India in 2012: Another 2011 coming up

Rajeev Srinivasan predicts grim prospects for the year based on poor economic leadership and the worsening security environment. I think there will be little disagreement if I say that 2011 CE was......

'Balamurali scolded me saying, Who asked you for money? Let's record now'

‘Accompanying Balamuralikrishna on stage can be nerve-wracking as nobody knew or could guess how and what he would perform; he was such an expert that he could change everything within a......

Has the Rocketing Rupee reached its Zenith?

It does feel like we are close to the end of the rupee's rally, says Jamal Mecklai. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Technically, it is beginning to appear as if the rupee rocket, which has......

Great airports, yes, but India needs more than that

Later this week, New Delhi will have a new airport. Its scale and size have been designed to shock and awe. Passengers will without doubt walk through its impressive interiors, experiencing the......

Morgan Stanley more bullish on India than China

Financial services company Morgan Stanley's Asia chief Stephen Roach is more bullish on Indian economy than China. He thinks the Indian government will be able to deliver on fiscal consolidation,......

'Budget may focus on divestment, tax reforms'

The government may announce measures on tax reforms, divestment in PSUs and push infrastructure investment, besides stepping up efforts for fiscal consolidation in the forthcoming budget, a top......

Oscars 2016: Meet the Best Actor Nominees. PREDICT the winner!

Watch the trailers and predict the winner at the end. I feel weird commenting on the Best Actor race this year since I've watched all the nominated performances except that of the frontrunner, and......

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

The 87th Annual Academy awards nominations were announced by directors JJ Abrams and Alfonso Cuarón as well as Chris Pine and Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs, at the......

Rahul Bose on Before the Rains

When Rahul Bose started his career in films with Dev Benegal's English, August, he had one perspective-- that he would only work in art house film projects. But in the 14 years since English,......

Star power fails at USBO

With a hat-trick of flops that lost about $200 million inone single year, Eddie Murphy, who gets $15million to $20 million per movie, became the costliest loser in Hollywood last year.Among the......

1st Test, Day 1: Williamson puts NZ on top

IMAGE: Kane Williamson celebrates his half century during Day 1 of the first Test against the West Indies at Seddon ParkKane Williamson celebrates his half century during Day 1 of the first Test......

3rd Test: Windies' Brathwaite cameo a bright spot in washout at SCG

IMAGE: Groundsmen bring the covers on as rain delays play on Day 2 of the third Test match between Australia and the West Indies at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Monday. Photograph: Cameron......

Brian Lara wants to play 2011 IPL

West Indian batting legend Brian Lara has expressed his desire to play in the Indian Premier League but said he has to be match-fit to stand a realistic chance of featuring in next year's Twenty20......

All you want to know about the Champions Trophy

The 8th Champions Trophy begins in England this week.Rajneesh Gupta captures the tournament in all its statistical glory like only he can. IMAGE: Mohammed Shami is ecstatic after claiming a wicket......

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Australia and Ireland submit provisional squad for the tournament Down Under, but do not release names. The UAE's Khurram Khan, at 43, will be the oldest player (born 21 June 1971) while Yodhin......