An Indian-American post-colonial theorist, who describes herself as a 'para-disciplinary, ethical philosopher,' has been appointed to the highest faculty rank at Columbia University, the school announced on Friday.

Delhi will be free from the clutches of a greedy development authority

China struggles to build a livable city inside a world-class business capital.

In the book, Nath will use his insider's experience and insights to explain India's rise to superstar status and provide a primer on doing business with the world's largest and fastest growing middle-class.

Kiran Desai on being a global celebrity.

Americans never connected India with technology in the old days, now they are seeing it and going, 'Oh wow! India. . . who knew,!' says Kanchana Thamodaran.

Van Wilder star Kal Penn talks about finding his feet in Bollywood.

Rediff Readers report on Terror Tuesday and its aftermath

'I miss it terribly now that I am back in New York,' says novelist Kiran Desai.

Fans are already contemplating their team's prospects after the draw for the opening round of the 32-team tournament.

Readers share their stories about the rains in Mumbai and their aftermath.

Former colonial powers Britain and France on Friday paraded their historical links to Africa to try to win backing for their bids to host the 2012 Olympics.