As fires continue to rip through Australia, some devastating numbers are emerging: At least 24 people killed. More than 15.6 million acres torched. Over 1,400 homes destroyed. And, according to one......
For the first time in our political history, Pakistan has become centre stage of the incumbent's campaign, points out Shekhar Gupta.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com In the years I used to......
“Terrorists won’t win,” New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said after a blast at the Port Authority terminal in Manhattan during the morning rush hour on Monday, which injured......
The video, produced by Xinhua, China's official news agency, ridicules India and Indians, and has poorly spelt subtitles and racial stereotypes.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Reactions......
Here's your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world UK PM Cameron says he is related to Kim Kardashian David Cameron has been keeping a secret. He is......
Economists mostly failed to predict the worst economic crisis since the 1930s. Now they can't agree how to solve it. People are starting to wonder: What good are economists anyway? A commenter on a......
For top bankers and other high-profile company executives, it pays to be a little paranoid about personal safety these days. As public distaste at taxpayer-funded bail-outs has turned to "bonus......
At a recent White House meeting, Paul Volcker, the 81-year-old former chairman of the Fed and a part-time adviser to Barack Obama, said the president should delay revamping the US regulatory system......
A 62-year-old pilot was set Monday to make a historic trip into space by becoming the first human to fly a privately built ship beyond Earth's atmosphere.Mike Melvill will command SpaceShipOne,......
7.30 am: Woke up groggy-eyed. Reached out for the newspaper and watched CNBC for about half an hour. So many results, so many stocks to check out.8.45 am: Feel all pepped up for another day of......
'When Rajkummar Rao plays Bose with his tummy jutting out, Buddha Ears, his mouth puffed, and his talk straight, it feels more like an echo piece than a real person,' feels Sreehari Nair. Bose:......
Priyanka Chopra, who is making waves in the West, recently attended the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with US President Barack Obama, his wife Michelle Obama and many other......
His name is Alejandro González Iñárritu. Out of the six feature films, Alejandro González Iñárritu has directed, every single one has found its way to the......
Golden Globes that could go wrong. The Golden Globes frequently come with their share of pre-Oscar disappointments. But this time, while predicting who will win, we decided also to look at ones who......
Friends with Kids is one of the best films to hit the home market in recent weeks, writes Arthur J Pais.Friends with Kids, an engaging, witty and touching relationship comedy had many reasons to be......
IMAGE: Luton Town's Cauley Woodrow celebrates with Carlton Morris on scoring their second goal against Everton at Goodison Park, Liverpool, on Saturday. Photographs: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images......
'Because Usain told me, 'you've got to win, you've got to do your best or you can't go home' IMAGE: Yohan Blake of Jamaica, Trae Williams of Australia and Adam Gemili of England......
- 'The job is done. I never thought on my first jump that would be the gold medal.' - 'I wanted it so much. It came together, the stars aligned.' IMAGE: Christian Taylor competes in the men's......
Pat Cummins to replace Harris in the Ashes squad Pacer Ryan Harris played 27 Tests for Australia. Photograph: Morne de Klerk/Getty Images Australia's injury-plagued paceman Ryan Harris announced......
Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates after picking a wicket. Photograph: Scott Barbour/Getty Images Steve Smith led the way with another good knock as Australia raced to 251 for 6 and a lead of 348......