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Covid-19: China refutes claims of 'gain-of-function' research at Wuhan lab

China has said its bio-lab in Wuhan, which faced allegations of leaking the COVD-19 causing the global pandemic, has never engaged in gain-of-function studies on coronavirus amid allegations......

5 UP men get life term, additional 40 yrs in jail for raping minor in Kerala

A court in Kochi on Monday sentenced five men from Uttar Pradesh to life imprisonment and an additional 40 years in prison for the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl from Kerala five years ago,......

Covid Fading But Still Claims Lives

There have been 41 cases of Covid in the most recent four-week period ending mid-January, with three deaths. IMAGE: A health worker collects a swab sample for the COVID-19 test in New Delhi.......

How Modi Has Changed Babus

At the PMO, policies are framed by factoring in analytical perspectives, implications, sustainability, and other dimensions. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The past 10 years have......

'Congress Has Many Capable Leaders In Kerala'

'Maybe this has created some minor issues which can happen in any party.' IMAGE: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge with Rahul Gandhi and General Secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal chairs a......

'For The First Time I'm Enthusiastic About India'

''I am more optimistic about India than before.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It has been a volatile few weeks for global financial markets as they braced for tougher tariffs from the......

Will Sitharaman's Debt-GDP vs Fiscal Deficit Gamble Pay Off?

Using the debt-to-GDP ratio as a fiscal anchor aligns with efforts to promote fiscal transparency through proper disclosure of off-budget borrowings. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In......

Will Modi Opt For More Energy Imports From US?

US shale oil would act as an alternative to India's heavy dependency on Russian crude, which is currently facing sanctions. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi with then US President Donald J......

For a slightly higher government capex outlay

While the capital spending is being maintained at 3.1 per cent of the GDP, a little more would have boosted economic growth even further, suggests Rajiv Memani. IMAGE: Union Finance Minister......

'Budget Lacks Big Ideas'

'This Budget did not live up to expectations.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Will the 2025 Budget trigger growth in the economy when there is no demand in the domestic market, when......

'I've Never Written With The Market In Mind'

'When I am working on a series, be it Paatal Lok on Amazon Prime or Kohrra on Netflix, I never take it for granted that we will be back with another season.''It's only at the end of the season that......

'My Life And My Story Is My Truth'

'At the age of 68, I am in the best phase of my life.''What I have left of my life, I want to live with dignity.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kalpana Iyer/Instagram From a studious girl who learnt......

Manga Fever Takes Over India

'Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and Disney+ Hotstar are continuously expanding their Anime libraries.' Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. A Dragon......

'The Girls Said I Want To Play Football'

'When the girls said they want to play football, the mothers were encouraging.''It was the fathers who were against the idea.' For documentary filmmaker Vijayeta Kumar, Kicking Balls tackles the......

'It's Very Difficult To Survive Without...'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonnalli Seygall/Instagram After portraying a variety of roles on screen, Sonnalli Seygall is probably her favourite one -- that of a mother in real life. The actor,......

India's creative plan for 2026 Commonwealth Games

'We have also proposed that all the disciplines that have been removed from the 2026 CWG be held in India.' IMAGE: Boxer Nikhat Zareen celebrates after winning the gold medal in 48-50kg flyweight......

India's Next Test Captain: The Choice Is Clear?

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah’s exclusion wasn’t solely about workload management—his leadership potential played a crucial role in the decision. Photograph: BCCI India’s decision......

Can India bring home gold at Asia Mixed Team C'ships?

While India have never won the gold at the Asia Mixed Team Championships, they did secure mixed team gold and silver at the Commonwealth Games in 2018 and 2022. IMAGE: Satwiksairaj......

Yuvraj's Special Message for Abhishek

IMAGE: Three years ago Yuvraj Singh, known for his straight-talking mentorship, took Abhishek Sharma under his wing. Photograph: BCCI Abhishek Sharma's record-breaking 135 off just 54 balls......

'It hurts': Mukund on India's Davis Cup ranking woes

IMAGE: Sasikumar Mukund, who was banned by AITA on disciplinary grounds last year, is back as India's best-ranked player for the World Group I Play-off tie against Togo, starting on Saturday.......

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