India Should Be Battle Ready With China

'With continued focus on votes, upcoming by-polls and purchasing politicians, the political hierarchy has little time for national defence.' 'They would do well to heed a veteran scholar, who says,......

Kumaraswamy hospitalised after nosebleed at presser

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy was hospitalised here after his nose started bleeding during a press conference on Sunday. IMAGE: Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy. Photograph: ANI on X Kumaraswamy,......

'India Has Become More Aggressive With China'

'China will do everything to hamper our ability to be a competitor.''China wants every country in the region to be subservient and we are the biggest stumbling block.' IMAGE: An Indian soldier......

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......

Valuation worries loom over smallcap stocks

It has mostly been a one-way street for smallcap stocks that have taken it on their chin thus far in February. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The Nifty Smallcap 250 index has shed 3.2 per......

'Heeramandi wasn't another sex scene'

'While I was performing it, I had a weird feeling that people would love it because it's so bizarre.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shekhar Suman Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond......

Behind The Scenes Of Animal's Bloody Fights

'We shot in minus 8 degrees, and Ranbir and Bobby were bare-bodied. That was very tough!' IMAGE: Ranbir Kapoor lies injured in a scene from Animal. "We used 25-30 litres of blood just for the......

Mast Mein Rehne Ka Review: Delightful Watch

Mast Mein Rehne Ka is a thoroughly human film, which makes you laugh as hard as it will make you feel for the characters, notes Mayur Sanap. When perennially-bored, almost recluse Mr Kamath......

'Bit Of Rahul, Bit Of Sachin'

'The most attractive hundred I've seen in India in recent times.' IMAGE: Rachin Ravindra's first name is a meld of the first names of his father Ravi Krishnamoorthy's favourite cricketers Ra (from......

'Local Boy' Punishes India In Bengaluru

IMAGE: New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra raises his bat after scoring a hundred. Photograph: BCCI Rachin Ravindra, the rising star of New Zealand cricket, once again showcased his exceptional talent,......

PICS: Paris Paralympics end with rainy electro party

IMAGE: The Paralympic flag is waved amid rain during the closing ceremony at Stade de France in Paris on Sunday. Photograph: Umit Bektas/Reuters The Paris 2024 Games came to a close like they......

Paris Paralympics: MIND-BOGGLING Pix!

Sachin Sarjerao Khilari, the reigning world champion, continued his dominance in the Paralympic Games, securing a silver medal in the men's shot put F46 event. His exceptional throw of 16.32 metres......

Avani Lekhara falls just short of 2nd Paralympic medal

IMAGE: Avani Lekhara shot a total of 1159 across the three stages of kneeling, prone and standing to finish seventh in the qualification around. Photograph: Eng Chin An/Reuters Ace Indian shooter......