Trump, Putin agree to initiate negotiations to end Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) held a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and revealed that he had a productive phone call with him, where they......

I Am Grateful To Be Alive!

Sometimes I run past a house where the owner has died. The children are abroad. The doors and windows are closed. That is the case with thousands of homes across Kerala. Illustration: Dominic......

A few final steps to be completed: Misri on Rana's extradition

India is working on the logistics of Tahawwur Rana's surrender and extradition from the US, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has said, as President Donald Trump announced that his administration has......

11 women among 31 Naxals gunned down in Chhattisgarh

In one of the deadliest blows to Naxalites in Chhattisgarh, security forces on Sunday gunned down 31 rebels, including 11 women, in a fierce encounter in the state's Bijapur district, police said.......

FPIs Sold $10 Bn Stocks In 2025 So Far

'Expect FPIs to continue selling for several months until the rupee stabilises.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have sold over $10 billion (more......

Fresh US tariff concerns spook markets; Sensex sinks 548 points

Stock markets closed with losses for the fourth consecutive day on Monday with the benchmark Sensex declining by 548 points as fresh US tariff threats shook investor confidence and triggered......

Gold demand in India saw 5% rise at 802.8 tonnes in 2024

Gold demand in India witnessed a 5 per cent on-year rise at 802.8 tonnes in 2024 supported by reduction in import duty, and purchases related to weddings and festivals, and going ahead consumption......

Gold jumps Rs 1,100 to all-time high of Rs 84,900 per 10g

Gold prices hit a fresh record high of Rs 84,900 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday, driven by robust domestic demand and strong global cues, according to the All India Sarafa......

'Doors Don't Open Easily For Us'

'We have to keep knocking on it before we get a response.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Anjana Sukhani/Instagram Anjana Sukhani has acting for 23 years in films like Salaam-e-Ishq, Golmaal Returns,......

SRK, Ranbir... Vote Best Valentine!

These six male megastars have formed popular pairs with two starkly different leading ladies. Dinesh Raheja compares and contrasts the chemistry between the onscreen couples, and asks you, dear......

'Shah Rukh Is Ready To Direct A Film'

'His understanding of human nature and emotions can never be matched by me.' IMAGE: Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan promote My Name Is Khan with Director Karan Johar at the Berlinale International Film......

'They See Me As A Villain'

'I want to break the notion that models can't act.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rohman Shawl/Instagram Rohman Shawl is probably best known for being Sushmita Sen's off-and-on boyfriend. But there's......

'Haven't seen a better T20 century!'

IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma smashed his way into the record books as he blasted a 37-ball century -- the second fastest century for India in T20 Internationals. Photograph: BCCI India head coach Gautam......

ICC Champions Trophy: Depleted Australia have uphill task against England

IMAGE: England haven’t won an ODI series since their disastrous 2023 World Cup campaign. Photograph: BCCI An off-colour England and injury-hit Australia will be eager to start their......

Head backs shaky Australia to click when it counts

IMAGE: Injury-depleted 50-overs World champions Australia go into their Champions Trophy opener against England, in Lahore on Saturday, on the back of two stinging defeats away to Sri Lanka and no......

'Why am I misunderstood every time I raise my voice?'

'I never said that I am resigning. IOA is my family and if I am unhappy over something, I have every right to express it.' IMAGE: M C Mary Kom had travelled to Haldwani for the National Games......

'You Disrespect India So Much'

'You get paid to score runs. You get paid to win games of cricket. You don't get paid to play golf.' IMAGE: Kevin Pietersen is furious over England 'disrespecting' India. Photograph: BCCI  ......