR group chief's secrets of success

The last few weeks have been busy for Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao, the 59-year-old chairman of the Bangalore-based GMR group. He first sold to EID Parry of the Murugappa group his sugar business (two......

Oscars 2019: Rami Malek wins Best Actor

The complete set of winners on Oscar night! IMAGE: Olivia Colman, winner of Best Actress for The Favourite, Mahershala Ali, winner of Best Supporting Actor for Green Book, and Regina King, winner......

Roma, The Favourite lead 2019's Oscar nominations!

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Slumdog's lessons for Hollywood

Long before the Oscars and many other awards Slumdog Millionaire received in the last six weeks, director Danny Boyle was emphasizing the importance of smaller distributors and moaning their......

'I thought the audience would faint'

The angels were surely on Mira's side when she was thinking of having all-Indian cast for The Namesake," says Ronnie Screwvala, the executive producer of the film, referring toMira Nair's latest......

PIX: Arsenal back on top; De Bruyne double for City

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday, April 6. IMAGE: Rico Lewis celebrates scoring Manchester City's second goal with teammates during the Premier League match......

EPL PIX: Arsenal go top; Man United down Everton

Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday, March 9.  Late Havertz header sends Arsenal top IMAGE: Arsenal's Kai Havertz heads to score the winnwer against Brentford at......

Soccer PIX: Man City, Arsenal close on Liverpool, Fulham stun United

IMAGE: Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Declan Rice. Photograph: David Klein/Reuters Manchester City and Arsenal closed in on Premier League leaders Liverpool with......

EPL: Arsenal miss out on top spot after West Ham defeat

IMAGE: West Ham United's Konstantinos Mavropanos scores their second goal. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters Misfiring Arsenal spurned the opportunity to reclaim first place in the Premier......

EPL PIX: Aston Villa stun Chelsea; Spurs draw at Arsenal

Aston Villa win 1-0 at 10-man Chelsea IMAGE: Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins scores against Chelsea. Photograph: David Klein/Reuters A 73rd-minute strike by Ollie Watkins earned Aston Villa all three......