See the world through a microscope

At first glance, few would be able to identify what’s in the images below. But that’s the beauty of microphotography. The winning photos this year in Nikon’s annual Small World......

France did not want Netanyahu, Abbas at Paris rally

France apparently wanted to keep the Israel-Palestinian conflict out of the Paris march but Israeli domestic politics seems to have prevailed as the 2 leaders participated in the largest......

Britain and France may recall envoys to Israel: Report

In an unprecedented move, Britain and France are mulling the option of recalling their envoys from Israel in protest against its decision to expand settlements, a media report has said. "This time......

Mossad chief under pressure over Dubai murder

Meir Dagan, the head of the Israeli spy agency, Mossad, is under intense criticism and pressure to resign over the murder of a top Hamas operative in Dubai after five Israeli men said their......

Mecca Cola debuts in Israel

Mecca Cola, a softdrink that promises to fight "American capitalism and Zionism" has gone on sale in parts of Israel for the first time with the company pledging a share of profits to "the children......

The Meyerowitz Stories: Thank God for Netflix!

If it wasn't for Netflix, we'd never have seen The Meyerowitz Stories in India.J Jagannath is captivated by this film about three disconnected siblings and their even more disconnected father.......

Review: While We're Young is the first great film of 2015

It is a film worth watching and recommending and loving, like a novel you can’t wait to lend to friends you care about, says Raja Sen Ben Stiller will turn 50 this year. Stiller, the......

12 MUST WATCH Movies

'It is always wonderful to discover a gem of film at an international film festival. It is even more exciting when that film is from India.' Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com lists his favourite movies at......

10 Movies That Were Better Than 12 Years A Slave

If you thought 12 Years a Slave was the best movie of the year, you've probably not watched these films. Forget the Oscars. We’ve seen who won and we know why, but 2013 was a year of much......

Aus hockey player banned for drug purchase at Paris Olympics

The 29-year-old has played over 100 games for Australia and was a member of the team that won the men's silver at the Tokyo Olympics.   IMAGE: Australian Olympic hockey player Thomas Craig......

Olympics: France's Riner reigns supreme with 4th gold

IMAGE: Teddy Riner, 35, is judo's most decorated athlete at the Olympics with six medals. Photographs: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters Frenchman Teddy Riner claimed a record fourth Olympic judo gold medal,......

Consistency the key for Tanisha-Ashwini at Olympics

IMAGE: Tanisha Crasto made the transition from mixed doubles to women's doubles after her partner Ishan Bhatnagar suffered a horrific injury on the court. Photograph: Tanisha Crasto/Instagram Set......

China Open badminton: Saina, Sindhu, Prannoy advance to second round

IMAGE: Saina Nehwal. Photograph: Warren Little/Getty Images for Falco Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal made perfect starts to their campaigns at the China Open Super Series Premier......

Serena to defend title running better than ever

Serena Williams revealed a silver lining to her recent life-threatening lung condition on Sunday when she revelled in being able to run better than ever as she prepared to defend her Wimbledon......