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What Will Modi Discuss At Quad Meeting?

Saturday's Quad meeting in Delaware is taking place against the backdrop of China's assertive behaviour in the South China Sea, its sabre-rattling in the Taiwan Strait and increasing footprints in......

'We Will Never Leave Modiji'

In a village of Rajputs, the vote is for Modi even though the BJP is not contesting from here. IMAGE: The elders of the village of Darshini in Siwan, Bihar. All Photographs and Videos: Rajesh......

'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives'

'India should respect Maldivian nationalism and their desire to be not over-dependent on India.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on the......

Why Securing Gateway of Tears Is Critical For India

The Indian Navy, which regards itself as the 'net security provider' in the Indian Ocean Region, has also stepped up to the plate, with a warship stationed at all times off the Gulf of Aden for......

India flags complex security challenges in Indo-Pacific, seeks joint action

India on Tuesday called for concerted efforts by like-minded nations to realise the shared vision for a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagging concerns......

At Davos, Modi didn't say what the world wanted to hear

'The world wants India to succeed. It also worries now that India over-promises and under-delivers,' says Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi gestures at the World Economic Forum......

Lessons the Tatas could learn from the Munjals

Industry watchers attribute a lot of the current successes of the $6 billion Hero Group to how B M Munjal planned and executed succession in HeroCorp, balancing the interests of other family-owned......

Bill and Melinda Gates world's wealthiest couple

Image: Microsoft Corp Chairman Bill Gates and his wife Melinda. Photograph: Reuters Bill and Melinda Gates are the world's wealthiest couple with a combined net worth of $85.7 billion, a report......

Greece offers new proposals to avert default, creditors see hope

Image: Protesters attend a rally in front of the parliament building in Athens. Photograph: Marko Djurica/Reuters Greece took a step back from the abyss on Monday with the......

At $2.1 billion, Buffett is year's biggest philanthropist

The top 10 largest philanthropic donations of 2014 also include, Edward Meyer at 9th rank ($75 million donation to Weill Cornell Medical College) and Charles Munger at the 10th place ($65 million......

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory. As the 2024 Paris Games......

OTT Goodies This Week!

From fantasy to football, OTT is beaming with all kinds of goodies this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations. FerrariWhere to watch? Amazon Prime VideoLanguage: French, English......

Alia Has a Message for...

Farah Khan's priceless memory... Pooja is fed up of the heat... Radhika shares the first look... Please click on the images for a look at the stars. IMAGE: Alia Bhatt salutes her elder......

Jalsaghar is a viewing treat you owe yourself

Cinema entertains, exhilarates and enlightens. Its ability to relate and inform the viewer through universal, timeless emotions are what contributes to its legacy, now available more easily than......

How Taapsee transformed into Rashmi Rocket

'In spite of her 12-hour shoot, Taapsee used to train every day, completing all her workouts without complaining.' IMAGE: A leaner Taapsee Pannu in and as Rashmi Rocket. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a special 4-part series. Part 1: When It Was Bradman Versus India Part......

Washout Time For India Down Under

Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, beginning in Perth on November 22, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to......

When It Was Bradman Versus India

History has not seen a cricketing rivalry as fierce as this this century, every ball bowled every run taken, coming with no quarter given. Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, beginning in......

'I'm Not Very Optimistic About The ISL'

'Indian football needs to work together and move in the same direction.''Only then will the competition in India improve, and the Indian national team will improve.' Manolo Marquez is an observant......

'I Have To Be Aggressive'

'If I'm too nice, it doesn't help in that position.''My position almost asks me to be aggressive and not very nice.' IMAGE: Already an ISL winner, Sahil Tavora will look to add another......

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