Salute India's Greatest Sailor!

Retired from the Indian Navy, his passage in the Golden Globe Race wasn't easy. Although he kept himself in the basket of race leaders, the position revealed little of what he was actually......

What each passing year teaches us

We are spectators who have no voice and no power to influence the giant changes being imposed on all of us, says Aakar Patel.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com As we take the final corner on......

The winners of Underwater Photographer of the Year

Stunning photos have revealed incredible secrets of the underwater world, with the winners of the 2018 Underwater Photographer of the Year award announced. German photographer Tobias Friedrich has......

Sitharaman has a lot to do

'She has to get the funds, cut through bureaucratic flab, speed up modernisation, ensure planned acquisitions stick to timelines, make organisational changes and ensure the military is capable of......

Martin Sorrell on how effective is Modi's media strategy

The drive from One Indiabulls in Mumbai's Lower Parel district to the newly-renamed Palladium (now St Regis Mumbai) - a distance of 2.5 km - ought to take approximately five-seven minutes in sane......

Govt subsidies have forced US airlines out of India: Delta CEO

Government subsidies have forced major US airlines out of the Indian market, a top airlines executive has said. "India is a very big country. It has a huge trade relationship with the US,......

One man's quest to help the world learn

After a trek in the Himalayas brought him face-to-face with extreme poverty and illiteracy, John Wood left his position as a director of business development at Microsoft to found Room to Read, an......

How $100 oil could help

Crude oil prices are again creeping toward triple digits. With the dollar hitting a new low against the euro November 20 and OPEC saying it won't boost production, the price of a barrel of West......

Craze for Rajni's film hots up

Every Rajnikanth release is a festival of sorts for his diehard fans. But with the superstar's latest release Sivaji: The Boss, the fans have outdone themselves. Here is a look at what happened......

Mr & Mrs Smith bring the house down

Jane Smith is peeved, and it's understandable. She's knee-deep in household debris, her house is under siege by heavily armed bounty hunters. And she has finally learnt the terrible truth about her......

Abhilash Tomy Challenges The Oceans Again

'When I crossed that point where I had the accident, I felt light and that was a very physical experience. I felt something leave me.'Shyam G Menon chronicles the voyages of that incredible Indian......

Djokovic back with a bang!

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his first round match against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti during day eight of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis. Photograph: Suhaib Salem/Reuters World number one......

Extras: City's appeal against financial probe thrown out

News of all that transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Manchester City's attempt to halt a UEFA investigation into......

Nadal returns to favourite hunting ground on red soil

Serbian former world number one Novak Djokovic will be in action at his home club, working under old coach Marian Vajda, -- desperately searching for some spark after tumbling down to 13th in the......

India at CWG: Badminton, hockey, squash players take field on Day 1

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 1 India begins quest for coveted gold in mixed team badminton event   IMAGE: India's Kidambi Srikanth will open his singles campaign against Sri......