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The year that was: Dubious awards of 2019

The year has come to an end and we are looking forward to 2020. While we think back of the events that shaped the year, we couldn’t help but think of these awards for these personalities.......

Jeevan Abichandani a Hero of Chemistry

Dr Jeevan S Abichandani, research and development manager at Univation, an ExxonMobil joint venture, was honored by the American Chemical Society as a 2007 Hero of Chemistry. Dr Abhichandani was......

Sneh Mehtani wins NJ hospitality award

Sneh Mehtani has often wondered over the last 25 years what could have happened to her career had she not worked at a mortuary. "If I had succeeded as an esthetician, I would not have got into the......

Jamshed Bharucha to head Cooper Union College

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, one of the topmost educational institutions in the United States, has an illustrious history. Abraham Lincoln gave his 'Right Makes Might'......

Mortuaries of Science

Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) examines the fallout of China's space achievement on Indian science and technology.Part I: Chinaman in space: Wake up call for IndiaAt the very basic level, Indian......

Tata Nano bags gold in 2010 Edison Awards

Tata Nano has won the gold prize in the best new product segment under the transportation category at the 2010 Edison Awards. Recognised as America's innovation award, the Edison Awards symbolise......

Lessons for foreign firms from SoftBank Energy's exit

This marks the largest investor exit from the Indian renewable energy market. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com SoftBank Energy India (SB Energy) ended its short five-year tryst with India......

'Next decade to be golden era of entrepreneurship in India'

Simply amazed by the quality and scale of startup companies being launched in India in the last few years, top Silicon Valley experts have said that next decade is going to be ‘golden......

India's $100 bn solar push draws foreign firms as locals take backseat

India's $100 billion push into solar energy over the next decade will be driven by foreign players as uncompetitive local manufacturers fall by the wayside, no longer protected by government......

Meet electricity's marathon man, Rajiv Mishra

Being a company with its headquarters in Hong Kong, CLP saw early that the pollution caused by China’s rush for industrial growth would lead inevitably to demands for cleaner......

How India's FIRST feature film was made

At a time when many women were forbidden by their caste-conscious families from taking up acting assignments in an industry not deemed respectable, Phalke wanted to cast his wife as the female lead......

'National Awards are not corrupted'

Rock On II sees the dishy Arjun Rampal back on the big screen, where he reunites with the members of Magik -- Farhan Akhtar and Purab Kohli. Joining the cast, and the band, are Shraddha......

How a desi is making waves at MoMA

'We'll certainly have Hollywood productions, so why wouldn't we have Bollywood?'Indira Kannan reports. IMAGE: Members of the 69th Berlin film festival's international jury arrive for the awards......

Readers' choice on the best, worst actors of 2002

Thu Dec 26 21:01:21 2002 Name:ajit gokhaleCity, Country:usaYour Views:I think Anil kapoor was the best in Nayak.He is an in-depth actor above all the current crop. (I think Amitabh is running out......

Pele @80: Milestones in the soccer legend's career

IMAGE: Brazilian footballer Pele in training for Brazil's match against England on January 1, 1963. Photograph: Keystone/Getty Images Brazilian football great Pele celebrated his 80th......

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Mahendra Singh Dhoni turns 40 on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. One of India's most loved cricketers, MSD led India to three World Cup titles and the No 1 ranking in Test cricket. As the legend turns 40,......

Copa America PIX: Brazil have three goals disallowed, held

Roberto Firmino had a goal chalked off late in the first half after the referee awarded a foul against the hosts, before substitute Gabriel Jesus found the net on the hour mark only for a Video......

PHOTOS: Brazil down Argentina; Belgium held by Netherlands

Images from the football friendly matches played on Tuesday night.Miranda heads late winner as Brazil beat Argentina IMAGE: Brazil's players celebrate after winning their match against Argentina.......

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