India's Untold Nepal Stories

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts. A fascinating......

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

Shreekant Sambrani remembers P R S 'Biki' Oberoi, personal friend and hospitality icon, who passed into the ages this week. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   P R S (Biki to friends)......

Modi, Biden raise a toast to 'ever-lasting friendship'

Indian Americans have played a significant role in the all-round development of the nation they live in and also in strengthening the India-US relationship, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on......

Indian democracy's collapse will impact world, Rahul Gandhi tells US media

Asserting that Indian democracy is a "global public good", Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that its "collapse" will have an impact on the world and is not in America's national interest.......

Covid has taken sheen off India's most exclusive clubs

Few of these highly sought-after socialising and networking hubs are seeing much activity as regulars are missing in action. The bars at the Delhi Gymkhana Club are closed. So is the Lady......

Nooyi, Banga attend Trump's power dinner for top CEOs

PepsiCo's outgoing CEO Indra Nooyi and MasterCard's chief executive Ajay Banga were among a small group of top corporate leaders hosted by US President Donald Trump for a dinner at his private golf......

Segregated Saudis flirt via Bluetooth

The restaurant, like all Riyadh eateries, has taken precautions to prevent its male and female diners from seeing or contacting each other.Circular white walls surround each table in the family......

A Memorable Dinner With Aamir Khan

By refusing to follow the pack and remain politically correct, Aamir Khan has paid a price.A fascinating excerpt from Shobhaa De's new book, Insatiable. IMAGE: Aamir Khan. All photographs: Kind......

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode......

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Dreams and drama coexist in Yash Chopra's universe. From painting the screen in scenic splendours and chiffon soft romances to delving in the dark, grey areas of human behaviour and ardour, his......

Why Janhvi Kapoor was in Tirupati on her birthday

'We all need the blessings of the gods at a time when we are just breathing free again after the pandemic.' Photograph: Janhvi Kapoor/Instagram Janhvi Kapoor in many ways, reminds me of her......

Pochettino leaves Chelsea; Guardiola manager of the year

IMAGE: Mauricio Pochettino left Chelsea after a turbulent campaign despite a late rally to finish sixth and secure European football for next season. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters Mauricio......

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

'We used to get Rs 250 for a Test match, and if the match was over in 4 days, 50 rupees were cut.' IMAGE: Chandu Borde at the Chandu Borde Pavillion at the Poona Club. Photograph: Archana......

Chhetri talks about his routine and impending fatherhood

IMAGE: Sunil Chhetri and his wife Sonam are expecting their first child soon. Photograph: Kind Courtesy ISL/Twitter With his wife Sonam expecting, Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri said he......

Pawar, Fadnavis make power-play for MCA over dinner

IMAGE: Sharad Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis to talk cricket over dinner in Mumbai. Photograph: ANI Photo Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, NCP president Sharad......

What Should Change In Indian Cricket?

'In India we have a lot of superstar worship.''If we lose a match, but Tendulkar hits a century people are happy that their star did not let them down.''This should change. People should support......