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Natwar Singh: A man who wore many hats, but always spoke his mind

K Natwar Singh wore many hats as he straddled the worlds of diplomacy, politics and writing but what remained consistent across decades was his sharp-wit and plainspeaking. IMAGE: Former External......

Former foreign minister Natwar Singh passes away

Former External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh passed away on Saturday night after a prolonged illness, family sources said. He was 93. IMAGE: Former External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh.......

Bharatanatyam legend Yamini Krishnamurti passes away

Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi veteran Yamini Krishnamurti died at the Apollo hospital New Delhi on Saturday. She was 84. IMAGE: Yamini Krishnamurti. Photograph: Anjali Reddy J/Wikimedia Commons......

'India Has Changed So Much'

'I don't feel like going back to India, to the old Delhi that I grew up in. Because the place doesn't exist anymore.' Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Still a foreigner in her......

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

'I did not take up research for any award.''What is more important is the medicine that I have developed.''This helps the patient recover and the family is happy that their relative has survived......

Banking industry doyen N Vaghul dies at 88

Veteran banker N Vaghul, who led the transformation of ICICI into a private sector lender, died on Saturday afternoon due to health complications. He was 88. Vaghul took over the reins of ICICI,......

How much stake does Sudha Murty own in Infosys?

Sudha Murty, who was on Friday nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President, holds a 0.83 per cent stake in IT bellwether Infosys which at current prices is worth close to Rs 5,600 crore.......

Hospitality icon PRS 'Biki' Oberoi passes away at 94

Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi, the 94-year-old veteran corporate hotelier who redefined India's hospitality industry, passed away on Tuesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Oberoi Group The Chairman......

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Ajay Banga was on Wednesday appointed the next president of the World Bank, becoming the first-ever Indian-American to head the global financial institution which said it looks forward to working......

Ajay Banga poised to become World Bank chief unopposed

Indian-American business leader Ajay Banga is poised to become the next President of the World Bank after the nomination period closed and no country proposed an alternate candidate for the......

Action And Drama On OTT This Week

There are a whole lot of cop-themed movies on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from. BrindaWhere to watch? SonyLIVLanguage: Telugu (with subtitles) Trisha......

Vyjayanthimala, Chiranjeevi Honoured

Photograph: ANI Photo After receiving the Padma Vibhushan, Vyjayanthimala Bali is thrilled. The veteran actor received the honour from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday,......

Usha Uthup, Mithun Get Padma Bhushan Awards

Usha Uthup and Mithun Chakraborty were among those who were conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for their outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. IMAGE: President......

Look Who Modi Met!

Photograph: Kind courtesy Narendra Modi/X Prime Minister Narendra Modi met up with legendary actress Vyjayanthimala in Chennai on Monday, March 4, 2024, and shared pictures of their meeting.......

'He was a beacon of Indian music'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Pankaj Udhas/Instagram Renowned ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, whose velvet smooth voice gave expression to the many colours of love, longing and heartache in songs such as......

Mom, coach, strategist: Purnima Mahato prepares archers for Paris Olympics

'Medal layenge, medal layenge yeh baat tum dimaag se nikal do (a medal will never come if you chase after a medal, just focus on the processes)' Photographs: Purnima Mahato/Instagram......

Narang targets record haul at Paris Olympics

‘Mood is upbeat as first teams arrive in the Olympic Village,’ says India's Chef-de-Mission Gagan Narang Photograph and video: Kind courtesy SAI Media/X As the first teams arrived in......

The Gavaskar@75 Quiz

IMAGE: Sunil Manohar Gavaskar turns 75 today, July 10, 2024. Photograph: Getty Images from the Rediff Archives He is the OG. He is the legend. A fearless batter who faced the fearsome West Indies......

Double delight for Abhay Singh at Asian Squash

IMAGE: Abhay Singh won the men's doubles crown with Velavan Senthilkumar, while he triumphed in the mixed doubles event with Joshna Chinappa at the Asian Doubles Squash Championships. Photograph:......

'Time For India To See The Next No. 9'

IMAGE: Indian football Captain Sunil Chhetri is all set to play his final international match against Kuwait at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata on Wednesday, June 6. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

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