Israel confirms killing Nasrallah's presumed successor

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has said that Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut earlier this month. IMAGE: Smoke billows over Beirut's southern......

Israel confirms Hezbollah chief killed in Beirut strikes

Israel has confirmed the killing of top Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in the airstrikes carried out by the Israeli military in Beirut. IMAGE: Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs, as......

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

'INDIA will easily cross 50 seats out of 90 in Jammu and Kashmir.' IMAGE: Omar Abdullah hits the campaign trail in Budgam. Photographs: Umar Ganie for Rediff.com Twenty four years is a long time......

Iron Dome Intercepts Hezbollah Rockets

270 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, September 23, 2024.   Caution: Graphic content. Viewer discretion is advised. IMAGE: Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile......

Chhoti Si Asha...

Shreekant Sambrani tells himself over and over again, don't lose heart in these dire times, there is asha (hope) still, in the divine voice of Asha Bhosle. IMAGE: The incomparable Asha Bhosle.......

Bollywood's Most Mesmerising Tawaif? VOTE!

Dazzling, dancing and decked to the hilt, courtesans in Hindi films are a breathtaking mix of shiny fantasy and flirtatious poetry to behold. Under those resplendent adas and thumkas though, often......

Bramayugam Review: Mammootty is Terrifying

Mammootty is towering as the unflinching enigma that prevents Bramayugam from being a middling genre exercise, observes Arjun Menon. Bramayugam is the third directorial feature by Rahul Sadasivan......

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

'As tempers flared, worried for his safety, I requested Duggu to sit in his car by the gate.''He did.''Later, I asked him how he could have remained so calm in the circumstances.''He told me......

Prasidh or Harshit: Who will India pick for Perth Test?

IMAGE: Prasidh Krishna has been in good form, picking up 10 wickets for India A in the two unofficial Test matches against Australia A. Photograph: BCCI Delhi speedster Harshit Rana could pose a......

'Send Shami to Australia by the next flight!'

'Even if he doesn't play in Perth, he will get to bowl and get ready.' IMAGE: Mohammed Shami made a successful return from his injury lay-off in the Ranji Trophy, picking up seven wickets (4/54......

Blow for India! Injured Gill set to miss Perth Test

IMAGE: Shubman Gill hurt his thumb. Photograph: BCCI India were dealt a telling blow on Saturday after star top-order batter Shubman Gill sustained a left thumb fracture which is likely to rule......

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy. IMAGE: A young Billie Sodhi......

Ranji Round-up: Shami returns, in action for Bengal

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami in action. File Photograph: BCCI India pacer Mohammed Shami returned wicket-less from his 10 overs in a subdued comeback to competitive cricket after 360 days as Bengal......