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Why Manmohan skipped meals during his Cambridge days

While studying in Cambridge University on a scholarship in the mid 1950s, money was the only real problem for Manmohan Singh and there were times when he had to skip meals or live on a sixpence bar......

Manmohan Singh dropped pre-medical, pursued economics: Daughter's book

Manmohan Singh had joined a pre-medical course as his father wanted him to become a doctor but pulled out after a couple of months, losing interest in the subject, according to a book on the former......

A Hug For Donald

Trump supporters were delighted and delirious; Harris supporters dejected and despondent. IMAGE: A Trump supporter hugs a cardboard cut-out of Donald at the New York Young Republican Club......

Maha BJP chief's son's Audi hits multiple vehicles, 2 injured

Police have arrested the driver of a luxury car, owned by Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule's son Sanket, after it hit several vehicles in Nagpur city, an official......

Govt trying to save Bawankule's son in Audi smash-up, alleges Oppn

The police arrested the driver of a luxury car, owned by Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party president Chandrashekhar Bawankule's son Sanket, after it rammed into multiple vehicles in Nagpur, an......

Lab Or Natural? What Diamond Would You Prefer?

Suddenly, the legendary advertising line -- a diamond is forever -- is losing its shine. Kindly note the images has only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Bat......

SOM Distilleries debuts in K'taka with Woodpecker beer

Bhopal-based SOM Distilleries and Breweries has entered the Karnataka market with “Woodpecker” premium beer, India’s first twist cap beer. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Som Group......

United Breweries sees fizz in premium beer segment

Bengaluru-based United Breweries (UBL), makers of Kingfisher beer, is eying strong growth in the premium beer segment, driven by changing consumer preferences towards premiumisation. Photograph:......

CRED's Kunal Shah Is Top Startup Founder-Investor

Kunal Shah has funded over 266 startups including Razorpay, Snapdeal, Zetwork, BlueSmart, Unacademy, Bliss Club, and Spinny, amongst others. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Kunal Shah, the......

Wine maker Sula Vineyard eyes double-digit growth on premiumisation

Raising toast to 25 successful years, India’s largest wine maker Sula Vineyard is eyeing a sustained double-digit growth in revenue over the next five years, buoyed by growth in the premium......

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

None of Amjad Khan's subsequent roles could outshine Sholay.He had begun his career at the top and had no higher peaks left to conquer.Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor on his 80th birth......

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.''And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"''Making light of the situation, Girish......

Elizabeth Debicki Gets Her First Emmy

IMAGE: Elizabeth Debicki with her Emmy. Photograph: Mike Blake/ Reuters Elizabeth Debicki stood out at the 76th Emmy Awards, held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, on Sunday, September......

Kajol Wants This Video Of Ajay Devgn

Film folk have a lot to celebrate on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kajol/Instagram On Ajay Devgn's 55th birthday on April 2, his wife Kajol sent him warm wishes on social media. 'Since I......

Aavesham: The Psycho As Self-Designated Guardian

Watching Aavesham is like sprinting through the whole history of our mass-masala movies and seeing it in a new light, notes Sreehari Nair.And this, incidentally, is the story of Fahadh Faasil's......

Cummins gives major update on Starc's availability for 5th Test

IMAGE: Australian captain Pat Cummins admitted that Mitchell Starc was battling an ailment. Photograph: ICC/X Australia captain Pat Cummins and his team engineered one of the best wins of his......

Was Jaiswal really out? Cummins says it was clear

No one has complete confidence in ultra-edge, but Yashasvi Jaiswal hit it: Pat Cummins IMAGE: Pat Cummins, expressed his displeasure at the quality of technology being used for ultra edge in......

'Siraj is a good character, he is a bit like Kohli'

IMAGE: India pacer Mohammed Siraj was involved in a verbal altercation with Travis Head during the second Test in Adelaide. Photograph: BCCI/X Mohammed Siraj's hot temper has become a topic of......

Cook predicts Joe Root will shatter Tendulkar's Test record

IMAGE: Joe Root's remarkable form over the past four years has seen him score more than half of his total 35 Test centuries in that period, averaging close to 60. Photograph: Andrew......

Kompany downplays Bayern's goal glut in UCL opener

IMAGE: Bayern Munich players celebrate after their 9-2 win over Dynamo Zagreb in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Bayern Munich/X Bayern Munich's 9-2 demolition of......

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