Will Thiruvanathapuram Elect Tharoor A 4th Time?

24 hours before campaigning ends in Thiruvanathapuram, Archana Masih/Rediff.com discovers Shashi Tharoor and his BJP rival Rajeev Chandrasekhar are busy getting their message across to voters.......

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

I have a bit of a personal dilemma: I have a soft corner for Shashi Tharoor, but I do like Rajeev Chandrasekhar's pitch, confesses Rajeev Srinivasan. IMAGE: Dr Shashi Tharoor, the Congress Lok......

IIM-B faculty calls on India Inc to de-fund hate speech

A group of current and retired faculty members at the Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore (IIM-B) has asked leaders of corporate India to "de-fund" the spread of misinformation and hate speech......

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Prime Minister Narendra D Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments,......

India likely to contribute 15% to global growth in 2023: top IMF exec

India is expected to contribute 15 per cent to the global growth in 2023, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) official said on Tuesday. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters “Both India and......

The $8.5 billion TVS Group splits to grow: What's changed structure-wise?

The month of February saw a comparatively muted but significant change in the history of Chennai’s corporate landscape. Photograph: Tanushree Punwani/Reuters The $8.5 billion TVS Group......

TVS group all set for mega restructuring

The restructuring, which will involve nine listed companies, including TVS Motor, Sundaram Clayton, Sundram Fasteners, TVS Electronics and TVS Srichakra, among others, will give each family......

How family-owned TVS group's ownership model will change

The TVS family has been engaged, for more than a century, in a diverse range of businesses through various entities in which the branches of the TVS family have invested in or through T V Sundaram......

Review: Aaha Kalyanam is a treat

Aaha Kalyanam is a refreshing romantic comedy, writes S Saraswathi.Yash Raj Films make their foray into South Indian cinema with Aaha Kalyanam, a remake of their own 2010 hit Band Baaja......

Review: Thuppakki's music has nothing new to offer

Pavithra Srinivasan says Thuppakki's music is a rehash of Jeyaraj's earlier tunes. Considering it's the coming together of two giants of the Tamil film industry, Ilaiya Thalapathi Vijay and......

Review: Krishnaveni Panjaalai fails to impress

According to Pavithra Srinivasan feels that despite a good cast and interesting premise, Krishnaveni Panjaalai fizzles out on-screen Movies like Krishnaveni Panjaalai produced by Minveli Media......

Review: Vazhakku En 18/9 is a must-watch

Tamil film Vazhakku En 18/9 is hard-hitting, writes Pavithra SrinivasanDirector Balaji Sakthivel has always been known for his gritty, realistic take on situations, whether its love, marriage, or......

Met Dhoni's Cute Little Fan?

Glimpses from the Chennai Super Kings-Rajasthan Royals IPL 2023 game at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. IMAGE: This infant may be too young to follow the game,......

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

A round-up of the fourth and final day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country. IMAGE: Delhi batter Dhruv Shorey reacts after being dismissed for 136 off 177 balls on Day 4 of the......

Working Committee meet adjourned over Srinivasan's presence

BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur and IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla at the IPL Governing Council meeting, in Kolkata. Photograph: PTI High drama was witnessed at the Board of Control for Cricket in......

IPL spot-fixing: Court to hear arguments on charges from Dec 8

Shantakumaran Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila, Ankeet Chavan. Photograph: BCCI A Delhi court on Friday fixed December 8 for commencement of arguments on framing of charges in the 2013 IPL spot-fixing......

BCCI committees for 2011-12

Following are the various committees and sub-committees of the Board of Control for Cricket in India for the year 2011-12, selected at its 82nd AGM, in Mumbai, on Monday. Working Committee for......