Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket.He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual......

'I'm Sure The Concept For INDIA Came From Him'

'In Parliament, he was the one person who stood for democracy and secularism even when the principal Opposition party was not very forthright in taking on the BJP and RSS.' IMAGE: Communist Party......

'I Pray For That Unknown Woman Who Cooked Pothichoru'

'A campaign that goes beyond caste, creed and religion.''This is a campaign that aims to end hunger in society.' IMAGE: Pothichoru has boiled matta rice, a couple of sides such as thoran and......

CMs of 10 states skip Niti meet, Nitish busy with...., says CEO

As many as 10 states and UTs did not participate in the ninth governing council meeting of the Niti Aayog which was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, its CEO BVR Subrahmanyam said on......

A Week In The Life Of A PSU Banker

'The CM kept his cool, but his adviser was liberal with filthy language.'Tamal Bandyopadhyay recreates the diary of a general manager in a public sector bank, providing a glimpse of how they......

How doyens of Indian haute couture making luxury fashion more attainable

The move points to a growing need to cater to a younger customer base, one that wants designer clothes not just for big occasions but also wishes to make them a part of their day-to-day lives by......

Meet India's Latest Billionaire

'It has taken us 15 years to get to where we are. It obviously doesn't happen overnight.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Amongst all the unicorns that listed last year and had......

'Current bull run calls for caution'

'It could tempt investors to pick stocks that are not fundamentally sound.'Ashley Coutinho listens in. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit saw some of......

'Abhishek Just Wanted To Move On'

'That day, I remember I said, can I hug you?''And I gave him a big, tight hug.' IMAGE: Abhishek Bachchan in I Want To Talk. Shoojit Sircar has a clear reason why he asked Abhishek Bachchan to star......

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao In Supreme Court

Lawyers flooded the courtroom of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud to witness the proceedings as one special guest -- Aamir Khan -- was seated in the front row. IMAGE: Movie superstar Aamir......

'I'm The OG Pan India Superstar!'

'I am always rocking.''I am a rockstar.''That's the way the world will always see me.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Madhoo/Instagram Madhoo was among the leading heroines of the 1990s, starring in......

How Taapsee Fell In Love With Mathias

Taapsee Pannu wed Mathias Boe, her love of 10 years, over the weekend in Udaipur. Mathias, for folks who may be unaware, is a Danish badminton ace who won a silver medal at the London Olympics......

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis. Part 1: When It Was Bradman Versus......

How Ranji Trophy sparked Sundar's dream Test return!

'I am really grateful for this day, I don't think I will ever forget this day.' IMAGE: Washington Sundar celebrates after picking up seven wickets in New Zealand's first innings on Day 1 of the......

'Time For India To See The Next No. 9'

IMAGE: Indian football Captain Sunil Chhetri is all set to play his final international match against Kuwait at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata on Wednesday, June 6. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

How Root's heroic century rescued England on Day 1

IMAGE: England's Joe Root celebrates after reaching his century. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Joe Root rescued England with a century on the opening day of the fourth Test against India on......

Ashes PIX: Smith, Head give Australia upperhand on Day 1

Images from Day 1 of the second Ashes between England and Australia at Lord's in London on Wednesday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Joe Root celebrates after taking the wicket of Travis Head on Day 1 of the......