How best to remember George Fernandes?

'A fierce crusader against communalism, George joined hands with majoritarian forces, never to revisit or re-assess his saffron association.''He was a Union minister in 1998-2004, a time when......

The Jaya you didn't know

'We spoke of everything but politics.''She was well-versed in the Eng. Lit. canon of Dickens and Austen, but had also read Oscar Wilde's famous epistolary tract from jail, De Profundis.'Sunil Sethi......

Which church will Obama visit on Sunday?

Notwithstanding the attempts by sections of the Republican party to question his religion -- even dub him a Muslim -- Barack Obama has been outspoken about his Christian faith. This Sunday......

Advani's book exposes his pettiness

So powerful is the spin machine that certain political leaders command that the media becomes a willful accomplice in lionising them. Take P V Narasimha Rao. This cynical advocate of defeatism, in......

Another jolt for Indian IT firms

Nortel Networks, North America's biggest telephone equipment maker, filed for bankruptcy today, hoping to save a once high-flying business. The move will impact Indian information technology......

Global IT firms on a hiring spree in India

As the talent hunt for skilled technology workers intensifies worldwide, India has emerged as the top destination for global IT companies' hiring spree, a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers reveals.......

'Hold on to frontline stocks'

Duringthe weekly money chat with Pranav Sanghavi on Tuesday, questions revolved around which stocks to hold on toin a market which is highly unpredictable.Like always, Sanghavi was quickand precise......

5 stock market survival tools

Adventure enthusiasts travel for hours to get to Devprayag in north India to get the buzz of white-water rafting. Swinging up and down the 130-km stretch, they get the heart-stopping thrill of......

Golden Globes 2019: The *inside* story

We love Charlize Theron's look! Stars sprucing up in designer numbers, spouting speeches galore... it's time for the 76th Golden Globes! Charlize Theron, Alyssa Milano, Jessica Chastain and Allison......

Sacred Games: The Gangster as Mumbai

'What would a composite of Dawood, Rajan, and Arun Gawli be like?''What if an absconding mafia boss were to land in Mumbai tomorrow, tired from all the running, and tender his final apology to the......

Your Favourite Oscar Speech? VOTE!

Heartfelt, sharp, aware, bright, and sincere, these are the best speeches from the show. There’s an art to a great Oscar speech, and it comes accompanied by massive odds: a ticking......

The Last Samurai is a cruise for Tom!

If Sergi Leone could teach Hollywood a few things aboutWesterns, and Shekar Kapur could show the British a way to make more interesting historical films, Edward Zwick can be forgiven for making a......

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday.Rediff.com salutes the legend. IMAGE: Bedi in action, August 2, 1971. Photograph: Dennis Oulds/Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty......

EPL PIX: Chelsea rally in dramatic draw with Liverpool

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday IMAGE: Chelsea's Axel Disasi celebrates scoring their first goal against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. Photograph: Tony......

EPL PIX: Rampant Man City crush Arsenal; Chelsea fall at home

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Wednesday. IMAGE: Machester City's Erling Haalaand celebrates on scoring against Arsenal at Etihad Stadium in London. Photograph: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images......

PIX: Haaland scores again as Manchester City close in on Arsenal

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League. IMAGE: Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring Manchester City's second goal during the Premier League match against Leicester City, at Etihad......

EPL PIX: City, Chelsea, Spurs win; Liverpool lose

Haaland spot kick gives Man City win IMAGE: Erling Haaland celebrates scoring the goal for Manchester City from the penalty spot during the Premier League match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst......