'New Laws Are Shilanyas Of Hindu Rashtra'

'It will be difficult to challenge Hindutva anymore as the police will have the power to charge you as anti-national.' All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It was in December 2023 that......

Give Agniveers A Chance!

Such public domain discussions affect their morale and dedication -- and that, if anything, will definitely affect combat-effectiveness, warns Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd). IMAGE: The......

Defence Policy: India's Democracy Deficit

One hopes the new Lok Sabha will mark a break from a dismal tradition -- lack of interest and inputs in defence and security policies, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Indian soldiers......

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

A fortnight after he became the face of the Indian soldier in the Kargil war, on July 8, 1999, Vikram Batra died. He was mortally wounded after fighting through the night while recapturing Peak......

Getting future-ready: Govt may tweak IBC to factor in climate change

The government is contemplating changes to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to deal with environmental claims and liabilities of defaulting companies to make the law future-ready and meet......

Action Packed OTT This Week!

Monsters, sharks, psychopaths, jedis, hybrids, undercover cops, special agents, brace yourself for tons of action on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.   Under ParisWhere......

The Boy And The Heron Review: Miyazaki's Poignant Gem

The Boy And The Heron offers a thrilling joyride inside Hayao Miyazaki's unquantifiable imagination, applauds Sukanya Verma. Hayao Miyazaki's cinema speaks to the budding adult in a child as well......

Here's Where You Can Watch Fighter On OTT

Patriotism, politics, pain, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.   FighterWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: Hindi Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil......

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Students and principals at the primary and senior schools that Oscar winner Cillian Murphy attended in Cork, Ireland, tell Rediff.com what the triumph means to them. All Photographs and Videos:......

Spain's Euro glory built on selfless group mentality

IMAGE: Spain's players celebrate with the trophy after beating England in Euro 2024 final at Berlin Olympiastadion, Germany, on Sunday. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters Spain's path to European......

All about Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz

IMAGE: Carlos Alcaraz now has four Grand Slam trophies with a perfect record in major finals. Photograph: Hannah Mckay/Reuters Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Serbian second seed Novak......

Yamal spells out his birthday wish ahead of Euro title clash

Lamine Yamal has been breaking records since making his professional debut for Barcelona less than 15 months ago, the last one becoming the youngest goal-scorer in Euros history with a stunning......

Hard work, belief, Kohli-Rohit gesture move VVS Laxman

India showed resilience to win T20 WC and celebrations told that story: VVS Laxman Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI/X Batting great VVS Laxman hailed India's "resilience" while winning the recent......

Staff first, money later for new India coach Gambhir

IMAGE: IMAGE: Virat Kohli with Gautam Gambhir at the Eden Gardens during the IPL 2024 season. Photograph:  KKR/Instagram The financial nitty-gritties of Gautam Gambhir's appointment as......