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Secret Service chief's 'most serious security lapse' admission over Trump shooting

The failed assassination bid on former United States President Donald Trump is the “most serious” security lapse since the then President Ronald Regan was shot in 1981, the head of the......

Time To Shut Down Coaching Classes?

The coaching-tuition-profiteering model built on the back of a broken education system is a scandal and an abomination, and must go, asserts Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Rapid Action Force personnel......

'Congress has to sort out Shivakumar-Siddaramaiah tensions'

'So far, the problem has been contained, but trouble may emerge.' IMAGE: Karnataka Congress chief D K Shivakumar along with former chief minister Siddaramaiah during their visit to the Sri......

UK appoints new high commissioner to India

The UK on Tuesday appointed veteran career diplomat Sir Dominic Asquith as its new High Commissioner to India. The 59-year-old Asquith will take over from Sir James Bevan, who joined the UK's......

Chinese delegation banned from Queen's Lying-in-State

The United Kingdom has refused permission for a high-level Chinese government delegation to attend Queen Elizabeth's Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall within the Parliament complex before the......

FDI in retail will help even kirana stores: UK envoy

Foreign direct investment in retail has been welcomed at TiEcon in New Delhi, writes Faisal Kidwai. "Indian government's decision to allow foreign direct investment in retail is a welcome step, and......

RBI vs the government: Who's the boss?

The Reserve Bank of India is not a free agent. It never has been, nor should it ever be, explains T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan. Raghuram Rajan says we must distinguish between what is de jure and......

Who was the first RBI governor?

RBI Governors Who was the first governor of the Reserve Bank of India?Take the Rediff Biz Quiz and find out how much you know about the governors of the Reserve Bank of India.1. Who was the first......

A 2-bedroom flat in Hindujas' The OWO costs 5.8 mn!

The OWO is spread over 580,000 sq. ft and rises to seven floors. Its 1,100 rooms are now being converted into 85 residences and a hotel. IMAGE: A 250-year lease of the vast property was acquired......

Rich man's best friend is health

Lord Beaverbrook, the greatest British press baron of his generation, used to say to me in his strong Canadian accent: "Aw, Mistah Johnson, look after your good health. You may be the richest man......

'I Get To Kick Some Asses Too'

IMAGE: Samantha and Varun Dhawan at the Citadel: Honey Bunny trailer launch. "If there is a spy series, there is always a male character doing cool action and some cool dialogues. What sets this......

'We Lost So Many Things In This War'

'The war ended in 2009 and I believe the new generation of Tamils don't know what was going on there.''I felt it was my duty to tell our story.''Since 2009, it seems like we are sleeping.' IMAGE:......

Priyanka's 'Superwoman' Touch To RRR

Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Chopra/Instagram Everyone wants to be a part of S S Rajamouli and RRR's Oscar journey, and that includes Priyanka Chopra! She lent her star power to the film by......

Just who is Benedict Cumberbatch's fiancee?

Everything you didn't know about Sophie Hunter... right here! Just who is Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch dating? That's the question on everybody's mind when one fine day, an engagement......

Superstar Krishna: 'End Of An Era'

'Such a great man is rare not only in the Telugu film industry, but in the Indian film industry as well.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Nagalla/Twitter Telugu movie superstar Krishna passed......

Cricket legend slams Bazball! 'They've gone too far'

Bazball is fine, but England Test team needs common sense: Geoffery Boycott IMAGE: England's Ben Stokes with Joe Root and Ollie Pope. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Batting legend Geoffrey......

Sleep, wake up, work: Yashasvi Jaiswal's recipe for success

IMAGE: The young Yashasvi Jaiswal places a lot of importance on the process. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters If Yashasvi Jaiswal is happy slamming his first Test double hundred in only his......

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League. Arsenal rally from two goals down to draw at Chelsea IMAGE: Leandro Trossard scores Arsenal's second goal during the Premier League match......

Mitchell, Blundell bag NZ cricket honours

New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell on Thursday won the prestigious Sir Richard Hadlee Medal at the New Zealand Cricket Awards for his standout performances in the year, especially in......

Smile on her lips, Pinki sets off for Wimbledon

The British High Commissioner Sir James Bevan feels her cute smile will light up the hallowed Centre Court at SW 19 as well as bring luck to the nation's big hope Andy Murray, but 11-year-old Pinki......

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