We can't take Modi-Trump personal ties for granted because...: Ex-envoys

As Donald Trump registered a historic comeback in the US presidential election, many former Indian diplomats on Wednesday concurred that the India-US ties will "continue to grow" from strength to......

'Trump Wants To Make America White Again'

'There are 725,000 Indians here without proper papers. They are subject to deportation immediately under this (Trump's immigration plan). Immediately!' 'They want to prevent new immigration, get......

40 yrs on, survivors of anti-Sikh riots still haunted by memories

Sonia was three years old when her parents and uncles were killed during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi. IMAGE: 1984 anti-Sikh riots survivor Darshan Kaur breaks down during a press conference......

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......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

AI will play big role here: Google India MD

Having marked a 20-year milestone in India, global tech giant Google is upbeat about its next innings here with Artificial Intelligence (AI) playing a big role in it, India MD Roma Datta Chobey......

How's The Josh At Amazon, Flipkart?

While war rooms are set up closer to the sales, warlike preparations go into it almost 12 months in advance to ensure that on D-day the firm gives its best to its customers. All photographs: Kind......

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa Has Given Me So Much I Was Scared'

'I want to just haso, hasao and khush raho.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Vidya Balan/Instagram Mayur Sanap was watched Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 at the end of its first week run. He found himself drawn to......

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

'Kamal has surfed and navigated a lot of tidal waves, manoeuvring the peaks and troughs, combining rare intelligence and commonly available intuitions to overcome unimaginable crises all his......

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Troubled twins, dangerous cults, portent dreams, telepathic kids, World War III, yakuza clans... Sukanya Verma lists the many options on OTT this week. Tyler Perry's Beauty in BlackWhere to watch?......

'We Hit It Off So Well That Nothing Was Intimidating'

'Vidyaji jokes around and her laughter is infectious.''Madhuri ma'am is a legend. To get the opportunity to work with her was a big deal for me.' IMAGE: Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan in Bhool......

'We tried a lot of things; Kohli negated everything'

IMAGE: Virat Kohli brought all his technical expertise into play while dealing with Australia's bowlers and the vagaries of variable bounce during his 30th hundred on Day 3 of the first Test in......

'Anushka's Been By My Side Through Thick And Thin'

'She knows everything that goes on behind the scenes.''I take pride in performing for the country. Feels amazing, the fact that she's here makes it more special.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli blows a kiss......

Perth Pitch: Pacer's Paradise To Batter's Bonanza

IMAGE: The Perth pitch, which had been a nightmare for batters on the first day, became a batting paradise on the second day, Photograph: BCCI/X   The first Test between India and Australia......

'Most Extraordinary Way To Get A 100!'

'His capacity for hard work, relentless application and focus, allied to his God-given gifts, has made him a champion every Indian can be proud of.' IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal ramps the ball to fine......

'Jaiswal has cricketing world at his feet'

'This boy's is special. Looking at where he's come from, the way he's been batting and handling fame, it's not easy sometimes to handle fame' IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal ended the day two at unbeaten......