The Hindi-speaking Aussie who loves India

Charles 'Biharilal' Thomson, is an Australian who speaks fluent Hindi learnt on the streets, trains and buses of India's hinterland.Biharilal tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how India has......

Indira's greatest triumph was not Bangladesh

'According to me, her finest hour was in 1983-1984 when she neutralised a combined US-Pakistan-British conspiracy to Balkanise India by creating an independent Sikh State of Khalistan,' says......

The A to Z of 2016

It was the year 'anti-national' became the 'it' gaali, and our humble haldi-doodh became the toast of the West's wellness brigade as 'Tumeric Latte.' It was the year 'cash' became unholy and 'fake......

'A house divided against itself'

Lincoln measured his words against the fate of a nation. But they may find themselves apropos to one family as well. The Bharat Ratna conferred on Madan Mohan Malaviya has exposed the frictions......

Festive Season To Create 700K Gig Jobs

IMAGE: A delivery worker for Amazon carries a packet to deliver it to a customer in Ahmedabad. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters   With e-commerce sales in full swing amid the ongoing festival......

Where's The Economy Headed In 2023?

'The pipeline of new industrial projects is the best I've seen in the last 10 years, and it looks solid enough to sustain for at least a few quarters,' points out Naushad Forbes, adding, 'It is......

Hotels roll out red carpet as big fat weddings return

Cash registers are ringing more frequently at hotels and resorts with the return of the big fat Indian wedding after a two-year hiatus. Photograph: Yogita/Wikimedia Commons This comes even as the......

For Harley-Davidson, Indian roads were always bumpy

From being exorbitantly priced to facing stiff competition, Harley was always going to find it tough to crack a market like India, says Dhruv Munjal. Photograph: Philippe Wojazer/Reuters A few......

'It was an honour to play one of our nation builders'

'I hope more shows highlight the unsung heroes of our rich history.''As for bringing the trophy home, a man can hope, but truly I am just excited to be there.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Jim......

'A genuinely kind man who, despite his stardom, approaches life as an artist first'

'We bonded over the fact that we are both from Delhi and he spent a lot of his childhood in the same neighbourhood as me.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sanjeeta Bhattacharya Indie singer Sanjeeta......

10 Hit Sequels On OTT

It's a season of sequels, with Gadar 2 and OMG 2 hitting the cinemas together. it took a while for Bollywood film-makers to cash in on sequels and franchises, but over the last decade or so, there......

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Indian audiences have always favoured family dramas. One of the earliest popular serials on Doordarshan was Hum Log. Later, Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi and Dekh Bhai Dekh became family comedy classics. When......

LSG's Naveen admits defeat against Narine's brilliance

We'd our plans but everything went Sunil Narine's way: Naveen Ul Haq IMAGE: Kolkata Knight Riders opener Sunil Narine hits a six during his 39-ball 81 in the IPL match against Lucknow Super......

Why Rajasthan Royals are having a dream run...

'The results are coming our way, so it is clear that we are doing something right,' says Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson. SCORECARD IMAGE: Skipper Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel celebrate......

'Naive to think players will turn down T20 league money'

'You got to work with these leagues and try and allow ideally players to have their cake and eat it too because you want your best players playing (international cricket).' IMAGE: Brendon McCullum......

Revealed! Dhoni continues to play despite knee injury

'He is nursing a knee injury, which you can see in some of his movement, hindering him somewhat.' IMAGE: Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will manage his injury well and will......

IPL 2022: Glenn Maxwell 'can't wait to get out there'

'Du Plessis has earned respect in RCB change room' IMAGE: Glenn Maxwell is expected to play against Mumbai Indians on April 9. Photograph: RCB/Twitter Australian dasher Glenn Maxwell is......