Sai's Take: Missing T N Seshan

'Just as the monkey god needed a Jambavan to prod him into realising his superpowers, so did the poll panel need a poke from the Supreme Court into remembering it had an armoury of powers at its......

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain dies, suicide suspected

  IMAGE: Chef Anthony Bourdain poses at the 2015 Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles in 2015. Photograph: Danny Moloshok/Reuters Renowned chef, food critic and writer Anthony......

Imran Khan claims victory amid allegations of rigging

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan on Thursday claimed victory in the general elections after his party emerged as the single largest in the National Assembly with its candidates winning 104......

No veils in court: Pakistan judge

Amidst a raging controversy in some parts of the world over the veil, a Pakistani court has ordered women lawyers not to wear 'hijabs' in courtrooms, saying they could neither be identified nor......

Indian firms must co-operate to empower India: Ratan Tata

Chairman Emeritus of the $100-billion Tata Sons, Ratan Tata, on Tuesday called for better co-operation and collaboration among sectors. He urged the government and industries to collaborate in......

Data reveals true story about Modi govt's pet initiatives

While the government has claimed significant increase in funds for farm credit, facts show a different story, explains Manoj K. Image: Narendra Modi being presented a "Plough" as symbol of......

Are interest rate cuts good for you?

The Federal Open Market Committee meets regularly to decide what, if anything, to do with short-term interest rates. Stock traders almost always rejoice when the Fed cuts interest rates, but does a......

Tough times are opportunities to learn, says Yash Birla

Yashovardhan Birla, chairman of the Yash Birla Group, had a lively interaction with rediff.com readers when he hosted an exclusive chat on Tuesday. A tragic twist of fate handed Birla a vast......

Here's Where You Can Watch Fighter On OTT

Patriotism, politics, pain, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.   FighterWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: Hindi Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil......

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Bring on the popcorn, the OTT scene is buzzing with three things -- entertainment, entertainment, entertainment. Salaar: Part 1-- CeasefireWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: Telugu (with subtitles)......

Will Abdu Roziq Win Bigg Boss 16?

Abdu Roziq, who was the first confirmed contestant on Bigg Boss 16, is clearly this season's top performer. Namrata Thakker looks at Abdu's Instagram feed to find out more. Photograph: Kind......

Your OTT Menu: ROMANCE *and* DISASTER!

It's raining disaster movies on OTT this week. But that's not all. Sukanya Verma offers you some choices. ThiruchitrambalamWhere to watch? Sun NxtLanguage: Tamil (with subtitles) Dhanush's......

From Wushu champ to UFC winner: Puja's journey to MMA

Photograph: Kind courtesy Puja Tomar/X India's Puja Tomar scripted history as she became the first mixed martial arts fighter from the country to win a bout at the Ultimate Fighting Championship......

How do athletes prepare for weight category sports?

IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat of India during her bout against Yusneylis Guzman Lopez of Cuba. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon / Reuters Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified before the women's 50kg......

Ritu Phogat ready for tilt at MMA world title

Competing at the Olympic Games is the dream of most athletes but Indian wrestler Ritu Phogat has always wanted to script a different destiny. Phogat won gold at the 2016 Commonwealth Wrestling......

'You will see a new Indian Tigress'

'My father (Mahavir Singh Phogat, who Aamir Khan played in Dangal) has given me a few tips which you will get to see on the fight night.''I have given my 110 per cent for this fight.' Photographs:......

Immigrant from India wins Israeli kickboxing championship

IMAGE: Competing in the 57-kilogramme (125-pound) category, Obed Hrangchal, right, won the championship in the town of Kfar Yasif in the Galilee last week. Photographs: PTI Obed Hrangchal, a......