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Trump sworn in as 47th US President, says 'golden age' begins now

In a remarkable comeback to power, Donald J Trump Monday took oath as the 47th president of the United States and immediately promised a blitz of executive orders as he announced the beginning of a......

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president and the third American leader to visit India during which a village in Haryana was named Carterpuri in his honour, has died peacefully at his home in Plains,......

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

'We were children and could not distinguish freedom from bondage, but we could understand that a momentous and happy event was imminent.' IMAGE: The Tiranga at retired Professor Ajit D Masih's......

The Tiranga, From 1906 To 1947

How the Indian Flag has evolved over the years. Photograph: Prasar Bharati on Twitter Actor Satish Shah set off a Twitter storm (external link) on Tuesday after he posted a picture with the......

'Gorbachev let the Soviet empire die'

'It would be a huge mistake to think that Gorbachev's reforms did not achieve anything.''We all live in the world, which is in many respects a result of Glasnost and Perestroika.' IMAGE: Russian......

'GST Council Should Jack Up Rates'

'Rates go up, revenues go up, and the need for compensation diminishes.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The Goods and Services Tax Council has turned into a "rate cutting panel",......

Cymbiotics, Elder Pharma sign 3 drug deal

Cymbiotics, a US-based bio-pharmaceutical manufacturer, has entered into a joint in-licensing agreement with Elder Pharmaceuticals to manufacture and market three of its drugs for pain management,......

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

This property has all the hallmarks of being owned and occupied by Vijay Mallya. A fleet of supercars making their way down the drive, hordes of people descending to party all night long and a......

And this is how the rich keep fit

Congratulations, you plucky bastard, you've made it -- you've officially arrived! You've got the corner office, the triumphant job title, the trophy house and, of course, the trophy spouse.Now all......

7% growth may shut the door on banking reform

'The one sector where there is still a sense of crisis is banking, but the government has regrettably set its face against privatising any of the government-owned banks,' says T N Ninan. IMAGE:......

Stranger Things. Anek. Terminal List: On OTT This Week

Promising new seasons of beloved shows, provocative stories and action-packed dramas, Sukanya Verma says it's all there on OTT this week. Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 2Where to watch?......

Watch These Indian Gems GLITTER!

Scientists, sci-fi, stand-up, suspense, take your pick of OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations: The Matrix ResurrectionsWhere to watch? BookMyShow StreamLanguage: English......

Rocket Boys Review

Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh deliver a soaring tribute to the two pillars of India's science world in Rocket Boys, applauds Sukanya Verma. There was a time when differences didn't come in the way of......

Rocket Boys: Our heroes have come back in flesh and blood

Rocket Boys offer an overwhelming experience to me and many others who saw Homi Bhabha in action at Trombay, notes Dr K S Parthasarathy, former Secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board. IMAGE:......

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Diamonds are Forever. So is Sean Connery. Bond. James Bond. To have the world's best-known introduction to your credit. To play a character so indelibly that half a dozen actors try and cannot......

Tiger Woods will not face charges in car crash

‘This remains an accident and an accident is not a crime. They do happen, unfortunately.’ IMAGE: The damaged car of Tiger Woods is towed away after he was involved in a car crash, near......

Tiger Woods awake and responsive after crash

Police investigating cause of crash. IMAGE: The damaged car of Tiger Woods is towed away after he was involved in a car crash, near Los Angeles, California, on Tuesday. Photograph: Mario......

India end best-ever World Cup campaign with 2 more gold

Photograph: Kind courtesy, ISSF_official/Instagram India pulled the curtains down on its best-ever ISSF World Cup campaign with two more gold medals on Sunday, somewhat making up for missing out......

Football Focus: Guardiola fears Aguero's season is over

IMAGE: Manchester City's Sergio Aguero reacts after sustaining an injury.Photograph: Martin Rickett/Reuters Manchester City’s all-time top scorer Sergio Aguero could be out for the......

Going to the football WC? Take ear plugs along

World Cup fans should wear ear plugs to protect them from the blaring vuvuzela trumpets beloved by South African spectators, a hearing expert said on Thursday. Professor De Wet Swanepoel of the......

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