America is a nation of immigrants: Biden aid amid H-1b debate

America is a nation of immigrants, and there's broad support for expanding legal immigration in the country, a top domestic policy advisor to United States President Joe Biden has said amidst a......

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

It will be in Modi's interest to reinvent his party, read the writing on the wall that voters wrote, and move ahead. He has little choice now. The country is watching, asserts Ramesh Menon, author......

Retailers to approach RBI over 0% EMI schemes ruling

Leading consumer durable retailers under the aegis of the Retailers Association of India (RAI), a body of regional and national chains, will make a representation to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)......

'Ek bhi neta nahi dikha line mein'

'But I have an authority letter and all the ID proofs and...' I pleaded. 'Authority letters don't work for exchange, you can deposit the cash.'I stepped out of the line, feeling more dejected than......

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

'I was completely in awe of him.''After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.' On November 7, one of Indian cinema's finest actors and......

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Captain Devi Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft.Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible,......

Rishi Kapoor was Hindi cinema's safety valve

It's two weeks today since Rishi Kapoor passed into the ages.'In an era defined by vengeful anger, he was a star who sang and danced while most others hollered and hectored on the big screen,'......

'This is Anurag Kashyap 2.0'

'There are 15 songs in Manmarziyaan.''For the first time in the history of Anurag Kashyap, there are two dancing numbers.''Luckily, people are not taking this as a serious Anurag Kashyap cliched......

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

In India, where cricketers are often elevated to demigod status, the final curtain call on their careers often resonates deeply. While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national......

PIX: Celta hold 10-man Barca; Milan-Juve play out dour draw

IMAGE: FC Barcelona's Dani Olmo in action with Celta Vigo's Javi Rodriguez during their La Liga game played at Estadio de Balaidos, Vigo, Spain, on Saturday. Photograph: Miguel Vidal/Reuters......

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

Images from Day 1 of the 2022 US Open, at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday. IMAGE: Serena Williams celebrates victory over Montenegro's Danka......

World Cup warm-up: Germany survive scare; Chile rally to hold Poland

IMAGE: Germany's players applaud the fans after the match. Photograph: Thilo Schmuelgen/Reuters >World champions Germany survived a late scare to see off Saudi Arabia 2-1 on Friday and claim a......

'Missing' Olympian wants to return, fight and train Indian boxers

'After missing out on a medal at the Olympics I was really frustrated' 'Coming to the United States was not a good idea. I was not appreciated' 'I want to pay back to my country' Gurcharan Singh......