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Why Manmohan skipped meals during his Cambridge days

While studying in Cambridge University on a scholarship in the mid 1950s, money was the only real problem for Manmohan Singh and there were times when he had to skip meals or live on a sixpence bar......

Manmohan Singh dropped pre-medical, pursued economics: Daughter's book

Manmohan Singh had joined a pre-medical course as his father wanted him to become a doctor but pulled out after a couple of months, losing interest in the subject, according to a book on the former......

Revealed: Why fear is the key

In a landmark research, neuroscientists have located the neurons responsible for fear conditioning in the mammalian brain, a development that will facilitate better understanding and treatment for......

Daughter reveals Manmohan's 'strictly personal' side

'We find some of the hesitations in India frustrating'

Asia Society-organised a Q-and-A session between Nancy Jo Powell, America's first woman ambassador to India, and society president Vishakha Desai. Vaihayasi Pande-Daniel, who attended the......

Facebook vs Facebake/Facecake and IPR violations in India

In a country like India, where counterfeit items are sold in every nook and corner, the regulation of trademark infringement poses a big challenge. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Earlier......

Pandey brothers, 1st Asians to receive Cannes lifetime award

The brothers, who began their ad journey a decade apart from each other, Piyush in 1979 and Prasoon in 1989, will be the eighth recipient of the award. Their collective experience in Indian......

Trendy, light-weight PET bottles to take wine to mass market

Wine lovers no longer need to worry about carrying heavy and delicate glass bottles and as their favourite drink is now available in light-weight, trendy and safe bottles made of polyethylene......

Games that brands play

You are playing a game on your mobile, or even online, and you have to score a goal. Look closely and you find that the scoreboard in the background clearly says Coca-Cola. That's advergaming for......

O&M India arm is an offshore hotspot

Ogilvy and Mather (O&M) India, the advertising agency, is fast emerging as the offshoring hotspot for O&Ms across the globe.O&M, one of India's top ad shops, has been offering O&M outfits worldwide......

'Hollywood actors commented on my work'

Shiny Ahuja's first film could have been Farhan Akhtar's multi-starrer Dil Chahta Hai. But it did not work out, and the controversial Sins turned out to be his debut.The movie stoked controversy.......

The best footballer ever: Pele or Maradona?

It seems Diego Maradona can never stop entertaining. If it was his sublime skills on the soccer field that amazed millions worldwide during his playing days, he stills attracts a lot of attention......

Federer clinches sixth Wimbledon title

Switzerland's Roger Federer beat Andy Roddick in one of the most extraordinary finals ever seen at Wimbledon on Sunday, holding off an incredible challenge from the American to win 5-7, 7-6, 7-6,......

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