'Putin Is A Liar'

'Putin dreams about his legacy. He wants to forcibly restore the Russian empire.''Unfortunately, after three years of large-scale war with massive human losses, Putin will not budge from his goal......

How I Became A Coorg By Order!

'After his warm and affectionate farewell speech, the Chief of Staff of the formation asked me, "So, now you are off to Coorg to look after your coffee estates?"'For the last time, in Army uniform......

Trouble Brewing Between Shinde, Fadnavis?

Is a sulking Eknath Shinde on the way out as Shiv Sena chief? IMAGE: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, centre, and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, left, with state Minister Girish......

Varsity student assault: TN Oppn hits streets; accused a history-sheeter

The sexual assault on a varsity student triggered strong protests by Opposition parties, with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Bharatiya Janata Party hitting the streets on......

Despite wars in Europe and West Asia, oil shock fears yet to materialise

The oil industry experienced three upheavals between 1973 and 1991, which seem to be etched in the memory of the industry’s decision makers. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Naturally, at the......

Uday Kotak: A journey to meteoric heights cut short by regulator

Growing up in the Mumbai of 1970s, Uday Kotak aspired to be a cricketer and trained under legendary coach Ramakant Aachrekar. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters However, it was an on-field injury......

The take-off and crash-landing of Jet's Naresh Goyal

In a dramatic turn of events in May 2019, an Emirates aircraft en-route to Dubai was asked to stop while it was taxiing for a take off in Mumbai. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The pilot......

Want To Send Your Car To The Graveyard?

One of the challenges for those car graves is that Indian owners often find markets for their old cars rather than send them to scrapyards. IMAGE: A wrecked car is seen in the scrapyard.......

What Singham Again-Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Face Off Is About

IMAGE: Ajay Devgn in Singham Again. As the big Diwali weekend approaches, everyone has started planning for it. Bollywood desperately needs some blockbusters. But as is always the case with big......

Tanaav 2 Review: Thrilling!

Tanaav Season 2 is like any other espionage thriller with twists and a lot of tense and thrilling moments.What makes it interesting is that unlike season 1, this time, the plot unravels quickly......

'I'd Like To Act Even When I Am 130'

'Once actors become senior, they may become repetitive and boring for the audience. Kamal sir is updated.' Photograph: Satish Bodas/Rediff.com What makes Kamal Haasan such a towering personality?......

Will Salman Move Out Of Galaxy Apartments?

IMAGE: Salman Khan and his father Salim Khan greet fans outside their home on Eid, April 11, 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo   Will Salman Khan and his family move out of his residence in......

'Big Mistake': Dhoni reveals his biggest IPL regret

  IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni entered the field of play and had a fierce on-field argument with the umpires during an IPL match in 2019. Photograph: BCCI Mahendra Singh Dhoni is known for his......

'I'll get a kangaroo tattoo': Alcaraz's Aussie dream

IMAGE: Carlos Alcaraz has not gone beyond the quarter-finals in his three previous visits to Melbourne. Photograph: Juan Medina/Reuters There is little doubt Carlos Alcaraz is one of the brightest......

Santosh Trophy: Meghalaya beat Goa to book quarters spot

IMAGE: Meghalaya climbed to seven points from four matches in Group B and cannot be overtaken by fifth-placed Goa. Photograph: AIFF/X Damanbhalang Chyne converted a late penalty as Meghalaya......

Will PCB hold Champions Trophy in Hybrid model?

IMAGE: The 2025 Champions Trophy is likely to be held in the 'Hybrid Model' as the Indian government is unlikely to allow its team to travel to Pakistan for the tournament. Photograph: Akhtar......

I-League kicks off amid broadcast drama

IMAGE: I-League will be telecast on Sony Sports from the 2nd round onwards. Photograph: All India Football/X The I-League's 18th edition kicked off as scheduled on Friday, following a......