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Techie from Maha drowns in US, had called mom earlier

A 26-year-old Indian IT professional working in California drowned in the famous Glacier National Park in the US state of Montana while on vacation with friends, according to park authorities.......

Major takeaways from Modi's maiden state visit to US

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden state visit was marked by several major takeaways to boost cooperation in key areas including defence, space and trade. IMAGE: US first lady Jill Biden and......

California senate panel passes bill to end caste bias

A bill seeking to explicitly ban caste discrimination in California has been unanimously passed by the state's Senate Judiciary Committee, amidst strong opposition from Indian-American business and......

Bill in California Senate against caste-based discrimination

A bill seeking to explicitly ban caste discrimination has been introduced in the California Senate by a Democratic lawmaker, which, if passed, could make America's most populous state also the......

'Remember, Yamaraj attacks us even more when we're down'

The masked, blue gowned and now fogged face shields were highly skilled and capable health care workers -- but inside their protective clothing they were people, with emotions -- sad, fearful,......

'Adani has deep pockets...'

'Adani can attract vessels at a much lower cost to Vizhinjam as he has the financial muscle to do so.' IMAGE: Zhen Hua 15, the first cargo vessel anchored at the Vizhinjam International Seaport in......

Walmart Wants To Export $10 Billion Goods From India

The 'Make in India' campaign, along with the production-linked incentive scheme, played a role in energising the sourcing movement in the country, discovers Nivedita Mookerji. Illustration:......

Starbucks names Laxman Narasimhan as its new CEO

Laxman Narasimhan, a veteran in leading and advising global consumer-facing brands, has been named as the new CEO of coffee giant Starbucks, joining a growing cohort of Indian-origin business......

It's reverse brain drain! Start-ups woo talent returning to India from US

Indian start-ups and software product companies are trying to attract engineers and programmers who are either stranded in India because of the lockdown or H-1B visa holders who have been laid off.......

Coronavirus: How India Inc is tackling the crisis

Across the country, companies have stepped up their act to contain the crisis. IT and other new economy firms seem to have taken a lead. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Mindspace IT Park,......

Vikram's Tamil movie set to break BO records

Susi Ganesan's Tamil movie KandasamyanditsTelugu versionMallana starring Vikram and Shriya are going to be released simultaneously on the 21st August not only in India but throughout the world.......

Rafi's Main Kahin Kavi Na, unplugged

We have invited readers to send us videos of them singing Mohammad Rafi songs to mark the occasion of Rafisaab's 29th death anniversary on July 31, to celebrate the eternal legend's......

If a film's set in India, you'll spot a cow!

I don't know if it's sacred, but it's a cow alright. I call the game cow-spotting. These days, if it's a film set in India, sooner or later you'll find the cow. Cows holding up traffic are......

Cricket set for Olympic glory: T20s for 2028 LA Games!

Photograph: Kind Courtesy ICC Cricket World Cup/Twitter International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Geoff Allardice on Friday said that they are pushing for the T20 format's inclusion at......

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

IMAGE: Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal celebrates with Sergio Ramos after Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak scores an own goal during their La Liga match at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano, Madrid on Saturday.......

WC Preview: England must be more clinical against Panama

IMAGE: England manager Gareth Southgate during training. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters England need to be more clinical if they are to take care of Panama in their second game in Group G and......

Football Briefs: 'Bale will get valuable playing time in China'

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Wales player Gareth Bale celebrates. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images. The China Cup offers Wales midfielder Gareth......

Rear view: Photos of sporting moments that made 2017 special - Part 2

2017 has been nothing short of exciting. From the resurgence of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, on court, to the wedding of Serena Williams and the birth of her child, to the Steve Smith 'brain......

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