Jaishankar, Wang Yi meet for first time since LAC deal

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi deliberated on the next steps in India-China ties, in the first high-level engagement weeks after militaries of the two......

Stage set for MVA vs Mahayuti as Maha to vote tomorrow

The Maharashtra assembly elections will be held on November 20, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance vying to retain power and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) combine hoping for......

Artificial rain in Delhi? AAP govt seeks Centre's nod to combat air

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said he has written to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav four times, seeking urgent clearances for cloud seeding to artificially induce rain that could......

'Take Back Laadki Bahin Money, Just Stop Mehngai'

'We are happy that the money has come to us immediately after it was announced.''For once, the government did what it promised.' IMAGE: Domestic workers discuss the elections and the Ladki Bahin......

Punit Goenka resigns as managing director of Zee; appointed CEO

Punit Goenka has resigned as the managing director of Zee Entertainment and has been appointed as CEO to have his focus entirely on operational responsibilities assigned to him by the board of the......

Corporate earnings fall in Q2, a first in two yrs

Net sales growth weakest in a year, too; BFSI sector emerges an outlier Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com India Inc continued to grapple with muted revenue growth in the September 2024......

Sitharaman urges banks to make loans affordable

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said people are finding current interest rates "very stressful" and urged banks to make them affordable. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman......

FPI flows stumble on trail, edge closer to precipice

After a brutal selloff since October, foreign portfolio investor (FPI) flows for the year-to-date (YTD) in 2024 have turned negative. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com In early September, YTD......

The Man Who Upset Salman On Bigg Boss 18

IMAGE: Ashneer Grover with Salman Khan on Bigg Boss 18. Salman Khan lashed out at former BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover on Bigg Boss 18's Weekend Ka Vaar episode about a meeting they had had......

The Bollywood Singer Who Lost His Voice

'I remember tears rolling down uncontrollably as I told her that I wanted to be able to sing again. I begged her to please do something.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sheykhar/Instagram......

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale Review: Empty Calories

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale ends up being a flashy, aspirational celebrity lifestyle doc that is aimed for an evening of popcorn-fueled fan tribute entertainment, observes Arjun Menon.......

Pushpa 2 Trailer: Allu Arjun Ups The Ante

Has anyone in recent years played an anti-hero that you want to hate but also can't stop watching, asks Mayur Sanap. Whether you like Pushpa or not, it is undeniable that Allu Arjun's titular role......

Why Australia should leave Virat Kohli alone

'If there is stuff happening around and that intensity is not there, that is when you will see the not-so-best version of Virat.' IMAGE: Provoking Virat Kohli has often proved to be......

'Body Bashing': How Aussie pacers can rattle Kohli

'I think they should target his front pad quite often.' IMAGE: Despite his poor form with the bat in the last few years, Virat Kohli still boasts an impressive average of 54 in Australia.......

'Bumrah creeps in like a cat burglar; impossible to face'

IMAGE: Not since the golden era of the West Indies in the 1970s has a touring pace bowler struck fear into the hearts of Australians as much as Jasprit Bumrah. Photograph: BCCI Dubbed as the......

'You made me re-imagine my game': Federer's emotional tribute to Nadal

'Rafa, you made me enjoy the game even more.' IMAGE: Roger Federer with Rafael Nadal during the Laver Cup doubles match on September 23, 2022. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Roger Federer paid......

'Jaiswal will entertain; he will love these pitches'

IMAGE: Hailed as one of Indian cricket's brightest young talents, Yashasvi Jaiswal has made a dazzling start to his Test career. Photograph: BCCI Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is confident......