Six decades and more later, we are now captives of our identities. Every poll is based on elaborate calculations of electability of candidates on the basis of their castes and other narrow......
'There are many things we need to work on.''At the heart of it is, one, the extent of inequality, which is not good for democracy and nation; two, a structural decline on how a country ought to......
Three mentees pay homage to Sherna Gandhy, the legendary journalist and editor who passed into the ages on April 28 after a long battle with cancer. IMAGE: Sherna Gandhy was a lodestar for......
'Rishi is brought up with Indian values -- respect our parents, respect our uncles, -- but he is more British.' IMAGE: Britain's first Prime Minister of Asian origin Rishi Sunak delivers his first......
'Not a single bullet was fired, but we were warning the enemy not to continue with their antics!'IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe finds out how the Light Combat Helicopter, which will be......
'In investing, you have to first make sure you don't make big mistakes.''I would advise small investors to be systematic, don't be arbitrary; don't be on either end of the risk spectrum.''Don't go......
R K Krishna Kumar, one of the stalwarts of the Tata group, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, evening. A close lieutenant of then Tata Sons chairman Ratan Tata, he spoke to Rediff.com's......
Two US lawmakers have introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that aims at granting an automatic right to H-4 visa holders to work in the country, a move which will benefit the spouses of......
India has the lowest labour force participation rate in South Asia and one of the lowest in the world, points out Aakar Patel. IMAGE: Workers stitch garments at a factory in Jaipur. Photograph:......
'We did not know we would one day dominate nearly 70 per cent of the market.''Today, of 100 diamonds available for trade in Antwerp, 93 are cut and polished in India.'A fascinating excerpt from......
'It's very tough for someone, who doesn't have a filmi background, to get work in Bollywood. It's not a smooth ride unless you are really lucky. But I think one has to be prepared for that.''I must......
Over Dosas in Mumbai, Oscar winner Megan Mylan tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel why she chose India and girl empowerment as the subject of her new documentary. Image: Megan Mylan (centre) with her......
On Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 91st birth anniversary on September 30, we bring back excerpts from a Rediff interview with the brilliant filmmaker, just after the release of his last film, Jhoot Bole......
IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin will play his 100th Test in Dharamsala from Thursday, March 7, 2024. Photographs: BCCI The current series against England has been a special one for Ravichandran......
Cricketers, shaped by diverse journeys from unexpected corners of the country, serve as a testament to the power of unwavering belief. IMAGE: From seasoned campaigners like Rohit Sharma to rising......
‘India not the strongest bowling unit without Ishant Sharma' IMAGE: Steve Smith is relishing the opportunity to face Jasprit Bumrah in the Tests and says he will be watchful against the......
'Head out!''It has been a long time that we have not met family and friends.' And, run to the court.' IMAGE: Badminton ace Ashwini Ponnappa has realised that cooking is not that difficult.......
'Put cricket, first and foremost, at the centre of every decision you take.''The bottom line must always be the sport that we love.'Rahul Dravid as eloquent as always in his M A K Pataudi Memorial......