Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

It's time India re-visited its Western alliances for the attitude and approach that the West reserves for the nation when it comes to security cooperation of the kind that they might not have......

Rohit Bal, India's czar of high fashion, dies at 63

Designer Rohit Bal, a pioneer who helped put Indian fashion on the global map and dressed celebrities at home, Hollywood and elsewhere, died on Friday night at a south Delhi hospital following a......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

US sanctions 15 Indian entities for backing Russia

The United States has imposed sanctions on 275 individuals and entities, including 15 from India, for allegedly supporting Russia's military-industrial base. IMAGE: Russian solders fire an 2S12......

Can Kirana Stores Beat The Q-Com Threat?

Indian kiranas are agile enough to face the q-com challenge, but it's going to be a tough fight, notes marketing guru Ambi Parameswaran. IMAGE: A view of a kirana store in New Delhi. Photograph:......

12 industrial smart cities - A vital cog in India's development journey

Given the high priority accorded to the manufacturing sector, several policy initiatives around the theme of Atmanirbhar Bharat have been set in motion to address its competitiveness and growth.......

LTIMindtree chief talks about the company's growth drivers

'We added a significant number of freshers in Q1. You will see a good number of hiring in Q2 as well.' Photograph: Kind courtesy LTIMindtree/Instagram For LTIMindtree, the first quarter......

Pharma cos okay with QR codes to combat counterfeit drugs

As the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is set to crack down on companies to ensure compliance with printing QR codes on top-selling brands to curb counterfeiting, top pharma companies say......

'I've Returned After Living In The US For 28 Years'

'My trajectory right now is five steps forward, two steps backwards.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Meenakshi Seshadri Meenakshi Seshadri has always had the guts to be unique among Bollywood's......

The Top 10 Leading Ladies Club

Gone are the days when Bollywood's ruthless numero uno obsession used to be the media's biggest preoccupation. But with streaming determined to coexist as intently as the silver screen, there's......

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks at his glorious filmography. IMAGE: Vijay in his debut film Naalaiya Theerpu. Two muscular hands lifting dumbbells come into......

Chhoti Si Asha...

Shreekant Sambrani tells himself over and over again, don't lose heart in these dire times, there is asha (hope) still, in the divine voice of Asha Bhosle. IMAGE: The incomparable Asha Bhosle.......

India's batting EXPOSED against spin

IMAGE: Ajaz Patel celebrates the wicket of Shubman Gill. Photograph: BCCI Worrying signs were all on display after India's batting unit found itself exposed on their home turf against the......

Bopanna-Ebden knocked out of Paris Masters

IMAGE: Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden bowed out after a one hour 45 minute battle against Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektic in the quarter-fiinal. Photograph: Ciro De......

Morkel urges batting revival with series on the line for India

'Hopefully, we can iron those mistakes out because it's costing us at the moment — not getting the runs on the board — but I'm pretty sure there's enough experience, enough knowledge......

ISL: Hapless East Bengal slump to sixth successive defeat

IMAGE: Action from Odisha's fixture against East Bengal at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. Photograph: Indian Super League Hosts Odisha FC rolled past East Bengal FC with a 2-1 victory......

Arjun Erigaise reigns supreme at WR Chess Masters

IMAGE: Arjun Erigaise emerged victorious in the WR Chess Masters tournament, defeating Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the final Armageddon match. Photograph: Kind Courtesy WR Chess masters/X......