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Now, Trump says $21 million went to 'my friend Modi' for voter turnout

United States President Donald Trump for the fourth time in recent days claimed that the Biden administration allocated $21 million funding to India for 'voter turnout', evoking a sharp response......

How I Became A Coorg By Order!

'After his warm and affectionate farewell speech, the Chief of Staff of the formation asked me, "So, now you are off to Coorg to look after your coffee estates?"'For the last time, in Army uniform......

How History Will Remember Dr Singh

Manmohan Singh represented the finest aspects of India, asserts Aakar Patel. IMAGE: Then prime minister Manmohan Singh with former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee before their meeting to......

Pranab should've been PM, Manmohan Prez because...: Aiyar in new book

Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar, in his latest book, argues that Pranab Mukherjee should have been made Prime Minister in 2012 instead of Manmohan Singh, who was then recovering from......

When Zakir Hussain beat BigB to be voted 'sexiest man'

His fingers flew, fluttered and floated in quicksilver changes of raga and rhythm, drumming up music and magic. IMAGE: Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. Photograph: ANI Photo Zakir Hussain was......

'Anybody who met Mr Tata came away with a story'

He was someone to be discovered, over time and through experience, remembers Tata Sons chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran. IMAGE: Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman of the Tata group, right, and......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

'Indian single malts have a very specific character.''They are sweet when you take a frontal palette approach and change significantly with the addition of water.' Kindly note the image has only......

Devika Bulchandani has shattered the glass ceiling for good

IMAGE: Devika Bulchandani, Global CEO Ogilvy. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Ogilvy, one of the world's leading advertising agencies, will for the first time have an Indian-origin......

Is there still some hope for Voda-Idea?

The future of the company will be decided by its users, how they experience the network, and how far they want to hold on. The Forbes magazine describes Kumar Mangalam Birla, one of India's top......

'After Chandni And Lamhe, Darr Would Have Been An Ordinary Character For Me'

'If I'm playing Shah Rukh Khan's role, then of course, I would have loved to do it.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sridevi/Instagram Even when she was at the top of her game, Sridevi never took it for......

'I Smiled Each Time Amitabh Slipped'

Rajesh Khanna: 'When I saw Namak Haram, I knew my time was up.''I told Hrishida, "Here is the superstar of tomorrow".' IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna in Anand. Amitabh Bachchan and......

'At Times, Life Has Better Plans For You'

'You have to keep working hard.''The universe sees that in you and the higher power puts those opportunities in your way.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Dhairya Karwa/Instagram From being a......

'Making A Film Is Like Going To War'

'I promise you, you've never seen her do anything like this.''It is a complete reinvention of Janhvi Kapoor.' IMAGE: Janhvi Kapoor in Ulajh. Few directors have carved a distinctive journey as......

Why Alia Is A 'Truly International Star'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram Alia Bhatt is thrilled to feature on Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2024 list. Tom Harper, who collaborated with Alia on her first......

Will Messi Return To Barca?

IMAGE: Lionel Messi with former Barcelona team-mate Xavi Hernandez. What will FC Barcelona fans not give to relive the good old days and have the trinity of Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez and Andres......

Tokyo Olympics hit by another scandal over sexist comment

Tokyo Games creative head Sasaki resigns over derogatory remark IMAGE: The Olympics are scheduled for July 23 to August 8. Photograph: Issei Kato/Reuters Tokyo Olympics creative head Hiroshi......

Are the Tokyo Olympics cancelled?

IMAGE: A man wears a protective mask amid the coronavirus outbreak in front of the giant Olympic rings in Tokyo. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters A senior Japanese ruling party official said on......

Rahul Dravid vs Greg Chappell: The Untold Story

The only way for Dravid to sort out the mess was by forcing a showdown and getting Chappell removed as coach.That possibility was remote as Dravid neither had the ears of the BCCI nor was he the......

Pain-free Federer eyes return at Australian Open

'I'm gradually coming back but I'm going to take my time and don't want to put any pressure on myself.' IMAGE: While he has made significant progress in his recovery Roger Federer says he is still......

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