'Always Treat China With Caution'

''Given China's past behaviour and their territorial claims, should we be sceptical regarding China's willingness to adhere to these agreements fully? The answer is yes.''As Ronald Reagan famously......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

Israel bans operations of UN relief agency

The Israeli Parliament enacted a law prohibiting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the primary UN organisation assisting Palestinians, from operating within the country, CNN......

'China Went Wrong In Its Calculations!'

'China did not expect India to show such strategic resolve in defending its territorial integrity.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the......

Sensex, Nifty start Samvat 2081 on a high

Stock exchanges BSE and NSE conducted a special Muhurat trading session from 1800 hrs to 1900 hrs on Friday to mark the beginning of the new Samvat Year 2081. Photographs: Sahil Salvi for......

India still lags US, China in 5G rollout

India’s journey with 5G still has a long way to go. Photograph: Fabian Bimmer/Reuters The country ranked 33 out of 39 in the 5G Connectivity Index for the second quarter of 2024, released......

India-focused funds log first weekly redemption in 19 mths

India’s stock markets are experiencing a shift in investor sentiment, with a 30 per cent surge in Chinese stocks, prompting investors to move money from domestic markets to China.......

India Working on 30,000 cr Maritime Development Fund

The fund will promote domestic shipbuilding of all types and sizes to reduce India's dependence on foreign ships. Kindly note the image has only been published for representational purposes.......

2023's Must Watch Movies From Around The World

2023 was a good year for international cinema with many strong films premiering at the Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Toronto film festivals. In the post-pandemic situation, as restrictions were......

Asian CT Hockey: India women down Japan, storm into semis

IMAGE: India's players celebrate winning their match against Japan in the Women's Asian Champions Trophy on Sunday. Photographs: Hockey India/X Defending champions India stormed into the......

Women's ACT Hockey: Deepika shines as India thrash Thailand

IMAGE: Deepika celebrates with teammates. Photograph: Hockey India/X Young striker Deepika slammed five goals as defending champions India thrashed minnows Thailand 13-0 to virtually assure a......

Women's ACT: Deepika shines as India edge Korea in thriller

IMAGE: Deepika scored a penalty stroke to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory for India. Photograph: Hockey India Striker Deepika converted a penalty stroke three minutes from the final hooter to lead......

Women's ACT: Sangita's twin strike powers India to victory

IMAGE: Sangita Kumari (8th, 55th minutes) struck twice, while Preeti Dubey (43rd) and Udita (44th) were the other goal getters for the hosts. Photograph: Hockey India/X Young striker Sangita......

AFC Awards night: Afif and Seike reign supreme

IMAGE: Qatar's Akram Afif celebrates after winning the AFC Asian Cup. Photograph: Molly Darlington/Reuters Qatar's Akram Afif has been named the Asian Football Confederation's Player of the......