NCW chief slams US writer for calling India unsafe for women

India takes the safety of women very seriously and the implementation of stringent laws over time is evidence of it, National Commission for Women chief Rekha Sharma said on Monday as she hit out......

'This exposes the real face of the BJP'

'This is the real purpose behind the arrest, and it is not about controlling corruption.''It is like taking Amit Shah into custody before the 2024 elections.''How will it affect the BJP's election......

'Politically, BJP is ruthless'

'The BJP think they are running an ideology machine in this country, and they have to convert everyone, from people to parties to party leaders.' IMAGE: Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, right, with......

The Gloves Are Off In Tamil Nadu

Stalin is preparing the DMK to go the whole hog in making 'federalism', 'Tamil self-respect' and 'communal cohesiveness' the party's poll plank next year, and package the BJP and its possible......

Where have all the Indian bankers gone?

There is a dearth of talent in the Indian banking industry. A testimony to this is the two new CEOs in the private sector -- Sandeep Bakhshi in ICICI Bank Ltd and Amitabh Chaudhry in AXIS Bank......

'Sandwich' and the quest for a Rs 500 note

Syed Firdaus Ashraf recounts his mission to withdraw Rs 500 notes from the bank.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Mission: To withdraw Rs 500 notes. Accessories: Water bottle and chocolate......

Anshuman Jain backs a new venture in India

Born in Jaipur, Anshuman Jain became the co-head of Deutsche Bank in 2012 along with Juergen Fitschen. The formation of yet another non-banking finance company in India could hardly be an......

IMF warns of huge financial hole as Greek vote looms

IMF report says billions more cash and debt relief needed The International Monetary Fund delivered a stark warning on Thursday of the huge financial hole facing Greece as angry and uncertain......

Tripping on Rahman, and Unicorn-like horns!

Sultan, Mohanjo Daro, and Pankaj Nihalani... Sukanya Verma shares her exciting filmi week with us! Ring out the old, ring in the new, recommends Lord Alfred Tennyson. But this week’s shiny......

Raja Sen's Oscar Nominations Wishlist 2015

Birdman. Boyhood. The Grand Budapest Hotel... Before you, dear reader, go over my choices for nominations in the major categories, do be warned that this is an exercise in fanhood and......

Class and Crime in India in Zurich's Top 10 Films

Kanu Behl's Titli is one of the best films from India in recent years, says Aseem Chhabra from the Zurich film festival. Ten years ago, two enterprising Swiss nationals decided to bring some films......

Olympics: Lisa Carrington 'The Goat In The Boat'

IMAGE: New Zealand's Lisa Carrington won the women's kayak single 500 metres title for her third gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games. Photographs: Adnan Abidi/Reuters New Zealand's Lisa......

PIX: Messi magic continues as Inter Miami reach final

IMAGE: Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park. Photographs: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Lionel Messi notched his ninth goal in six......

PIX: Messi volleys Inter Miami to victory

IMAGE: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against Orlando City SC during the MLS match at DRV PNK Stadium at Fort Lauderdale in Florida on Wednesday. Photograph: Jim......

I don't follow records, records chase me: Ronaldo

IMAGE: The 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo has been used to setting such incredible numbers during his career, but now he's fixed his sights on adding to the silverware he collected during his first......

Ronaldo breaks all-time leading scorer record

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo swelled his goals tally to 807 after a brilliant hat-trick against Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates......