Facebook Knew More About Me Than My Wife

Facebook turns 21 today, February 4.Most early Facebookers have migrated to other social media platforms, but A Ganesh Nadar continues to live on Facebook as he notes 'Real life friends are really......

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

'Suddenly we had a new comprehension of affairs, which reminded that the luxury of politics floated atop a foundation by economics.''Along with this, finance ministers became crucial in molding the......

Two Indian-origin persons among 67 killed in US crash

At least two Indian-origin persons are among the 67 people killed in a midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner at Washington's Ronald Reagan National Airport, according to media......

Custody of Saif Ali Khan's attacker extended till January 29

A Mumbai court on Friday extended till January 29 the police custody of the Bangladeshi man arrested for allegedly stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his home during a robbery attempt last......

Budget key trigger for life insurance companies' stocks in near term

The data for individual weighted received premium (WRP) showed divergent trends for life insurers in December 2024. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Overall, the industry’s......

Budget curtails carry-forward losses for mergers and acquisitions

The Union Budget 2025-26, while promising a new framework for smoother mergers and acquisitions (M&As), has plugged a major loophole on carry-forward losses for a total of eight assessment years......

Analysts bullish on HDFC Life post Q3 results; Nomura upgrades to 'Buy'

HDFC Life Insurance Company (HDFC Life) delivered a strong performance in the December quarter of the current financial year (Q3FY25), exceeding market expectations with robust earnings growth.......

'Should end fourth quarter on a robust note'

'We have opened 100 branches in the last one and a half years. Our manpower is also in place.' Photograph: Kind courtesy HDFC Life Insurance The new surrender value norms, which came into effect......

How Sholay, Deewar, Aandhi Changed Cinema

'Do films today even have the courage to question the establishment?' IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan in Deewar. It was a standout year, and not just in Indian politics. 1975, the year of the Emergency,......

Chhaava Cuts Controversial Dance Scene

'It was not our intention to hurt anyone's sentiments.' IMAGE: Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Rashmika Mandanna as Maharani Yesubai in the controversial dance sequence.  ......

Sweet Dreams Review: Pleasant Watch

Sweet Dreams is a nice and wholesome date movie, recommends Deepa Gahlot. There aren't too many simple love stories being made these days because romance in the time of multiple choices......

'When The Child Gets A Moustache...'

'...and wants to become a man, things change.''The child no longer wants to listen to anyone, and the father doesn't stay silent.' Boman Irani has been promoting his directorial debut The Mehta......

WPL can do for women what IPL has for male cricketers: Mandhana

IMAGE: Smriti Mandhana-led RCB will eye their title defence during the third season of the WPL, beginning from February 14. Photograph: Kind courtesy RCB/X Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper......

Hardik Pandya reveals his 'No 1 love'!

SCORECARD IMAGE: Hardik Pandya hits a boundary during the fourth T20I against England in Pune on Friday. Photograph: BCCI Hardik Pandya may be an all-rounder, but he holds his batting exploits......

Will Indian Batters Come Good In Pune?

IMAGE: India, despite their setback in the third T20I, remain favourites heading into the fourth game in Pune. Photographs: BCCI/X A resurgent England will face a determined India in the fourth......

How team bonding fuelled India's Davis Cup success

IMAGE: The Indian team celebrate after winning their Davis Cup play-off tie against Togo in Delhi on Sunday. Photograph: Delhi Lawn Tennis Association Official/X Often, it's the little things that......

From heartbreak to triumph! Madison Keys ends 16-year wait

IMAGE: Good things come to those who wait as the saying goes -- but Madison Keys's wait may have seemed interminable. Photograph: Australian Open/Instagram Madison Keys once suffered under the......