Army veterans join anti-JNU chorus, take out 'March for Unity'

Led by a group of ex-servicemen, thousands of people on Sunday hit the streets against “anti-national” activities in Jawaharlal Nehru University, a march that is believed to have been......

South Asia expert gets India job at US State Dept

The position of Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs with responsibilities to work specifically on the India portfolio -- which has remained vacant for nearly a......

Indo-US ties: The thrill is gone

The long-awaited visit by United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to India provided the usual public affirmation of "India being a vital partner of the US in building a stable......

A column about war in Pak

"People are confused about this war," said Daud, negotiating the office vehicle he was driving through downtown Karachi's chaotic traffic. "Every time America bombs a village, people are killed or......

How to read an economic survey well

A survey's design determines its findings; understanding the logic behind measurement is key to interpretation, says TN Ninan. Neilsen has put out its latest quarterly survey on the consumer mood......

The threat of global food shortages

Last month, the wheat fields in Punjab stretched in amber-tinged waves as far as the eye could see, promising bountiful harvests. Nothing hinted at the grave crisis that has gripped the state,......

Oil-rich nations less friendly to US

In the post-Cold War period, researchers have long wondered why some countries befriend the US. They have noted some common characteristics of US friends - cultural affinity, urban dominance, level......

The kid who turned down $1 billion!

"I'm just lucky to be alive." Mark Zuckerberg, the 22-year-old founder and CEO of social-networking site Facebook, is talking about the time he came face-to-face with the barrel of a gun. It was......

Cristiano Ronaldo, a shadow of his old self

Claude Arpi captures the fan's passion for football in these entertaining e-mails to Ivan Crasto, Rediff.com's Sports Editor. Read Claude's first e-mailHis secondHis thirdHis fourthHis 5th:......