Modi 'stopped' war, but can't stop paper leaks: Rahul on NEET, NET row

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Centre over the alleged irregularities in NEET and exam paper leak issue, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi has......

Cruelty differs for man and woman, adopt broad approach in divorce: SC to courts

What is cruelty for a woman in a given case may not be cruelty for a man, and a relatively more elastic and broad approach is required when a court examines a case in which a wife seeks divorce,......

Indian woman gets 16-week jail for assaulting domestic helper in Singapore

A 37-year-old Indian woman in Singapore was on Thursday sentenced to 16 weeks' jail after she pleaded guilty to repeatedly punching her domestic helper, also from India, as she was unhappy with her......

SC frees man on death row as he was juvenile at time of crime 28 yrs ago

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the release of a man, who was awarded the death penalty for killing five women and two children in Pune in 1994, after it found that he was a juvenile when the......

Higher salary for good looking, brainy people

At a time when people are concerned about the uncertainty in the job market, a study has revealed that being good looking and intelligent can fetch a higher salary and reduce financial stress.......

Hail the power of networks!

Not just in the fight against COVID-19, but also in politics, economics and society, observes Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Words such as 'infection', 'social......

In a high-stress, low-control job? It can kill you!

A recent research found that those in high-stress jobs with little control over their workflow die younger or are less healthy than those who have more flexibility and discretion in their jobs and......

Of irrational exuberance, bulls & bears

There is a trend to apply psychological explanations in place of basic economic logic to explain macroeconomic phenomena. One example concerns the boom-and-bust business cycle. A conventional......

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

Filmmaker Sai Paranjpye shares an amusing anecdote of Shabana Azmi's perfection in her memoir, A Patchwork Quilt: A Collage of My Creative Life. While filming Sparsh, the actress wished to know if......

Who does Kareena look best with?

Ever since she made her debut 20 years ago, Kareena Kapoor has been paired opposite all the A-listers, from Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and......

'#MeToo is like a wave'

'The first one has done what it needs to do.''I'm sure there's going to be a stronger wave.''Anybody who thinks #MeToo has gone and they are off the hook are fooling themselves.' Photograph: Kind......

Bigg Boss 11: 'I want to teach Hina a lesson'

'If I come back as a wild card, I will not spare Hina Khan. I want to go back to the house only for her.' Mehjabi Siddiqui is out of Bigg Boss 11, but she has lost none of her sting.   ......

Controversial move allows Russian, Belarusians in Paris 2024

IMAGE: A view shows the Olympic Rings in front of the Olympic House, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), during the executive board meeting of the International Olympic......

Asian Games: 'Selection uncertainty affecting gymnasts psychologically'

IMAGE: With their selection hanging in the balance, GFI president Sudhir Mital said its impacting the gymnasts psychologically. Photograph: Cathal Mcnaughton/Reuters Gymnastic Federation of India......

Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

IMAGE: Hani Z., a refugee from Syria living in Germany, poses with his travel document and fan merchandise in the colours of Germany's flag in Berlin, Germany. He was denied a visa by Qatar to......

My job is quite easy towards end of match: Dhoni after CSK's win

'From the 16th over onwards the contest was between the fast bowler and the batsman. You can't do too much' 'The side that has won is a side that has executed slightly better' IMAGE: MS Dhoni......

PICS: Real Madrid crush Granada; Inter down Napoli

Images from soccer matches played across different leagues in Europe on Sunday. IMAGE: Real Madrid's Ferland Mendy celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Marco Asensio during their La Liga......