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Commerce, not celestial activity, makes Surat hum

Zakir, the bearded, cheerful automan who meets us at Surat railway station has not heard about the eclipse. "Are there a lot of tourists in town?" he is asked. "Well I took one group of......

This is middle age

Middle age is the boot stamping on our face, says Shougat Dasgupta.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com We are moving to a new flat. The movers are descending, clearing our detritus -- the......

Finding food and drink in London

'London being Tier 2, pubs can serve drinks but only with a 'substantial meal',' sighs Sunanda K Datta-Ray. IMAGE: A public health warning sign beside a road in London, December 22, 2020.......

These 'clownselors' heal patients one smile at a time

Volunteers dressed as clowns visit hospitals and old-age homes to spread cheer and dispel the gloom of ill health and old age. IMAGE: A clownselor entertains a child-patient at the cancer ward of......

Thank God 2014 is over!

The year 2014 easily earns for itself the title of annus horribilis, says Malavika Sangghvi.I guess the nicest thing you could say about 2014 is that it is getting over. Seriously, a......

The who's who of corruption in India

Politicians voted most corrupt Political parties are perceived to be the most corrupt institution by Indians, according to 2009 Global Corruption Barometer. The Barometer, a global public opinion......

The 9 safest investments for you

Government-backed options give the highest security. A new gameplan with old warhorses. It might seem ridiculous to talk about safe investments and sound returns at a time when the equity markets......

India orders 250,000 OLPC laptops

The '$10, world's cheapest laptop', developed in India has been given a quiet burial with the government placing an order for 250,000 XO laptops from the Nicholas Negroponte-led One Laptop Per......

When robots turn soldiers

If you still believe that real-world robots are benign, used as pets or to handle micro-surgeries and help human beings with domestic tasks like cleaning and maintenance or handle dangerous......

Soon tech maybe the biggest input in your food delivery

From using Artificial Learning to Machine Learning to deploying drones food delivery platforms are going all out to reach the extra consumer, says Peerzada Abrar. IMAGE: A still from movie......

IN PICTURES: Fans mourn Robin Williams

Actor and comic genius Robin Williams committed suicide following his lifelong battle with depression, leaving scores of fans, friends, and admirers bereaved.A look at tributes that......

IN PICTURES: Fans pay tribute to Robin Williams

The comic acting veteran passed into the ages at the age of 63 on August 11.Several fans of Robin Williams gathered around his residence to pay tributes, following the news of his sudden demise.......

Robin Williams: A life in pictures

To think that a legendary comic, who was known for bringing the house down with his sparkling wit and extraordinary sense of humour, would be battling depression in real life, is beyond us. Here is......

'Thank you for the decades of entertainment, Robin Williams'

Several stars around the world took to Twitter to express shock and condole Robin Williams' death. Abhishek Bachchan: Oh captain, my…… terrible news about the passing of one of my......

Dream Girl 2 Review: Bad Jokes, Stale Gags

Dream Girl 2's understanding of womanhood boils down to her boobs, sighs Sukanya Verma. Being a woman is tougher than pretending to be one. Dream Girl 2 tosses some token sympathy her way, but its......

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

2024 delivered unforgettable moments and surprising twists in the world of sports. While India's thrilling T20 World Cup victory stood as a monumental highlight, two unexpected names took centre......

IPL 2025: Meet The Mumbai Indians Squad

MI would like put behind the behind the disappointment of a bottom place finish in IPL 2024 and redeem themselves next season. In view of that, the Ambanis made some hard purchases on Day 2......

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer bagged the two biggest deals at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI Rishabh Pant pipped Shreyas Iyer to emerge as the costliest buy......

Nations League: Ronaldo defies time with stunning goal

Ronaldo on target as Portugal maintain perfect Nations League start IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, helping Portugal win 3-1 against Poland. Photograph: Aleksandra Szmigiel/Reuters......

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

Spain ease to victory over Serbia IMAGE: Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring Spain's second goal during the Nations League match against Serbia at Estadio Municipal Nuevo El Arcangel, Cordoba, on......

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