Hong Kong busts $1.8-bn money laundering syndicate with India links, 7 held

At least seven persons were arrested by Hong Kong customs authorities on Friday in connection with the territory's biggest money-laundering case involving a whopping HKD 14 billion (USD 1.8......

It's Raining Bharat Ratnas!

In the 76 years since India gained independence, 53 recipients of the Bharat Ratna have been there. That's less than one every year, which is a healthy ratio given there is the sanctity of this gem......

Trump lobs racially charged attacks at Republican rival Nikki Haley

Former US president Donald Trump has lobbed racially charged attacks at his Indian-American Republican rival Nikki Haley by repeatedly referring to her as “Nimbra", in an apparent intentional......

'Clearly unacceptable': India's strong words at UN on Gaza war

India has said that it is in constant touch with the leaders of Israel and Palestine and its "clear and consistent" message since the start of the latest Middle East conflict has been to prevent......

Can Uday Shankar Recreate At Reliance-Disney What He Did In Star TV?

As vice chairman of the Reliance-Walt Disney JV, Uday Shankar is expected to create a content engine that feeds both digital and TV and push up the value. IMAGE: Uday Shankar, president, FICCI,......

Russians Devise Ways To Outwit US, Help India

Russian oil supplies to India will continue to flow unhindered and suppliers will come up with ways to sidestep secondary sanctions, a Russian official told Business Standard. Kindly note the......

'The formulations business been a growth driver'

'Fundamentally, we think that in the coming quarters, API business should come back.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Biocon Biocon is preparing to make the most of the peptides opportunity as these......

Offshore syndication of loans at 15-yr high, zooms to $21 bn in '23

Funds raised by India Inc. through offshore loan syndication hit a 15-year high in 2023 with companies and banks raising $21.4 billion, the highest since 2007. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

'I have very deep connections with India'

'When democracy first came to Bhutan people had no idea and they were like 'What is that?' 'Oh it's that thing they have in India where the leaders are always fighting and arguing'.' IMAGE: A......

She Makes Bollywood Brides Look Perfect

'Alia nailed the bridal look perfectly.'Katrina nailed all the looks at her wedding.''Kiara was a bubbly bride, sweet and fun.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Dolly Jain/Instagram Celebrity draper......

'Jawan will boost IMAX'

'If the South starts shooting on IMAX more, it will be beneficial. And likewise, it will benefit Bollywood directors.' Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan, which releases on September 7. Multiplex chain PVR......

Remembering Nitin Desai's Magic

There's a moment in Jodhaa Akbar when Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's newly married queen is offered a tour of her marital abode by the palace help. Luxury isn't new for her, but the unmistakable awe in......

IPL 2024: Confident Titans favourites against struggling Kings

IMAGE: The Kings have lost their last two away games and another slip-up against Titans will lead to further loss of momentum. Photograph: BCCI Bruised by Mayank Yadav's scorching pace,......

Super Bowl PIX: Taylor Swift shares the glare with Kelce as Chiefs win

IMAGE: Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce kisses partner Taylor Swift as they celebrate after Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on......

Australia's Gabba to be rebuilt for 2032 Games?

IMAGE: President Ian Chesterman said on Thursday the AOC fully supported the review of the Gabba rebuild, suggesting it did not fit with International Olympic Committee (IOC) expectations of host......

Messi's no-show sparks outrage among fans

IMAGE: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi, Julian Gressel, Luis Suarez and DeAndre Yedlin during the trophy presentation after the match. Photograph: Lam Yik/Reuters Lionel Messi's three days of......

Beckenbauer, the icon of German sporting success

IMAGE: Franz Beckenbauer was for decades synonymous with Germany's success on the pitch, as player and then coach. Photograph: Action Images/Reuters Franz Beckenbauer, who has died at the age of......