Modi's Cultural Push

With changes to Delhi's architectural map, a re-naming rash, and more Hindu symbolism in secular spaces, the government is making it clear it wants a clean break with post-colonial India, asserts T......

Take your time to shift, PM to Vajpayee

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has told his predecessor Atal Bihari Vajpayee that he can take as much time as he wants to shift from Race Course Road to his new 8, Krishna Menon Marg residence in......

One of life's less remarked upon blessings...

... 'is long lives are generally the norm today,' says Rahul Jacob.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com When a childhood friend and I met Jan Morris just before a speaking engagement at a posh......

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

All along, Rahul, right till today 10 years later, hung onto his gut feeling that something surely had happened to Sheena.Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora Murder Trial. IMAGE:......

COLUMN: Employability and its avatars

The unstated assumption is that the job applicant is in some way responsible for his employability problem, says Ajit Balakrishnan.The word "employability" is much in the air these days. Trade......

A textile tycoon who also spins dreams

Despite presiding over scores of factories in what is today India’s largest garment exporter with 105,000 employees, Harish Ahuja is a modest man with much to be immodest about. He......

What happens in a Mumbai high-flyers club...

Ranjita Ganesan visits The Indus Club, which is not just another old boys' club. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Groucho Marx, the Hollywood comedian, quipped famously that he did not want......

Pune beats Mumbai, sees highest rise in property prices

It seems property in Pune have a better rate of capital value appreciation than other metro cities.According to a report Pune recorded the highest average appreciation in the high-end properties in......

How The Ali Fazal-Richa Chadha Love Story Began

Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha, who have been in a committed relationship for years, are getting married on Tuesday, October 4. The pre-wedding festivities will start on Friday, September 30, and the......

No, thank you, Bollywood!

Indian-American filmmaker Simone Ahuja may have shot with Rahul Bose, but she does not have the regular Bollywood dreams. In fact, Bollywood barely interests her."I just walked out of Malamaal......

SMAT: Shami, Ajinkya Rahane turn back the clock

Shami triple strike, Porel fifty guide Bengal to quarters IMAGE: Mohammed Shami with his brother Mohammed Kaif. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Mohammed Shami/Instagram Mohammed Shami claimed three......

Musheer Khan, A Star To Watch Out For

IMAGE: All-rounder Musheer Khan, already hailed as a rising star of Mumbai cricket, continues to build his reputation as he keeps coming up with top performances at every level. Photograph: BCCI/X......

Davis Cup: India to host Denmark on grass courts in Delhi

IMAGE: India's Davis Cupper Ramkumar Ramanathan, of late, has developed a decent serve and volley game. Photograph: PTI India will host Denmark on grass courts at the Delhi Gymkhana Club in a......

India announces Davis Cup team to face Denmark

IMAGE: Rohan Bopanna and Ramkumar Ramanathan were picked for the tie. Photograph: Tata Open/Twitter The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Saturday announced a five-member team for the......

No bio-bubble for India-Denmark Davis Cup tie?

No indication that India-Denmark Davis Cup tie will be held in bio-bubble: Skipper Rohit Rajpal Photograph: Kind Courtesy Davis Cup/Twitter The upcoming Davis Cup tie between India and Denmark......