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Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?

With the fight now having been taken to the seizure of nuclear plants, it is one more warning to Europe that this prolonged war could end up with disastrous consequences, observes Rashme Sehgal......

'Will Never Regret Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Agitation'

'Three of my grandparents had cancer. That was the reason I entered the protests and later led it.' IMAGE: Demonstrators gather near the Kudankulam nuclear power project during a protest,......

What The World Looks Like At Mid-Year

The first five months of 2023 have witnessed at least six major events/trends that augur badly for global economic and socio-political prospects, points out Shankar Acharya, former chief economic......

Ukraine Continues To Mourn Its Dead

Glimpses from the battleground that is Ukraine. IMAGE: People pay tribute to Ukrainian soldier Yurii Moroz, who was killed in a fight against Russian troops near the frontline town of......

These Ukrainians Won't Board A Bus Again

On Friday, February 25, it will be a year into Russia's invasion. Fighting now amounts to attritional duels of artillery and infantry assaults, with neither side making significant gains. But......

India needs to end reliance on China for critical minerals: Survey

India needs to recognise and address challenges posed by its dependence on China for critical minerals and examine the implications of phasing down coal on bank balance sheets as it accelerates its......

TN's EPS woos investments amid Covid, but is the environment friendly?

In the midst of huge job losses as a fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has signed 17 MoUs for an investment of Rs 15,100 crores that aim to......

From social media influencers to #metoo, 2018 was a 'brand' new year

What sets 2018 apart from previous years is the magnitude of the shocks that hit our brand ecosystem, says Bharat Bambawale. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com We've had an exceptionally busy......

Best ways a brand can reclaim its reputation after a crisis

'The crisis-hit brand needs to react, and react without sounding outraged or angry. ' Image: A pre-emptive communication strategy is a must-have in a firm's arsenal.. Photograph, courtesy:......

Recession grips Japan's economy

Japan's economy has derailed again. On March 11, a massive earthquake and tsunami shattered the world's third largest economy. Japan is also facing the world's worst nuclear disaster since......

'Everybody rejected me'

'I have been trying to make a movie for seven years. I got a chance only now.' 'I have taken my script to every office from Dharma to Tips to Eros.' 'I have narrated my script to every actor......

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Binge watching television shows on streaming services has become the new way for us to be entertained at home. And that is not surprising since many of these shows are far better than the films we......

'I am looking at the lockdown positively'

Tumbbad actor Sohum Shah, who was last seen in the Web series Bard of Blood, was busy shooting for his next Web series before the lockdown was announced. Even though Sohum is housebound in his......

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days. IMAGE: Joanne Froggatt in Downton Abbey. I......

The HIGHLIGHTS of Golden Globes 2020

It’s the 77th edition of the Golden Globes -- Hollywood’s annual party night when the who’s who of showbiz turn up in shiny couture, make politically correct speeches, win some,......

Covid-19: Belarus soccer continues amid empty stands

IMAGE: FC Neman Grodno players applaud to empty stands after their match against FC Shakhtyor Soligorsk last weeek. Photograph: Kind courtesy, FC Neman Grodno/Twitter Belarus is the only country......

Five-time major winner Sharapova retires aged 32

'I'm new to this, so please forgive me. Tennis -- I'm saying goodbye.' IMAGE: Maria Sharapova has played only two matches this year, losing in the first round of the Australian Open, with her......

U.N. suspends Maria Sharapova as goodwill ambassador

IMAGE: Russia's Maria Sharapova. Photograph: Grigory Dukor/Reuters. Maria Sharapova has been suspended as a goodwill ambassador by the United Nations after the former world number one admitted......

Japan crisis: Sportspersons lend their support

Maria Sharapova's focus on the Indian Wells WTA tournament has been distracted as she keeps a close watch on Japan's struggles to recover from last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami.......

Spotted: Cesc Fabregas in Dubai

Reader Kevin Fernandes sent us this photograph from Dubai. 'It was a great experience meeting Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas at the Emirates HQ in Dubai,' writes Kevin. Thank you, Kevin, for......

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