Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Trump started his inaugural address with a sentence that echoed Modi's coinage some years ago, notes Modi biographer Nilanjan......

Trump sworn in as 47th US President, says 'golden age' begins now

In a remarkable comeback to power, Donald J Trump Monday took oath as the 47th president of the United States and immediately promised a blitz of executive orders as he announced the beginning of a......

India can never permit others to have a veto on its choices: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said India can never permit others to have a veto on its choices and will do whatever is right in the national interest and for the global good without......

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......

Why Brands Are Slurping Over Ro-Ko

'Their chemistry is organic and authentic, making them an appealing choice for collaborative endorsements.' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli celebrate after Team India wins the ICC Men's T20......

Finnish phone maker HMD plans to make India its manufacturing hub

Finnish phone manufacturer Human Mobile Devices (HMD Global), which acquired the Nokia brand name from Microsoft, is planning to make India a key manufacturing hub for its phone exports.......

Big Four bet on employees with tech skill

The Big Four accounting firms have increased the hiring of people from technology backgrounds in India amid an increased focus of clients on digital transformation, especially after the Covid-19......

How Sholay, Deewar, Aandhi Changed Cinema

'Do films today even have the courage to question the establishment?' IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan in Deewar. It was a standout year, and not just in Indian politics. 1975, the year of the Emergency,......

'He was always very indulgent towards me, a bit like a father to a wayward son'

'Satyadev Dubey left without writing the dialogues for the end of Mandi. So there would be brainstorming sessions before every scene.' 'One particular scene needed a dramatic opening line and no......

My Top Films Of 2024

When I look back at 2024 at the movies, it feels like it lacked that extra something. Most films felt like recycled formulas wanting to reclaim the box office by hook or crook. And the ones that......

The Magical Raj Kapoor Partnership

Shailendra's songs were attuned to Raj Kapoor's explorations of the themes and dreams of the Everyman.Rediff.com begins celebrations of the Great Showman's birth centenary on December 14 with this......

Don't tarnish your legacy: Gavaskar slams Kohli

There really was no need for that, Kohli won't want such legacy: Sunil Gavaskar IMAGE: Screengrab of Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas collided, exchanging heated words. The legendary Sunil Gavaskar on......

I'm World Champion, but Magnus is the best: D Gukesh

In an emotional and humble reflection on his incredible achievement, 18-year-old D Gukesh shared his thoughts after becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, dethroning reigning champion......

Dhoni Beats Bachchan, SRK!

Dhoni endorses 42 brands to Bachchan's 41 and SRK's 34. IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai. Photograph: ANI Photo At 43, Mahendra Singh Dhoni remains the crown......

No confirmation yet on Rohit's availability for Perth Test: Gambhir

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma is likely to miss the first Test in Perth due to personal reasons. Photograph: BCCI K L Rahul or Abhimanyu Easwaran will open the batting for India if captain Rohit Sharma is......

'I Wish Pant Was Australian'

'The way he goes about his aggressive nature and his work ethic would make him very enjoyable to play with.' IMAGE: Rishabh Pant's inspiring comeback has left Mitchell Marsh in awe. Photograph:......