Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Learning perhaps from the Kargil debacle, Musharraf tried hard to evolve as a statesman in his dealings with India, recalls Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W. IMAGE: Former......

The Great Cheetah Tamasha

The Bengal Tiger, the Asiatic Lion and the more widespread leopard have had to swallow their pride.Rarely has the prime minister turned up in person, sun hat and camera at the ready, to welcome a......

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

The agreement would divert China's attention and keep them busy in the Pacific theatre, probably resulting in a reduction in threat perception in our area of interest in the Indian Ocean, notes......

The rise and fall of Lula and Brazil

'He is the man,' US President Barack Obama had said at a G-20 gathering, enhancing Lula's stature.Six years later, has Brazil's impressive economic growth turned to sand?Will a President, who......

DON'T WORRY About The Rupee!

The currency market won't care for our moans, groans, cries and sighs.The rupee will find its own level, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com This is an......

Oil's slide below $30 sends shockwaves far and wide

Traders have all but given up attempting to predict where the new-year rout will end US oil stumbled below $30 for the first time in 12 years to levels that threaten the survival of many US shale......

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

IMAGE: All eyes will be on Jofra Archer. Photograph: Kind courtesy England Cricket/X Defending champions England will be looking to bounce back from a rain-affected opening match and solidify......

My IPL 2024 Dream Team

Big hits! Unexpected heroes and crazy catches! IPL 2024 had us on the edge of our seats the whole season. From the consistent dominance of Virat Kohli to the breakout season of Abhishek Sharma,......

Jaiswal Or Hetmyer? Who Batted Better?

IMAGE: Rajasthan Royals entered Qualifier 2 with a four wicket win over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Photographs: BCCI   Rajasthan Royals bounced back from their four match losing streak......

Powell's 4 Catches; Faf's Brilliant One

IMAGE: Rajasthan Royals ended Royal Challengers Bengaluru's campaign in IPL 2024. Photograph: BCCI Rovman Powell not only hit the winning runs for Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator against Royal......

Boult, Ashwin, Avesh Extinguish RCB Hopes

IMAGE: The Rajasthan Royals bowlers put up a clinical display against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Photographs: BCCI In a tournament dominated by the batters, the bowlers played a crucial role in......