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Will 9 diyas at 9 pm end coronavirus crisis?

'Not surprisingly, the call for lighting diyas, candles and other sources of illumination to demonstrate a nation's resolve to fight coronavirus has elicited astrological, numerological and even......

Explained: The Supreme Court verdict on Maharashtra

'When it is an open ballot, the division taking place in the open house will be for all to see.''As they say sunlight is the best disinfectant, this (aspect of the order) brings in transparency and......

Abhijit's Nobel and the challenges ahead

'The fruition of Nobel's hope lies in the response of a caring government that can rise above politics and propaganda, not in the frenetic raptures of a public that worships fame for fame's sake,'......

Abhijit Banerjee joins list of Indian Nobel Laureates

Indian-American Abhijit Banerjee on Monday won the Nobel Prize for Economics, joining the list of Indians and people of Indian origin to grab the world's most prestigious award in different fields.......

What Nehru would have made of the Burari deaths?

'It isn't likely that he would have observed a 'strategic silence' on a sensitive and controversial issue, as is done today by the powers-that-be lest an observation lets the cat out of the bag......

Air Asia CEO Tony Fernandes, others booked by CBI

The case relates to alleged violation of norms by directors of the aviation company for relaxation of 5/20 rules to get licenses for international operations The Central Bureau of Investigation......

Tata Capital rebuts Mistry, says loan to Siva followed due process

The company said, due internal processes as applicable for sanctions of loans of such nature and value were followed Tata Capital, on Friday, said the Rs 200-crore (Rs 2 billion) loan to two firms......

Internet is creating the digital divide, says Amartya Sen

Internet is aggravating the digital divide between the literate and the illiterate, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen said in New Delhi on Wednesday. Internet’s contribution is in "making......

Stay alert, beware of 'vishing' frauds!

Gullible bank customers are getting fooled by callers who scare or lure them. Never share your personal or financial details with anyone. Image: Vishing is currently the most widespread fraud......

AirAsia appoints Ratan Tata as its chief advisor

Company chief Tony Fernandes said the name of Chairman for AirAsia India board would also be disclosed soon Ex-chairman of Tata group Ratan Tata will serve as the chief advisor to ......

After Rajinikanth, Pa Ranjith will direct Suriya

The latest updates from the Tamil industry. Director Pa Ranjith, whose popularity has grown exponentially after working with superstar Rajinikanth in Kabali will soon move on to his next project.......

Rajinikanth's Kabali to be dubbed in Malay

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry. Superstar Rajinikanth’s Kabali teaser, which broke several records for maximum views and likes, was recently dubbed and released for his......

Now, Baahubali books and video games!

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry. 2015's mega blockbuster Baahubali: The Beginning can now be seen in various media like books, animation and video games, thanks to a......

Actor Ganesh Venkatraman gets married

A look at the latest updates from the Tamil film industry. Actor Ganesh Venkatraman, who is known for his performance in Abhiyum Naanum and Unnaipol Oruvan, recently tied the knot with......

Review: Thani Oruvan is brilliant

Tamil film Thani Oruvan is perfectly executed, says S Saraswathi. Director M Raja, who is known for remakes with his younger brother Jayam Ravi, has finally come up with an original script. And it......

Ex-BCCI chief Srinivasan's daughter elected TNCA president

IMAGE: Former BCCI chief Narayanswami Srinivasan's daughter Rupa Gurunath (inset) is the first woman to head a state unit of the Indian cricket board. Photograph: TNCA/Twitter Rupa Gurunath,......

Is it time for Dhoni to stand down as ODI captain?

Should Mahendra Singh Dhoni step down as India’s ODI captain following the series loss to Bangladesh? Harish Kotian/Rediff.com asks former selectors for their views. India's ODI captain......

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