Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

It's time India re-visited its Western alliances for the attitude and approach that the West reserves for the nation when it comes to security cooperation of the kind that they might not have......

Won't escape responsibility if...: Muslim body warns JD-U, TDP on waqf bill

Stepping up its campaign against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind on Sunday urged Telugu Desam Party's Chandrababu Naidu and Janata Dal-United's Nitish Kumar to heed the......

SC to hear ex-Army officer's plea to quash rape chargesheet on Monday

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea filed by a former army officer seeking quashing of a chargesheet against him in an alleged rape case. IMAGE: The Supreme Court of India.......

40 yrs on, survivors of anti-Sikh riots still haunted by memories

Sonia was three years old when her parents and uncles were killed during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi. IMAGE: 1984 anti-Sikh riots survivor Darshan Kaur breaks down during a press conference......

Fresh formal hiring at 4-month low in August

The number of monthly fresh formal hirings saw a slowdown in August, signalling a downturn in the formal labour market. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In August, the number of new......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

'Struggle Toh Kiya Hi Hai'

'I have no family (in the industry), no network, no mentor.''Still, I'm consistently working since 20 years and now I have a National Award.''It may take time, but if you're consistently at it,......

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Captain Devi Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft.Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible,......

Who Is Alice Kaushik?

During the premiere episode of Bigg Boss 18, Salman Khan had declared that Vivian Dsena and Alice Kaushik would end up being the two top contestants this year. The prediction was made before the......

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.''And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"''Making light of the situation, Girish......

HIL: Olympic superstar Owsley signs for Delhi Pipers

IMAGE: England's Lily Owsley celebrates after scoring against India. Photograph:  Bernadett Szabo/Reuters Delhi SG Pipers on Saturday announced the acquisition of England's woman hockey......

India's Davis Cup captain claps back at critics

I never disrespect tennis community, I am part of it: Rohit Rajpal IMAGE: Indian captain Rohit Rajpal said that people questioning his credentials as Davis Cup captain should do a bit of......

Matt Short eager to lead Australia

IMAGE: Australia's Matt Short led the Adelaide Strikers with aplomb in the last Big Bash League. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Top order batsman Matt Short will have a role in Australia's......

Ranji Roundup: Drama in Agartala as Mumbai escape with a draw

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane was unbeaten on 48 runs from 90 balls. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Ajinkya Rahane/Instagram In Agartala, the......

Harshit Rana called up for Mumbai Test; set to make debut

IMAGE: Harshit Rana is set to make his debut in the Wankhede Test. Photograph: Harshit Rana/Instagram Young pacer Harshit Rana was called up to the Indian team ahead of the third and final Test......