Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Donald Trump's exaggerated opinion of his dealmaking capacity can get him into trouble, observes R Sriram. The danger this time is that the overestimation of his deal making capabilities and the......

Mahatma Carter

Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician. Carter bears not a small resemblance to another leader of another large country, who was also in politics but......

Why Latin America Loves India And Vice Versa

The warmth and respect for India were evident wherever I went and noticed how most Latin Americans have Indian gurus either directly or online and yoga was very much in vogue, observes Ambassador T......

When Modi told Obama his limo was as big as his mother's house

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Barack Obama in 2014 that the size of the then US president's car was almost as big as the house his mother lived in, helping the two leaders with humble origins......

Why advertisers are boycotting Facebook

'This is the first time there has been an attempt to use market forces to counter disinformation on social media,' notes Devangshu Datta.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The advertising......

For US, Indian IT is key to competitiveness: Wipro

US President Barack Obama's visit has highlighted that there is an increasing realisation in America about Indian IT being key to its competitiveness, the country's third largest IT firm Wipro said......

US House passes landmark health care bill

Marking the fulfillment of a decades-long goal of the Democratic party, the US House of Representatives on Monday passed the sweeping health care reform package, giving a political victory to......

Why did Iran eject India from port, oil field deals?

Iran's growing proximity to China may have also played a part, report Shine Jacob and Megha Manchanda. IMAGE: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani inaugurates the first phase of Chabahar port in the......

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

'Hot Mess Holiday airs on December 11 -- it's a really fun story.' IMAGE: Kal Penn on the cover of his memoir, You Can't Be Serious. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kal Penn/Instagram Kal Penn discusses......

LeBron rewrites playbook on athlete activism on way to the top

IMAGE: LeBron James became a leading voice in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Photograph: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters LeBron James broke the all-time NBA scoring......

PICS: Alcaraz, Ruud to clash for US Open crown, No. 1 spot

IMAGE: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after clinching victory over Frances Tiafoe of the United States in the US Open men's singles semi-final at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New......

Olympics: Biles withdraws from event finals for vault and uneven bars

'It's honestly petrifying trying to do a skill but not having your mind & body in sync.' IMAGE: The decision to drop out of two more finals means Simone Biles will not defend the vaulting gold she......

Tiger Woods is recovering at home after car crash

IMAGE: Tiger woods reacts. Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters Golfer Tiger Woods said on Tuesday he is back home and continuing his recovery after suffering severe leg injuries in a car accident......