Cyclone Dana weakens; two more killed in Bengal as toll rises to 4

Two more persons died in West Bengal due to cyclone Dana, taking the toll to four, officials said on Saturday. IMAGE: Vehicles wade through a waterlogged road after heavy rainfall as an effect of......

From media to NBFCs, Ramoji Rao left his imprint in many industries

Veteran media personality and business tycoon Ch Ramoji Rao, who passed away in Hyderabad on Saturday, is a versatile genius whose work is unparalleled across various fields like media,......

Three Lessons To Learn From Dronaacharya

Dronaacharya was the victim of what we would today call a politically motivated disinformation campaign. The Pandav strategy had the classic characteristics of disinformation. Three takeaways for......

Major defence deals with India to be announced: White House

The historic summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden will result in some major defence agreements, including an unprecedented deal on co-producing jet engines, the White......

We may be heading for 7%+ growth

The market price action seems to point in this direction.Let's hope we finally break out.It is about time! asserts Akash Prakash. IMAGE: The bull at the Bombay Stock Exchange. Photograph: Shailesh......

Things to check before building your house

You are likely to face legal problems and cost escalation, if these issues aren’t nipped in the bud. Bangalore resident Priya Kumar had always planned to build a house. The thought of being......

IL&FS case reveals what India's resolution mechanism is lacking

The infra-major going belly up cracked open some major flaws in the system — the most evident being weak corporate governance and how layers of corporate structures could be formed adding to......

How the Companies Act is likely to change

The panel suggests the government be authorised to raise the thresholds, which trigger applicability of Corporate Social Responsibility provisions. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The......

Connect Review: Predictable

Like the countless other things that were made possible online by the deadly coronavirus, Connect adds demonic possession and exorcism to the list, observes S Saraswathi. With the threat of......

'Only a genius like Sahir Ludhianvi would describe this ebb and flow of time and fame so beautifully'

'No matter how big the name, no one lives forever; like medicines, we come with an expiry date.''But, in the short time that we have, we try to make something that will stay on long after we are......

Sushant's death: Uddhav stands by Mumbai police

'We will interrogate and punish the guilty.''Please don't use this case as a Maharashtra versus Bihar issue.''This is the most deplorable thing to do.' IMAGE: Sushant Singh Rajput at a CRPF base......

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's Iftar indulgence!

It’s the holy month of Ramzan and Mumbai's film folk are making the most of it by indulging in some mouthwatering Iftar delicacies. Even Shilpa Shetty Kundra, who's passionate about eating......

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......

How Gukesh Became A Chess Prodigy

A lot has been written about Dommaraju Gukesh, but have you wondered about how it is to be the parents of a genius and budding World Champion. Photograph: D Gukesh/X   IMAGE: A young Gukesh......

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

'I am not envious of those who are making millions. It's their era and I had my era.' IMAGE: Cricket legend Salim Durani trains budding cricketers in Jamnagar in this January 2004 photograph.......

Former BCCI chief Pawar's advice to sports administrators

'There is no need to bring politics into everything. Sports is one such field where you should never bring in politics.' IMAGE: NCP supremo Sharad Pawar, centre, is felicitated during the Namastey......

Fans to vote on man of the match at football WC

Fans from across the globe rather than FIFA officials will determine the man-of-the-match awards at this year's World Cup in South Africa. The technical study group of world soccer's governing body......