ISRO's SpaDeX satellites close in for historic docking

The two Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) satellites that the Indian Space Research Organisation is hoping to unite are at a distance of 1.5 km and will be brought much closer on January 11, the......

Memories Of 24, Akbar Road... When Rajiv Gandhi Sat In The Winter Sun

After spending nearly 50 years in a colonial bungalow at 24, Akbar Road, the Congress moved into a new office on January 15. Rasheed Kidwai, who knows the history of the Congress better than the......

After 30 yrs in jail for wife's murder, Swamy Shraddananda moves SC

Swamy Shraddananda, jailed for 30 years for killing his wife, has moved the Supreme Court seeking authorities to decide his mercy plea filed before the President in December, 2023. Photograph:......

Was The Attack On Saif Waiting To Happen?

How did the thug access Saif Ali Khan's home? IMAGE: Saif Ali Khan and his family own flats on the top two floors of Satguru Sharan. Photographs: Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com   Did Saif Ali......

Tata Punch Knocks Out Maruti!

While Maruti held the top spot for four decades, the Ambassador was the best-selling car in post-Independence India for three decades. IMAGE: The Tata Punch. Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/ Rediff.com......

Premium devices demand to push India smartphone mkt to over $50 bn in 2025

Rising demand for premium devices, led by Apple and Samsung, is expected to increase India's smartphone market size to over $50 billion (about Rs 428,900 crore) this year, market research firm......

Why Sensex And Nifty Are Falling

'Retail investors have to stick to their asset allocation plans and continuously do portfolio reviews.' Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only.......

A bleak Q3 awaits FMCG companies?

Hit by inflation, higher input costs and pricing measures, fast-moving consumer goods companies are expected to see a contraction in their gross margin and a modest-to-flat operating profit in the......

'Shyam Had The Answer To Every 'Why' Under The Sun'

'I find his sense of history astounding, not just history of film, but of life in general.'Another fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book Shyam Benegal. PART I: 'Smita Didn't Want Anything......

'Human Attention Span Is Now Less Than Goldfish's'

'What scares me is the fact that there is so much content that people have content indigestion.''How do you entice people who have indigestion of content?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rajadhiraaj:......

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

'I don't think Waheeda had the confidence that I could pull it off, so she said no.' IMAGE: Shabana Azmi in Ankur. Shyam Benegal started his film career with the brilliant Ankur. The 1974 film not......

'There's Very Little Comedy These Days'

'Earlier, the comedy track used to run parallel to the main story with songs et al.''Nowadays, it's just once one scene here and there.' IMAGE: Mehmood and Shubha Khote in Sasural. Shubha Khote......

Team India prepares for England! 3 warm-up games in UK

Stung by the massive defeats against New Zealand and Australia, the BCCI has decided to organise three four-day matches in the UK ahead of the Test matches against England to give the players an......

'They Made You Pay Kohli Tax'

Virat Kohli faces SM ire over price of bhutta served at his restaurant. IMAGE: The steamed corn on cob served at Virat Kohli's restaurant, One8, that has gained national prominence. Photograph: X......

'Rohit deserved more respect and faith from the management'

'Have seen Captains like Mark Taylor, Azharuddin etc persisted as captain for a year despite bad form...' IMAGE: Grappling with poor form, Rohit Sharma pulled out of the Sydney Test, handing over......

India dominate chess world in 2024

IMAGE: D Gukesh celebrates with the Chess World Championship trophy. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Chin An/FIDE The image of a smiling D Gukesh standing with outstretched hands will forever be......

East Bengal Football Club appeals for protection of minorities in Bangladesh

IMAGE: The iconic East Bengal Football Club called on the Bangladesh government to take immediate and effective measures to safeguard vulnerable communities. Photograph: East Bengal Football......