Former US President George H W Bush passes away at 94

“He was a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for.” A life in photos: George H W Bush IMAGE: George H W Bush, the 41st president of the United......

All our friends are dead today: Indian-origin recounts Tunisia horror

Cambridge-based Pallavi Patel still suffers from sleepless nights, as she can’t forget the images of the people who were slain by a gunman on a beach in Tunisia. Holidaymakers lay flowers on......

Modi@1: The PM is wasting away great power

Narendra Modi is squandering a mandate for change on feeble, unimaginative incrementalism. May 16, 2014, was supposed to be a watershed. As the results rolled in, and all of north and west India......

Man behind NRI voting rights on his long struggle

'Gandhiji, Dr Ambedkar were both non-resident Indians during their lives and would’ve potentially missed the opportunity to vote in times such as ours.' Nagender Chindam, founder and......

'It is climate change time for corporate India'

'There are companies that are losing and there are companies that are rising.''And the companies that are losing are positioning it as an economic slowdown.'Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

The return of the activist State

The middle class's long push to force the State to retreat from the economy may be reversing, says Ajit Balakrishnan. There is probably a generation of Indians, now in their twenties and early......

The Sen-Bhagwati slugfest: Not the 1st in history

Is the unfolding Sen-Bhagwati debate likely to have the same impact on economic policy in India as Hayek versus Keynes had on the West? At a time of economic crisis, a distinguished group of......

The 5 WORST Tamil Films

Despite the overwhelming number of Tamil releases in 2015, only a handful stood out.  The rest disappeared without a trace; even the superstars and prestigious banners did not live up to......

Which of these Dussehra releases are YOU waiting for?

Dussehra is around the corner and Tamil movie lovers have been promised a treat. Three big movies will release in the festive weekend. Find out what to expect:   10 Endrathukulla After the......

After Papanasam, Kamal Haasan gets ready for Thoongavanam

A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Tamil film industry. Image: Kamal Haasan in Thoongavanam The shooting for Kamal Haasan's bilingual film -- titled Thoongavanam in Tamil and Cheekati......

Which of these Tamil films will you watch this weekend?

As incredible as it sounds, it's not unusual these days for as many as five or six Tamil films to release in a week! Here’s a quick look at the week's upcoming releases: Kaaki Sattai  ......

F1: Fresh trouble for Red Bull boss Horner after anonymous email

IMAGE: The email, sent from an anonymous address and headed 'Christian Horner investigation evidence', put fresh focus on recent allegations of misconduct toward a female colleague. Photograph:......

PIX: Bangladesh pip Zimbabwe after chaotic final over

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12 match between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, in Brisbane, on Sunday. Scorecard: Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh IMAGE: Bangladesh opener Najmul Hossain Shanto hits a four......

Zimbabwe start their T20 WC campaign with win against Ireland

IMAGE: Blessing Muzarbani (3/23) was the lead act in Zimbabwe’s success with the ball, restricting Ireland to 143/9 in 20 overs. Photograph: ICC/Twitter Fiery bowling spells from pace......

Experimental India set for Zimbabwe ODI series sweep

IMAGE: India's players celebrate the dismissal of Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza in the second ODI in Harare on Saturday. Photograph: Zimbabwe Cricket/Twitter Having done exceedingly well to not just......

India's Jehan to test McLaren's F1 car

IMAGE: Though Jehan Daruvala is part of the Red Bull Junior Programme, he has got the required go ahead from the Milton Keynes outfit to test with a rival F1 team. Photograph: Jehan......