History in Minutes: Major Who Saved Tawang From China

Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing was the first man to hoist the Tiranga in Tawang.He also brought Bum La under Indian control. IMAGE: Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing. Photograph: Kind courtesy Major......

Rest In Peace, Voice Of America

What despots and dictators, jammers and competitors, had not managed to do in 83 years -- what the Soviet Union had failed to counter during the Cold War; what China had failed to crush during the......

Be Prepared! Heat Waves Coming!

'The intensity and frequency of heatwaves will be much higher than in previous years over Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha.' IMAGE: People shield from the blistering......

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently. IMAGE: Chef Vijaya Kumar at his South Indian restaurant Semma in New York. All photographs:......

'GDP Numbers Will Be A Distant Memory'

Latest GDP growth numbers a one-off development and not the beginning of a trend, says CEA V Anantha Nageswaran. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   India's second-quarter GDP growth......

Events that shaped Indian businesses in 2024

Unprecedented bribery charges, farewells, separation, failed union, monumental mergers and record-breaking IPOs, along with a healthy dose of online happenings in the form of spat and lessons in......

'Anybody who met Mr Tata came away with a story'

He was someone to be discovered, over time and through experience, remembers Tata Sons chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran. IMAGE: Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman of the Tata group, right, and......

Is It Time To Smile, Nirmalaji?

Now that the economy is growing at a higher-than-expected rate, it is time to accelerate the pace of fiscal consolidation, and the Budget could be a good starting point, argues Rajesh Kumar.......

India Post's special tribute to Team India's CT triumph

IMAGE: A special cancellation postal marking celebrating India's Champions Trophy win was unveiled by the Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle on Tuesday, March 11. Photograph: Kind......

State memorial service for Hughes cancelled

Image: Aaron Finch shows his emotions as he carries Phillip Hughes's casket last week. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Pool/Reuters The state memorial service that was planned for Australian cricketer......

Hughes to be honoured with State memorial service at SCG

A signboard at St Patrick's Primary School displays a message in memory of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes in his hometown, Macksville. Hughes was an alumnus of the school. Photograph: Joosep......

Warne state memorial to be held at MCG on March 30

IMAGE: People pay their respects to Shane Warne at his statue outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Photograph: Sandra Sanders/Reuters A state memorial service for cricketing great Shane Warne......

How Reddy's 'Salaar' Style Celebration Stole the Show at MCG

IMAGE: Nitish Kumar Reddy made an unbeaten 105 as India reached 358 for nine in their first innings. Photograph: SRH/X Nitish Reddy loves his tattoos like most 21-year-olds do, and one on his......