The 25th general to lead the world's second largest army is one of its most decorated serving soldiers today.
'There is a growing split between rich professional Indians and working class Indians in the USA,' says novelist Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.
'I end up reading everything in fiction, but am biased against more 'intellectual' works and non-fiction. I read for pure enjoyment, and if something doesn't interest me -- even if it is at the top of the best-seller lists -- I won't read it.'
Neha Dhupia unpluggged, on Rediff Chat.
I am amazed that Anna had been able to achieve what no political party or movement has ever before been able to do -- create a national focus, says Col R Hariharan
There has been overwhelming elation from across United States from Indian American community leaders and activists over the decision by the government of India to appoint Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao as the new Indian Ambassador to the US, to succeed Meera Shankar whose term ends on July 31 after which she is expected to go into retirement from the Indian Foreign Service.
'I want my performances to speak. I want to focus on things which are very simple. I don't want to complicate things,' says the medium-pacer, the star of India's last tour of South Africa.
Actor Ajay Naidu completed his first production Ashes which he also directed. You hear him on the audio of the much acclaimed and bestselling Jhumpa Lahiri's collection of stories, Unaccustomed Earth
'We are sort of like cousins, who should really get along, but sometimes don't.' Fatima Bhutto on India, Pakistan and the uncle she does not get along with, Asif Ali Zardari.
Television actor Gaurav Chopra acts in Hollywood film Blood Diamond.
Perhaps the Indian establishment do not subscribe to the thesis that un-exhibited power is more potent. Innovative diplomacy and statesmanship with no nonsense approach is the need of the hour.
Scriptwriter Jaideep Sahni has an interesting chat with Rediff readers.
'The government seems inclined to 'settle' the Kashmir issue in blatant violation of the unanimous resolution by both Houses of the Indian Parliament in 1995. The country must be vigilant about this.'
We invited Get Ahead readers to share tips on How not to be attacked in Australia. Here we present another set of responses from readers who have lived in Australia.
In the second part of a series, Get Ahead readers share their tips on how not to be attacked in Australia.
Get Ahead readers share their tips on how not to be attacked in Australia.
Here is the second part of a series wherein we publish reader stories concerning ragging in colleges.
Telugu director Krishna Vamsi answered questions from his fans during a rediff chat.
Tamil actor turned politician Sharat Kumar on why he launched a new party and his aims in public life.
Except for China's leaders, few others have any capital or standing to make a difference. Not Manmohan Singh or George Brown, both on the way out. But Manmohan Singh would typically read being there as India coming of age under his stewardship. The only good news for us is that our elections are around the corner.
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