What's Inside the Republic Day Invitation Box?

The Rashtrapati Bhavan has invited guests from across India and abroad to attend the Republic Day parade on January 26, 2025, with a specially curated invitation package showcasing unique......

A Desi Jugaad Experience on Air India

As for now, let's just say Air India has a long way to go before it can be the reliable, comfortable, choice we all dream of. But until then, we'll just keep our expectations in check, enjoy the......

India lodges strong protest with Pak over remarks against Bhagat Singh

India has noted the recent reports regarding objectionable remarks made against Bhagat Singh in Pakistan and lodged a strong protest with Islamabad on the issue, the government said in Lok Sabha on......

Manmohan Singh: Man of few words but immense wisdom

Born in a village in undivided Punjab, now in Pakistan, former prime minister Manmohan Singh's family witnessed first-hand the tragic Partition and he often spoke of communal harmony in his long......

Depreciating rupee offers opportunities for NRIs, GCCs

Industry experts say the rupee's record low last week presents an investment opportunity for non-resident Indians (NRIs) and global capability centres (GCCs). Illustration: Dominic......

Why CEOs, Bankers Want To Be Like Bumrah

From CEOs to RBI governors, cricket's rich imagery and strategy resonate deeply with leadership, uncertainty, and decision-making across industries and global diplomacy, points out Suveen Sinha.......

M&A deals rise 13.5% in '24 so far

The largest transactions of the year include the merger of Quality Care India and Aster DM Healthcare valued at $5.08 billion, followed by Bharti Enterprises’ acquisition of a 24.5 per cent......

Failure to disclose foreign assets, income to invite Rs 10L penalty: I-T dept

The Income-Tax Department on Sunday cautioned taxpayers that failure to disclose assets held abroad or income earned in foreign shores in the ITR can attract a penalty of Rs 10 lakh under the......

'Society Knows Mamta Kulkarni's Past'

'Suddenly, she arrives in India, participates in the Maha Kumbh and is given the position of Mahamandleshwar.''This needs investigation.' IMAGE: Mamta Kulkarni with Kinnar Akhada President Laxmi......

'Shyam Had The Answer To Every 'Why' Under The Sun'

'I find his sense of history astounding, not just history of film, but of life in general.'Another fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book Shyam Benegal. PART I: 'Smita Didn't Want Anything......

'He was always very indulgent towards me, a bit like a father to a wayward son'

'Satyadev Dubey left without writing the dialogues for the end of Mandi. So there would be brainstorming sessions before every scene.' 'One particular scene needed a dramatic opening line and no......

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"' IMAGE: Shyam Benegal with Om Puri on his son Ishaan's......

Having family on tour important for players: Buttler

'I don't think it affects the cricket too much.' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma has already voiced his apprehension with BCCI's new guidelines, which allows families no more than two weeks on tours exceeding......

'Dus saal ho gaye yaar'

SEE: Rohit Sharma smiles while signing autographs at Manuka Oval in Canberra, on Sunday. VIDEO: BCCI/X Rohit Sharma is a fan magnet in India and abroad. And so when the Indian captain was on an......

Draft sports bill could pose problems for IOA

Ministry mulls graded funding for sports federations IMAGE: IOA chief PT Usha. Photograph: PTI from the Rediff.com Archives The sports ministry is considering the introduction of a graded system......

BCCI Cracks Down On Players' Wives

For tournaments or series, which will be held for 45 days or more, the players' families will be allowed to accompany them for a maximum of only 14 days. IMAGE: Anushka Sharma consoles Virat Kohli......

SCG track not ideal: Gavaskar; Gambhir says 'spicy'

'15 wickets in a day in India, man, there would be hell!" SCORECARD IMAGE: India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir takes a close look at the Sydney Cricket Ground pitch ahead of the start of play on Day......