New bill in US Congress to ease arms sales to India

In a powerful signal to New Delhi that the United States is a reliable defence partner, Senators Mark Warner and John Cornyn introduced US-India Defense Technology and Partnership Act in......

13 US soldiers, 60 Afghans killed in ISIS attacks in Kabul

Thirteen US soldiers were killed and 18 others injured in the attack outside the Kabul airport carried out by the Islamic State in one of the worst terrorist strikes in Afghanistan in over a year,......

Immediately sending whole series of help to India: Biden

The United States is sending a whole series of help that India needs in its battle against COVID-19, President Joe Biden said in Washington, DC, reiterating that New Delhi had done the same when......

US senators vote in favour of debating Obamacare repeal

The United States Senate has voted to start deliberations to repeal and replace Obamacare, a major step forward for President Donald Trump, who has been a strong critic of his predecessor's......

M&As can negatively impact workforce, is there a way out?

Mergers are not just about balance sheets or marketing synergies; they are also about those who make the synergies real, says Shyamal Majumdar. A new chief executive officer (CEO) takes charge and......

Why was this billionaire arrested?

It is not every day that one of the planet's richest men is arrested by his government. IMAGE: Saudi Prince Al-Waleed arrives at the presidential palace in Kabul to meet then Afghan president......

PM Modi in the US: 6 key developments so far

It is significant that the PM's appeal to invest in India comes at a time when the global economy is facing a difficult phase Prime Minister Modi and Marillyn A Hewson, chairwoman, president and......

'You can't stand on a podium and preach to India'

'India is no longer the India of the '70s and the '80s.''It's a large country with the fastest growing economy.''In working with India, you just can't go and humiliate the nation publicly.' USIBC......

50 years of Oscar glory: 10 things you didn't know about My Fair Lady

Celebrating 50 years of a timeless Hollywood classic. Some lessons are impossible to forget. Particularly when rendered in the delightful form of Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison. It’s been a......

Review: Why The Lego Batman Movie is the best Batman movie

It's been a while since we've had a Batman film we can love, says Raja Sen. There are many Batmen. Detective. Dark Knight. Dancer. Father-figure. Fascist. Flirt. Teacher. Troublemaker. Terrorist.......

'Aditya Chopra was the first person to read Baar Baar Dekho'

'I wrote the Baar Baar Dekho script seven years ago. At that time, it was called Saat Steps.  Later it was called Kal Jisne Dekha.  It became Baar Baar......

SEE: Is PSL better than the IPL? Billings spills truth bomb

  SEE: Sam Billings drops truth bomb on IPL-PSL comparison. VIDEO: Kind courtesy Imran Siddiqui Sports/X English cricketer Sam Billings used some good old humour to drop a truth bomb on a......

Why RR Languishes In 9th Spot

RR lost as many as 5 games this IPL after being in a seemingly winning position. Had they managed to win those games, they would have sealed a playoff spot. IMAGE: The injury to regular skipper......

Owen's fastest ton powers Hurricanes to 1st BBL title

IMAGE: Thunder posted 182-7, but Mitch Owen’s 108 off 42 balls led Hobart to 185-3, winning with 35 balls to spare. Photograph: BBL/X Mitch Owen blasted the Big Bash League's equal-fastest......

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a special 4-part series. Part 1: When It Was Bradman Versus India Part......

Top 10 Flops of IPL 2024

IPL 2024 saw countless records falling by the wayside!A lot of the big names smashed their way to the top, while quite a few young players also left their mark with some sizzling performances. But......