Trump-Putin Bonhomie: Checkmate Xi?

The US move to align with Russia is prompted by fear of a Sino-Russian joint threat. Russia, fully aware of its military vulnerability vis a vis China, may cautiously welcome the American move,......

Hair loss outbreak in Maha village linked to wheat?

Incidents of sudden hair loss in Maharashtra's Buldhana district, which made national headlines, are linked to high selenium content found in wheat from Punjab and Haryana supplied by local ration......

Shinde car bomb threat: Emails sent as mischief, not a serious plot

The Mumbai police arrested two persons from Maharashtra's Buldhana district in connection with emails threatening to blow up deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's car, officials said on Friday.......

5 of 7 Delhi ministers face criminal cases: ADR

Five, including the chief minister, out of seven newly sworn-in ministers in Delhi have declared criminal cases against themselves, while two are billionaires, according to poll rights body......

India's Farm Sector Becoming Rainfall-Resistant

'Rainfall does not appear to have a statistically significant impact on foodgrain production since the last few years, which contrasts with the traditional view of India's heavy reliance on monsoon......

Nifty Indices Rebalance Begins

The changes will take effect on March 28, with portfolio adjustments expected before the market closes on March 27. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   The rebalancing of the Nifty 50......

India Inc to clock 7-8% revenue growth in Q4

Domestic rating agency ICRA on Monday said Indian companies are likely to clock 7-8 per cent revenue growth during the March quarter of the current fiscal year, led by revival in rural demand and......

EPFO net members addition grows to 16.05 lakh in Dec

Retirement fund body EPFO added 16.05 lakh net new members in December, which is 9.69 per cent higher compared to November 2024, as per the payroll data released on Tuesday. Illustration: Dominic......

Praggnanadhaa set to sizzle at Prague Masters

IMAGE: According to statistics-based analysis, R Praggnanandhaa has a 14.98% chance of winning the Prague Masters. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Tata Steel Chess/X Fresh off his nail-biting victory......

Sunny G, Shastri, Bhogle, Bishop to call Champions Trophy matches

IMAGE: Sunil Gavaskar and Harsha Bhogle. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com Former captains Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri along with Dinesh Karthik and Harsha Bhogle......

In Dubai, Beating Pakistan Takes Precedence

The fervour for the India-Pakistan match is so intense that for many beating Pakistan in Dubai seems even more important than winning the Champions Trophy itself, observes K R Nayar, the veteran......

Champions Trophy: Can India overcome these 3 threats?

Pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah's absence will certainly hurt India big time, but quality of batting and spin bowling will make Rohit Sharma's team one of the title contenders alongside South Africa......

Mary Kom, Paes, Saina on panel to groom future Olympians

The government has constituted a committee to be headed by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya with three Olympic medallists as members to advise on identification and grooming of talent, ensure fair......