India must prepare for the Taliban threat

The Taliban will view India through the eyes of the ISI and, can be relied upon to undertake hostile actions against this country, warns Virendra Kapoor. IMAGE: Afghan Special Forces on in......

He unearthed horror of slave trade

Amjed Ullah Khan, who helped rescue 15 women from Hyderabad, tells Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com how women get trapped in an underground slave market that 'sells' them to employers who force them......

Pune's NIV develops ELISA test to detect COVID-19 antibodies

The National Institute of Virology in Pune has successfully developed the first indigenous antibody detection kit for COVID-19 that will play a critical role in surveillance for coronavirus......

11 schemes that may have won Modi the 2019 election

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com lists 11 Modi flagship schemes that may have been gamechangers in the Lok Sabha election. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi with Bharatiya Janata Party......

Sebi Protects Stock Prices From Rumours

The change will help companies address market rumours without being worried about the impact on deal pricing. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters......

Banks shift bets from G-secs to state and corporate bonds

Banks are preferring instruments with higher premium over government securities for their held-till-maturity (HTM) portfolio, following the new investment norms, which came into effect from April......

'Banking system has learnt lessons from 2008 crisis'

'They have since only tried to improve systems. Also, with regulatory guidance from time to time, we are in a position to assess a situation and react in time.' Photograph: Rupak De......

JP Morgan EM index addition: Banks, FIs look to raise Rs 18,000 crore

Days after JP Morgan announced the inclusion of government bonds in its emerging market (EM) bond index, a host of banks and other financial institutions (FIs) are set to tap the debt market.......

'Why should I be like Karan Johar?'

'Will you take a Mercedes Benz or Rolex watches or fancy shoes to your grave?' IMAGE: Ayushmann Khurrana and Kriti Sanon in Bareilly Ki Barfi. After making cult films like Albert Pinto Ko Gussa......

AC Milan star's dream home ruined by Mayor's big mouth

https://www.rediff.com/sports/report/we-talk-a-lot-about-kids-chhetri-kohli-bond-over-fatherhood/20241003.htm IMAGE: The mayor revealed in an Instagram post on Wednesday that Alvaro Morata, who won......

Will injured Mbappe return in time for key Poland tie?

IMAGE: Kylian Mbappe has returned to train with the French team under constant monitoring. Photograph: Kacper Pempel/Reuters......

Hales denies 'racial connotation' in his dog's name

IMAGE: Ex-Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq accused that Alex Hales had given his name as the dog was back in colour. Photograph:......

Lahiri gets exemption for next season in PGA Tour

'It helps me to plan accordingly. So, all in all, a very good policy and I am excited and happy.' IMAGE: Anirban Lahiri, who made his card for the current season through the top-50 of Korn Ferry......

Meet new 'superstar' of tennis

Becker hails 'superstar' Zverev as best of new generation IMAGE: Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Serbia's Novak Djokovic. Photograph:......