Xi's mega projects: Should India worry?

After the Ladakh fiasco where Xi Jinping did not expect the Indian Army to resist his land-grabbing tactics, he has to save face before his colleagues in the Communist party.To bring the threat of......

'Facebook, Google are like East India Company'

'Facebook and Google no longer need to have infantry regiments and cavalry like the East India Company because they are inside everyone's phones listening to our conversations.' IMAGE: An East......

Hate in America: Indians were never immune!

From citizenship rights to hate crimes and police brutality, no wave of persecution in the US has left Indians completely untouched, says Monali Sarkar.A brief history of the moments that shaped......

Trump slams recount move as 'a scam', says election is over

United States president-elect Donald Trump has termed the Green party-initiated move to recount votes in the state of Wisconsin as a "scam", asserting that "the people have spoken and the election......

Hindustan Unilever, Genpact launch Be.Seen to help minority-owned units

In a bid to give a fillip to diverse and sustainable sourcing, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) and Genpact have launched Be.Seen — a program to help scale businesses owned by minority and......

Mandatory minimum pay hike for H-1B workers to be delayed

The Biden administration on Friday issued a formal notification to delay the implementation of the previous Trump regime's controversial rule to raise mandatory minimum pay for foreign workers on......

India will beat China to become world's largest employer

A report published in British journal The Lancet reckons India’s working population will surpass China’s in the mid-2020s. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com India’s gross......

Remembering Charles Correa and his 'breathing' buildings

India's foremost architect and town planner was renowned as much for his 'breathing' spaces as for his irascible personality Obituaries can be hagiographic, at least in the immediate aftermath of......

Anil Kapoor brings on the fireworks in 24

I'm not a 24 loyalist, but you don't need to be as you can dive straight into any season -- I've seen and enjoyed seasons 1, 2 and (in a bit of a guilty pleasure way) 5 with great,......

U2, Pretenders in Hall of Fame

Arunning gag culled from the careers of several anthemic superstars is that induction into the Hall of Fame is a sign of 'maturity', which automatically excludes you from further solidifying your......

Britney Spears goes bhangra!

Guess who's the newest balle-balle belle on the block?Britney Spears, of course!Miss Spears' comeback album, remixed by British Asian producer Rishie Rich, sees her transformed into a mewling sex......

Sir Alex Ferguson recovering in hospital following brain surgery

IMAGE: Sir Alex Ferguson, centre, in the stands at Wembley stadium for the FA Cup semi-final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur on April 18, 2018. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters Alex......

Davis Cup revamp could 'kill its soul', say Belgians

IMAGE: Belgium's David Goffin and Steve Darcis celebrate with teammates after winning the Davis Cup semi-final against Australia in Sept 17. Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters A proposal to rip up......

PHOTOS: Brazil sink feisty Chile, Germany ease past Georgia

Brazil edged past Chile and France got the better of Denmark in their friendly matches, while Germany, Scotland and Portugal registered victories in their Euro 2016 qualifying matches. Brazil sink......

Advani shines after losing opening outing at World billiards

Pankaj Advani lost his opening outing to defending champion Peter Gilchrist but later recovered and scored two straight victories in World Billiards Championship, in Leeds, on Tuesday. The former......

Former world heavyweight champion Dokes dies

Former world heavyweight champion Michael Dokes, 54, has died after losing a battle with liver cancer, the World Boxing Association said on its website (www.wbanews.com). The American won the WBA......