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Doctors to rickshaw pullers, Kolkata rocked by protest rallies

People from all walks of life -- former students of several educational institutions, clay modellers, rickshaw pullers and junior doctors -- separately hit the streets of Kolkata on Sunday in......

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

'The West has always opposed a strong nationalist leader in India and Narendra Modi is no exception.''The West prefers weak leaders who are amenable to Western pressure and Mr Modi's independent......

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr......

'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

'Seek medical help if after five days of the first symptom the fever has not subsided.' IMAGE: A woman walks past a graffiti, on a street, in Mumbai. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters ......

London pulls out all stops for Queen's lying-in-state

The UK capital on Wednesday unleashed a major operation to manage the several thousands of people expected to queue over the next few days to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in......

After layoffs, starting a business from scratch

They're casualties of the recession: the millions of workers laid off as employers slash payrolls. With few companies hiring, a number -- no data exists on what percentage -- of the newly downsized......

Billionaires have always called the shots in India

'James Crabtree ignores the emergence of a nexus between business and politics going back to the 1920s and talks of it as a new child of 21st century India,' says Shivanand Kanavi. IMAGE: Vijay......

World's 10 most outrageous CEOs

It's one Forbes list where none would want to figure, but Ramalinga Raju, founder-chairman of Satyam Computers (now Mahindra Satyam), has managed the feat of being among the world's 10 most......

'Ramdev is a symptom of today's India'

Ramdev's Patanjali is a low-cost, low-margin business that gets away with pretty much what it wants because wily old Ramdev knows how to get around all politicians, says Vir Sanghvi. IMAGE:......

'India has the highest number of hungry people'

As chances of a petrol price hike had people rushing to fill up their car fuel tanks over the weekend, there was further bad news on another front. Food prices, according to a latest report, will......

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

The Toronto International Film Festival heralds the beginning of the Fall awards season as films from the earlier festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Telluride compete with new projects......

Jade Goody leaves generous legacy for sons

Jade Goody left the world securing her sons' future, leaving behind a four-million-pound legacy for them. The 27-year-old, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on Mother's Day [Sunday], had......

John Abraham, Farhan Akhtar cheer NY festival

Mira Nair invoked a favourite mantra once again last week at I View Film, which is emerging as a significant film festival in New York. She asked, if we don't tell our own stories, who will? She......

Roma, The Favourite lead 2019's Oscar nominations!

Which films are *you* rooting for? IMAGE: Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born. The nominations for the 91st Annual Academy Awards are out. Hosts Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick) and......

Bollywood couples heat up mag covers

Nothing marks a greater exclusive than roping in a power couple to pose for a magazine cover. Considering the reluctance of Bollywood's celebrity couples to plug their 'together' status, this......

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar turned 50 on Monday, April 24, 2023.Photograph: PTI To the Indians, Sachin Tendulkar is the man for "all seasons". It has been 10 years since he bid farewell to......

Travel Postcard: 48 hours in London during Wimbledon

Every year, for two weeks, Britain turns tennis-mad. Wimbledon runs from June 24 to July 7 with an entire nation rooting for Britain's Wimbledon underdogs.But it's not all about being glued to the......

PIX: Arsenal outclass Bournemouth; Kane sets record

IMAGES from Saturday's action in the Premier League IMAGE: Martin Odegaard scores Arsenal's second goal during the Premier League match against Bournemouth, at Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, on......

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Jabeur advance; Kerber out

IMAGES from Day 5 of the Wimbledon Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Friday. Djokovic schools Kecmanovic to reach last 16 again IMAGE: Serbia's Novak Djokovic......

Lord's is where you must begin

Indian cricket fan Siddhanta Pinto had a longing to be at Lord's. After realising his dream in the first Test between India and England, he says there's a very friendly charm about......

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