Ram idol by Karnataka sculptor picked for consecration in Ayodhya

With the countdown to the grand 'Pran-Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya underway, the idol carved by sculptor Yogiraj Arun from Karnataka has been finalised for the consecration at the......

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

Shreekant Sambrani remembers P R S 'Biki' Oberoi, personal friend and hospitality icon, who passed into the ages this week. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   P R S (Biki to friends)......

Mahatma Gandhi's granddaughter Tara Gandhi gets French honour

Mahatma Gandhi's granddaughter Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee has been decorated with one of France's top honour The Order of Arts and Letters for her contribution in promoting peace, solidarity,......

Padma Vibhushan for Rajnikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai

Superstar Rajinikanth, founder of the Reliance empire late Dhirubhai Ambani, Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and media baron Ramoji Rao have been chosen for Padma Vibhushan, the......

'India will be an economic power in 10 years'

The world economy has started showing signs of recovery but it will be slow says Phaneesh Murthy, Chief Executive Officer, iGate Corporation. "More countries will emerge with power and influence.......

Twenty-20 ways to beat the slowdown!

Text: Surajeet Das Gupta Cricket may be the game of glorious uncertainties, but as far as the advertising industry is concerned, it seems to be the game of glorious certainties. With crowds......

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

A great story-teller, Mani Ratnam is experimenting with a real-life historical in Ponniyin Selvan, points out N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Vikram as Aditya Karikalan in Ponniyin Selvan. Now that Mani......

Janhvi Kapoor: The GOLDEN GIRL

One of Bollywood's most active actors on Instagram, Janhvi Kapoor keeps us updated about her life and shoots through pictures and videos. Her latest post includes a breath-taking photoshoot we......

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

Gore rang pe na itna gumaan kar... Dhoop mein nikla na karo roop ki rani gora rang kaala na pad jaaye... Gori hain kalaaiyan tu laade mujhe hari hari chooriyan... Gore gore chehre pe kaala kaala......

How Gulzar created Kajra Re

'I believe this song became a hit because of Aishwarya Rai. She is totally responsible for its success.''People would go to see the film all over the country, just to see her dance.'  ......

India at Asiad on Day 2: Men win bronze in 10m air pistol; two squash medals assured

From left, Indian 10m air pistol shooting team Samaresh Jung, Jitu Rai and Prakash Papanna pose with their bronze medals. Photograph: PTI. Photograph: PTI Indian shooters continued to shine at the......

English Premier League club-by-club guide

Chelsea have been relatively frugal in the transfer market with Russian Yuri Zhirkov, a left-sided player who usually performs as an attacking midfielder but can also operate as a full-back, the......

Saina reigns in Indonesia

Saina Nehwal scripted history on Sunday, becoming the first Indian to win a Super Series tournament after clinching the Indonesian Open with a stunning victory over higher-ranked Chinese Lin Wang......

South Africa thrash England

England recorded their lowest total in a Twenty20 international as South Africa bowled them out for just 111 before easing to a seven-wicket win in the World Cup second round match on Thursday.......