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Bangladeshis hope for normalcy with new govt at the helm

People in Bangladesh have welcomed the new interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, hoping it would restore order, end repression and hold a fair election to facilitate a democratic......

Yunus takes oath as head of interim B'desh; says will rein in conspirators

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus on Thursday took oath as the head of an interim government, replacing Sheikh Hasina who abruptly resigned and fled to India leaving the country in turmoil following......

'People are scared to go to a police station'

'They are afraid that if they approach a police station for filing a complaint they might themselves get arrested under some random charges.' IMAGE: Some of the 105 establishments outside the......

When a Nobel Laureate comes to town!

What does Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee thinks about India's education sector?Text: Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com. Photographs: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com IMAGE: Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee......

Astounding images from the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards

Talented photographers from across the world have been named as winners of diverse open categories at the Sony World Photography Awards -- and the champions were judged on just a single image.......

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

If Cyrus's protestations of having no knowledge of his imminent dismissal are to be taken at face value, he was extraordinarily naive and insulated from the ground reality.There were enough straws......

Tatas falls off top 5 in attractive brands list, down to 7

While study was done before the current boardroom battle began, the findings indicate Tata is no longer viewed as aspirational brand by working professionals. Once among the top five most......

'Superstar chairmen across corporate India don't want to give up power'

The Tata Sons controversy has raised governance concerns.Arun Duggal and Mohandas Pai on the role of independent directors in such conflict situations. Independent directors must help find......

Mistry's ouster: How the tables turned at Bombay House

What could be the reason for this swift change in less than four years of Mistry taking charge? People in the know said it was building up. The latest trigger was Tata Power’s acquisition of......

First-time women directors deepen talent pool

Professionals with global experience among those debuting in corporate boardrooms Tasneem Vikram Singh Mehta is no stranger to challenges. She is credited with transforming Mumbai’s Dr Bhau......

'My Heart Yearns For Dilip Sahib'

'How do we truly measure a life? Is it in milestones or the fleeting moments we cherish later?''Or perhaps in the anniversaries that come each year, like an old friend?' Photograph: Kind courtesy......

'I'd Love Challenging Roles, But Who Will Give Them To Me?'

'Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted me to play Qudsia Begum with a glass of wine in one hand and a cigarette in the other. I told Sanjayji I have never held a cigarette in my hand.' IMAGE: Farida Jalal......

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Heeramandi, a passion project that took off after years in development and planning, mirrors Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film-making's finest and frustrating features, observes Sukanya Verma. It's......

Alia, Ananya, Sonakshi Watch Heeramandi

Everyone in Bollywood seemed to have the same entry in their busy dairy schedules on April 24: Attend the grand screening of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic Web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.......

Dil Dosti Dilemma Review: Sweet

Dil Dosti Dilemma is a coming-of-age series without profanity, and that by itself breaks the current mould, observes Deepa Gahlot. They are all Daddy's Darlings, spoiled, privileged brats, but......

Kenya's lesbian footballers fight for the right to play

'No coach has ever stood up in defence of any lesbian players. Some even refuse to include us in their teams' IMAGE: Members of the ‘Chosen Few’ soccer team train during a practice......

Asia Cup Archery: India tops qualification round

IMAGE: India's Rishabh Yadav in action during the Asia Cup Archery in Phuket on Wednesday. Photograph: Archery Association of India/Twitter Ridhi Phor and Rishabh Yadav helped India top the......

Sports Shorts: Joshna enters Egyptian Open quarters

IMAGE: India's Joshna Chinappa in action during her match against Egypt's Farida Mohamed at the Egyptian Open on Tuesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy, CIB Egyptian Squash Open/Twitter India's......

Sports Shorts: Kenya's Chepkoech smashes women's steeplechase world record

IMAGE: Kenya's Beatrice Chepkoech celebrates winning and in the process setting a new Women's 3000m Steeplechase World Record at the Diamond League in Monaco at Stade Louis II, on Saturday.......

Sports Shorts: Schumacher's ex-manager wants the truth about his health

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday IMAGE: Former Ferrari Formula One World Champion Michael Schumache. Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images Willi Weber, former......

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