Trump picks Fox News host as defence secretary

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the nomination of popular Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth, 44, as his defence secretary. IMAGE: ox and Friends co-host......

Indian student dies in jet ski accident in Florida

A 27-year-old Indian student died after his watercraft collided with another in the United States state of Florida, according to media reports. Image used only for representation. Photograph:......

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Prime Minister Narendra D Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments,......

I stand by my 'Islam hates us' remark: Donald Trump

Donald Trump on Friday stuck to his controversial remarks of "Islam hates us", drawing flak from his Republican rivals as they engaged in a show of civility in their latest face-off, with one of......

Digitising our country of sceptics

M Muneer believes segmenting the population on the basis of their propensity to embrace new technologies is the key to driving digitisation. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The pronouncements......

Only Bajaj in Peru

Bajaj three-wheelers outsell Chinese three-wheelers in Peru. The Pulsar is number one in its category. Nikhil Lakshman discovers in Lima that even though the Chinese are far ahead in investments in......

Inappropriate pix on Facebook? You could lose a job!

Facebook users beware! Having inappropriate pictures on your profile could cost you a job, a new research has found. Researchers warned of increase in employers checking candidates lifestyle,......

Now, 'Poo-Gloos' that can eat all sewage

Scientists have developed a new cheap igloo-shaped, pollution-eating device that can clean up sewage just as effectively as multimillion-dollar treatment facilities.Developed by researchers at the......

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Mira's films are alive, rocking and so true to the reality I know.They are gifts that I keep revisiting, and I cannot wait for what more she will share with us, notes Aseem Chhabra. IMAGE:......

Celebrating Abhishek Bachchan!

Baba Bachchan is 43. Abhishek Bachchan, who made a brilliant comeback to films with Anurag Kashyap's Manmarziyaan last year, is a year older today, February 5. While the actor doesn't grace the big......

Golden Globes 2019: Rami Malek, Glenn Close win

Who won at the Globes? We tell you! The 76th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were a few surprises and some expected nods. Jeff Bridges won the Cecil B Demille Award. A quick......

Watch these gorgeous gals on TV tonight!

The Miss Diva Universe 2014 beauty pageant will take off today. In a nine-episode series, the show will introduce 15 contestants. They will be mentored by former Miss Universe Lara Dutta. A look at......

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

IMAGE: Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters Red Bull's Max Verstappen sang "Viva Las Vegas" after racing to a record-extending 18th victory of......

PIX! 'Every game is precious' Messi superfan joins scores of giddy fans

IMAGE: Superfan Zhang Jiao poses next to cutouts of Lionel Messi and his teammate Angel Di Maria. Photograph: Florence Lo/Reuters For thirtysomething Zhang Jiao, after realising her dream of......

LeBron rewrites playbook on athlete activism on way to the top

IMAGE: LeBron James became a leading voice in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Photograph: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters LeBron James broke the all-time NBA scoring......

Desai first NFL coordinator of Indian descent

IMAGE: The Chicago Bears promoted Sean Desai, 37, from safeties coach to defensive coordinator. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Chicago Bears/Instagram Indian-American Sean Desai has been named new......

MLB's first woman general manager gets Obama, Clinton praise

IMAGE: Miami Marlins is the first Asian-American general manager in Major League Baseball. Photograph: Joseph Guzy/Miami Marlins Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports As she sat on a stool at home......