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Trump sworn in as 47th US President, says 'golden age' begins now

In a remarkable comeback to power, Donald J Trump Monday took oath as the 47th president of the United States and immediately promised a blitz of executive orders as he announced the beginning of a......

MVA manifesto promises period leaves, free cervical cancer vaccine

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi on Sunday released its manifesto for the Maharashtra assembly polls, promising free cervical cancer vaccines for girls aged 9 to 16 and and two optional leave days......

Trump, Melania Vote In Florida

Glimpses of Election Day across the USA. IMAGE: Republican presidential nominee Donald J Trump with wife Melania alongside speaks to reporters after he voted at the Mandel Recreation......

'He Was Not An 'I' Man At All'

'He was a practical person who ensured that he thought about the common man, animals, the fact that they have a life and they have to be respected.' IMAGE: Ratan Tata, then chairman emeritus of......

The Ghost Village Of Tamil Nadu

Two sons return to their dead father's village to keep alive memories, and are the only ones living in the crumbling hamlet, discovers A Ganesh Nadar. IMAGE: A crumbling structure in......

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

'We have essentially tried to set out an agenda for the next five years and it, in essence, represents the political commitment to that agenda.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com ......

Who Fared Better On Economy? Modi Or Manmohan

Whether it was the MGNREGS or the NFSA or the Aadhaar-based DBT scheme for cash transfer, the Modi government has built on the basic architecture created by the Singh government. Policy makers in......

India's oil import bill to top $100 bn in current fiscal

India's crude oil import bill is set to exceed $100 billion in the current fiscal year ending March 31, almost double its spending last year, as international oil prices trade at seven-year highs.......

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

'Professors can teach even when they are 90 because they don't lose their skill with words. Go deeper and there's spirituality in it,' Dr Swati Piramal tells Pavan Lall. Illustrations: Dominic......

Why Apple Wants Indian Workers To Work Longer Hours

India's stiff labour laws were one key issue that Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed with Prime Minister Modi on his recent visit. Kindly note the image has only been published for representational......

'I Wanted To Make A Happy Film'

'I wanted people to know that women across all ages have an exciting life.' IMAGE: Tahira Kashyap Khurrana with Divya Dutta and Sakshi Tanwar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Tahira Kashyap......

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too. Long before there was cable TV,......

Malaika has a Question for YOU

Nushrratt is recuperating... Parineeti wants a dog... Photograph: Kind courtesy Malaika Arora/Instagram Malaika Arora has a question for you: 'What's your idea of a wholesome meal? 'To me it is......

'Lunchbox is such a good film that I'm not worried about how it will do'

Irrfan claimed The Lunchbox is the reason he became an actor. His co-star in the film, Nimrat Kaur, loved being a part of it as well. Even film critics cannot get enough of it, and the film has......

'I don't want to do movies just to pay my bills'

After the blockbuster Bachchan, Parul Yadav will be seen in a Yograj Bhat film for the first time. She talks to Praveen Sundaram/Rediff.com about working with Yograj Bhat in Vaastu Prakaara and her......

EPL PIX: Liverpool stay atop table; City down Fulham

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played across England, on Saturday. IMAGE: Liverpool players celebrate with Diogo Jota after he scored the opening goal against Crystal Palace. Photograph:......

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

Anjali quickly decided not to pursue her career in medicine. If she had worked in a government hospital, she would have had to do her fair share of nights and weekends in hospital, which would have......

Saina hits out at Congress leader for sexist remark

IMAGE: Saina Nehwal and veteran Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa. Photograph: Saina Nehwal/Instagram and ANI. Star shuttler Saina Nehwal on Saturday lashed out at Shamanur......

Saina hit out at Congress leader for sexist remark