White House gate-crasher couple's link with India

Last week's state dinner at the White House for the Indian prime minister had two unexpected guests: Washington, DC socialites and reality television hopefuls Michaele and Tareq Salahi, wine and......

26/11 carnage ended a 25-year-old dream

Juergen and Daphne Schmidt had planned their trip to India for over 25 years -- an exciting, hectic trip that was to end with a dinner at the Leopold cafe in Mumbai on the night of November 26,......

'Money lies in the mass market'

Bubble economies don't last, and crises bring you back to reality. The truth of both these assertions has become manifest in recent weeks. Consider the sectors where demand first nosedived, and has......

A peek into the flashy lifestyles of India's richest businessmen

Indian billionaires do not believe in sitting on their wealth. They'd rather go out and a buy a plane or two, or an expensive car, or maybe a horse. Here's a look at the lifestyles and interests of......

Indians are richer than you thought

Sitting back in the butter-soft leather seat of her Cessna jet, in which I am a fractional partner, I rummage inside my Louis Vuitton bag for my Sir Henry Tate Mont Blanc pen and sign my sister's......

Jacket @ Rs 1.7 lakh; shoes @ 40K!

Chanel's launch in India last month was a low-profile event, but word of mouth is out that the store stocks an international selection of perfumes (Rs 3,300 for a 100 ml phial of Chance), watches......

Mohinder Lal passes away

Former Olympian Mohinder Lal passed away at his residence in Spain on Thursday morning, the Indian Hockey Federation said.Lal, who converted a penalty-stroke in the final to give India the gold......

Barcelona decides where Neymar will play...

Neymar to play in home Olympics and not Copa, say Barcelona IMAGE: Neymar of FC Barcelona celebrates. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images. Neymar will play in the Olympics in August and will......

Football Briefs: Maradona tells Madrid, give away Bale and bring Mbappe

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Gareth Bale (left) has been riddled by injury this season. Photograph: Denis Doyle/Getty Images Diego Maradona says he has a......

End of the race for Mahalaxmi Race Course?

Derby regulars and riding enthusiasts are a worried lot as municipal authorities contemplate replacing the iconic Mahalaxmi Race Course with a public park, says Ranjita Ganesan. In 1984, renowned......

Brazil claims racism stand

A major victory in the fight to wipe racism out of soccer or just another twist in the long-standing rivalry between Brazil and Argentina?Brazil claims it has set a worldwide example in the battle......