India ready to tackle IS threat, says Rajnath

India is alert to the threat posed by terrorist group Islamic State (Daesh) following the attacks in Paris, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday. "Islamic State is not a threat for any......

PHOTOS: World rings in 2015 with fireworks

Bidding farewell to 2014 revellers around the world are welcoming 2015 with celebrations featuring fireworks, music, and dancing. Rediff.com brings you images from the world's major cities showing......

When 'Kim Jong-un' posed for selfies in Singapore

Who knew the North Korean dictator could be so much of fun? IMAGE: Howard, an Australian-Chinese impersonating North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, poses with the skyline of Singapore. Photograph:......

The Day of Reckoning has arrived for China

'The fatal mistake for the USSR was the invasion of Afghanistan.' 'Quite possibly the fatal mistake for the Chinese empire is the assault on Ladakh,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan. IMAGE: Prabhjot......

Football ace Chhetri comes out of retirement

IMAGE: On national coach Manolo Marquez's request, Sunil Chhetri has made a return to the Indian squad. Photograph: Kind courtesy AIFF Media Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri returns to the......

Goodbye Paddy!

No article on Paddy can be complete without a reference to his not getting to wear the India cap. Having known the man for more than two decades, it was not Paddy who was the unfortunate one but......

Motera Fortified: Over 6,000 forces ready for WC final

IMAGE: Police officers walk outside Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final between India and Australia in Ahmedabad. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters More than......

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

IMAGE: Flags in hand, fans heading towards the Narendra Modi Stadium for the ICC World Cup final between India and Australia in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Phil Long/X The buzz......

Spurs' Kane sinks Juve with 93rd minute wonder-goal

His goal completed a comeback after Cristiano Ronaldo put Juventus 2-1 in front. IMAGE: Tottenham's Harry Kane celebrates with teammates on scoring their third goal against Juventus in the......