Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

'The majority of transmission will be via people who are within two metres of one another.''The closer you are, the more likely that you'll be infected.' IMAGE: A mural promoting the use of masks......

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

'Everybody says 5G and communication is important.' 'Everybody says automation, robotics, human computing interfaces -- people and machines working together -- is the future.' 'Everybody agrees......

A propaganda tool called #UrbanNaxal

'The category of crime and criminals called Maoist or Naxal or #UrbanNaxals is an illegitimate creation of right-wing propaganda media frenzy.''It is a fiction repugnant to the Constitution and the......

'Putin won't risk improving relations with Pakistan at India's expense'

'But Russia is well aware of Pakistan's nuisance power on its border.' IMAGE: Busts depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin in the colours of the Russian flag at the SUPERPUTIN exhibition.......

Power outage: Jalandhar MSMEs' new struggle

With the Covid-19 pandemic showing signs of ebbing and economic activity picking up, factory owners in Jalandhar had hoped that the worst was over. Photograph: ANI Photo However, the heat wave in......

Why India's exports are likely to fly high in New Year

After staging a strong recovery from COVID-induced slowdown in 2021, India's exports are likely to extend the growth story to the New Year also on increased demand in the global markets, boost in......

Govt withdraws order to firms to pay full wages during lockdown

The government has withdrawn its order directing companies and commercial units to pay full wages to workers even when they are not in operation during the COVID-19-induced nationwide lockdown,......

Why RSS affiliate is against Walmart-Flipkart deal

'If you allow Walmart to operate in India, our manufacturing will finish completely.''What will happen to Narendra D Modi's dream then? There will be no Make in India.' IMAGE: Walmart CEO Doug......

Bhoomi Review: Sanjay Dutt makes comeback in one of the worst films of the year!

Bhoomi’s blood-splattering, bone-crunching vigour is as unwelcome as the rest of this ghastly movie, feels Sukanya Verma. Blatantly exploitative and excessive, Bhoomi treats rape as......

'I think like a dancer when I act'

'I have played 54 characters till now, and there was always some reference point, but in Raabta, there was none.' Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, a sought after actor after MS Dhoni became a huge hit,......

'Bollywood writers never have it easy'

Writer Jaideep Sahni has given Bollywood some great movies like Jungle, Company, Khosla Ka Ghosla, Chak De! India and Rocket Singh Salesman of the Year. He had an interesting chat with Rediff......