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UK's richest 10% took half of wealth from India during colonialism

The United Kingdom extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism between 1765 and 1900 and USD 33.8 trillion of this went to the richest 10 per cent -- enough money to......

Time We Understood America's Game

Sections of our media and elite take Western reports/judgements at face value and are ready to condemn the targets without understanding the deeper power linkages behind such actions, asserts......

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best......

Shivaji's 'Tiger Claws' set for journey to India from UK for exhibition

The Victoria and Albert (V and A) Museum is all set to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Maharashtra government next week, which will see 17th century ‘Tiger Claws' weapon believed......

'What haven't the Gorkhas done for the Indian Army?'

'Gorkhas are terrific soldiers. They are known the world over for their fighting qualities.' IMAGE: Gorkha soldiers in the Indian Army. Photograph: From the Rediff Archives "In the Kargil War in......

Mahindra picks up minority stake in East India Company

Mahindra Group has acquired a minority stake in the East India Company, the global luxury brand owned by Indian-origin entrepreneur Sanjiv Mehta who relaunched the company here in August 2010.......

M&As back in action, up 14% in 1st 9 months

After a year of decline, mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in India increased 13.8 per cent, reaching $69.2 billion in the first nine months of 2024, as against $60.8 billion during the same period......

'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......

25 Global Brands Coming To India!

'The Indian retail landscape is poised for a significant shift with the anticipated arrival of several prominent international luxury fashion brands in 2024.' Kindly note the image has been posted......

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

The BSA Gold Star is launched....Ola Enters e-motorbikes Biz... Bajaj, TVS To Enter e2Ws Market... IMAGE: Mahindra and Mahindra Chairman Anand Mahindra at the launch of the BSA Gold Star 650 at......

Ready for Sunny Leone's new film?

Film folk are slowly trying to return to the lives they knew before the pandemic struck. While many of them have returned to their shoots, award functions have also started rolling out their red......

Meet Pazhassi Raja's commander-in-chief

Hariharan's Pazhassi Raja releasing on October 16, is turning out to be one of the most eagerly awaited and expensive films made in Malayalam. With Mohanlal introducing Pazhassi Raja in......

October Releases: The Sky Is Pink, Saand Ki Aankh

October has mega releases coming up, thanks to some important holidays on the calendar. Gandhi Jayanti, on October 2, has War and Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy coming up. The Diwali weekend has......

All the action from Kangana's Manikarnika

What do you think of Kangana's look? Kangana Ranaut treated us to a sketch of the historical character she will play in her new film, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi. Based on the life of Rani......

Now, Pazhassi Raja in Tamil

After storming theatres in Kerala and many other places, filmmaker Hariharan's Pazhassi Raja in Tamil will hit theatres all over Tamil Nadu on November 20. If Pazhassi Raja was introduced by......

Ferrari begins Magic India Discovery Tour

Ratan Tata flagged off the Ferrari Magic India Discovery Tour near the Gateway of India in Mumbai on Monday. Ferrari announced the start of the new Prancing Horse adventure, which got underway in......

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