Israel strikes back at Iran, blasts reported in Isfahan region

Israel launched missile strikes against Tehran during early hours on Friday (local time), ABC News reported citing a senior United States official. IMAGE: A view of an Iron Dome anti-missile......

Did Pak Army Chief Sack This General?

Was Lieutenant General Ayman Bilal Safdar removed because he criticised army chief, General Asim Munir, asks Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at R&AW, India's external intelligence......

Was ready to end war, but Ukraine made mistake: Putin

In his first ever interview with a western journalist after Russia launched an armed offensive on Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that he was ready to negotiate with Ukraine and......

Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha for 'unethical conduct'

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra was expelled on Friday from the Lok Sabha after the House adopted the report of its Ethics Committee that held her guilty of accepting gifts and illegal......

'Keep booking profits when market makes fresh highs'

'We suggest investors with suitable risk appetite to consider allocating 40-50 per cent in large-caps, 25-30 per cent of funds in quality mid and small-caps and the rest in debt and high yield......

Stock market strategy for Covid times: Buy or sell?

Analysts suggest investors remain in a wait-and-watch mode and not jump in to buy stocks across-the-board. IMAGE: The Bombay Stock Exchange. Photograph: Kunal Patil/ PTI Photo. The new Covid......

'India is more fortunate than other emerging markets'

'It is less dependent on imported capital.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com With the first half of CY21 drawing to a close, New York-based David Jones, senior investment strategist, BofA......

'Corporate earnings in June quarter can be weak'

'There is a weak link between the economy and the stock market.' IMAGE: The Bombay Stock Exchange. Photograph: Niharika Kulkarni/ANI Photo   The markets have been range-bound, waiting to......

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days. IMAGE: Joanne Froggatt in Downton Abbey. I......

Praggnanandhaa held; Gukesh draws with Mamedov

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Stev Bonhage/FIDE Grandmaster and World Cup silver medallist R Praggnanandhaa was held to a draw by compatriot Aryan Chopra, while D Gukesh signed peace out of a......

WTC Final: Rain threatens India-Aus showdown on decisive day

Photograph: Kind courtesy ICC/Twitter The fifth day of the World Test Championship final between India and Australia at the Oval in London is under the threat of rain and thunderstorms, as the......

The four nails in India's T20 WC coffin

IMAGE: Rahul Dravid missed out on having Jasprit Bumrah as an option due to injury. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images A dated batting approach in the powerplay by the biggest stars, failure......

Kohli non-committal about Shardul's replacement for 2nd Test

'For us, it's about finding that perfect balance but if someone like Shardul is not available, then we definitely need to think how to pick up 20 wickets and not try to plug in another guy, who can......

Pant among Top 10 Indian Batsmen...

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant 'must be the least predictable batsman ever', says Scyld Berry. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Getty Images   Rishabh Pant's stature as a Test batsman has grown considerably in......