How UK became Global Money Laundromat

Oliver Bullough's book offers a whirlwind trip of the dark underbelly of global finance, covering everything from tax law changes to aiding criminals to decamp with money from bank accounts.......

I am recovering from Covid

'A tornado... when it lands, it swirls through the body, causing chaos, confusion, coughs, wreaking damage to each organ it touches.'Recovering from coronavirus, Sunil Sethi ponders on what lies......

'Smoke detected' inside cabin before EgyptAir crash: reports

Smoke alerts were triggered inside the cabin of the ill-fated EgyptAir jet minutes before it plunged into the Mediterranean Sea with 66 people on board, according to new details emerging shortly......

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

On December 10, Kissinger began to encourage the Chinese to take action against India: 'If the People's Republic were to consider the situation on the Indian subcontinent a threat to security, and......

8 Indian-origin CEOs at big US cos: Forbes

People with Indian roots are fast climbing up the American corporate ladder and today there are as many as eight such chief executive officers including the likes of Indra Nooyi and Vikram Pandit,......

Global outsourcing: Infy, TCS among best

Reflecting the outsourcing prowess of India Inc around 20 Indian companies, including the likes of Infosys, Wipro and Tata Consultancy Services, are among the best in the world. 'The 2008 Global......

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......

Climate Change: Looking for hope beyond Lima conference

With the weaker-than-expected agreement at the recent Climate Change Conference at Lima, there is an urgent need to highlight endeavours in civil society and business for a sustainable global......

The Ishq Obsession

From Aishwarya Rai Bachchan lamenting Ishq Bina Kya Marna Yaara in Taal to Alia Bhatt embracing Ishq Wala Love in Student of the Year, generations full of Bollywood romance are coloured in all......

What Madonna, Mallika have in common

Mallika Sherawat is going places.It started with Cannes, where she attented the world premiere of her film with Jackie Chan, called The Myth.The actress won eyeballs and compliments -- from Time......

'Om Puri deserves to be nominated for an Oscar'

Author Richard C Morais tells Arthur J Pais/Rediff.com he is amazed how Om Puri and Helen Mirren have brought his characters to life in the film The Hundred Foot Journey. An American born in......

Oscars 2015: Here's why these Best Director nominees are brilliant!

A soft-spoken hipster. A master teller of American tales.A Norwegian generating wide acclaim with his Hollywood debut.A ridiculously versatile director.And the world's most distinctive......

Copa America: Uruguay stun Brazil on penalties, meet Colombia in semis

IMAGE: Uruguay players celebrate after defeating Brazil in Copa America quarter-finals at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, on Saturday. Photograph: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Uruguay......

Easy opener for Djokovic as Australian Open draw out

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic could play Greek seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter-finals in what would be a mouthwatering rematch of last year's title clash.. Photograph: Sandra......

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz downs Gasquet; Swiatek through

Images from Day 3 of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday. Alcaraz sinks gutsy Gasquet IMAGE: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts after winning his first round match against France's......

India's Unbeaten Run: Echoes of WI '75, Aus '03-07

Charged up for Sunday's epic showdown against Australia, the Men in Blue eagerly await the opportunity to carve their names alongside the towering figures of cricketing legends. West Indies......

Stunning PIX: World Aquatics Championships 2023

IMAGE: China's Qin Haiyang in action during the men's 200m breaststroke semi final at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, on Thursday. Photograph: Issei Kato/Reuters......