IAF thrilled as Russia's S-400 shoots down 80% of aircraft during drill

The Sudarshan S-400 air defence missile system achieved a major success in a recent exercise where it 'shot down' 80 percent of the 'enemy' fighter aircraft package while forcing others to retreat,......

France's high-speed rail network 'attacked' ahead of Olympics

Arson attacks and other 'malicious acts' has hit France's high speed train network, disrupting the transport system, the country's national rail operator said on Friday, hours before the opening......

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris' White House bid

Kamala Harris will be a 'fantastic President of the United States', former president Barack Obama said on Friday, as he and his wife Michelle endorsed her and vowed to do 'everything we can' to......

'Against Trump, Kamala Is Formidable'

'Just think about it. She's a prosecutor, he's a convicted felon. I love that juxtaposition.' 'She's a woman, and she's black and South Asian. He's a white guy who grew up with enormous......

71% intra-day traders pay the price chasing quick gains

Over 70 per cent of individual investors who engage in intraday trading incurred an average loss of Rs 5,371 during 2022-23 (FY23), according to a study conducted by the Securities and Exchange......

Higher discretionary sales, store growth key for gains in Avenue Supermarts

Shares of Avenue Supermarts (DMart) have gained about 5 per cent over the past week on better than expected June quarter (Q1FY25) performance, hopes of a recovery in discretionary demand, and......

Securities transaction tax on F&O hiked from October 1

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the securities transaction tax (STT) will be increased on futures and options (F&O) trade from October 1 to discourage retail investors from......

India no longer needs big ticket reforms but small ones to drive growth: CEA Nageswaran

India no longer needs big ticket reforms but small and basic ones to drive the growth forward, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said on Monday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

Kakuda Review: Neither Scary Nor Funny

Since Kakuda is made for OTT, the film might find its audience of horror fans but it is not particularly scary, and not the least bit funny, observes Deepa Gahlot. In a country full of folklore,......

Commander Karan Saxena Review: We've Seen It All Before

The first two episodes of Commander Karan Saxena have nothing to offer, except for Gurmeet's muscles and shirtless torso, observes Namrata Thakker. Jatin Wagle's espionage thriller series......

The Man Who Got Slapped On Bigg Boss 3

Everyone is talking about the tight slap that Armaan Malik gave Vishal Pandey on Bigg Boss OTT 3. Interestingly, Vishal has a fan following of his own, even before he stepped inside the house, as......

PIX: India beat NZ with late goal in men's hockey opener

IMAGE: Mandeep Singh celebrates with Gurjant Singh after scoring India's first goal against New Zealand in the Olympics men’s hockey tournament on Saturday. Photograph: Anushree......

PIX: England grab lead; on course for clean sweep

IMAGE: West Indies opener Mikyle Louis loses his balance as he keeps out the yorker from England's Mark Wood during Day 2 of the third and final Test in Birmingham, on Saturday. Photograph: Andrew......

Games: Malay duo run Chinese opponents ragged in close fight

Pearly Tan and Muralitharan Thinaah put up a passionate fight as they came close to pulling off an upset, going neck-and-neck in both games before the Chinese pair prevailed 21-17, 22-20. IMAGE:......

PIX: India crush Bangladesh, storm into Women's Asia Cup final

Images from the women's Asia Cup semi-final between India and Bangladesh at Dambulla, Sri Lanka, on Friday. SCORECARD IMAGE: India openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana celebrate their......

PIX: Snoop Dogg carries Olympic Torch!

IMAGE: US rapper Snoop Dogg with the Olympic Torch at the Olympic Torch Relay in Saint-Denis, France in Paris on Friday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Snoop Dogg/X US rapper Snoop Dogg stole the show......