Putin to visit India, dates being worked out

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India and preparations are underway for it, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.......

'Pakistan Seen As A State Devoid Of Hope'

'No military offensive by Pakistan will end the insurgency in Balochistan without simultaneous, concerted efforts toward political dialogue to de-escalate tensions.' IMAGE: A bus with passengers......

Ready to discuss uploading booth-wise voter data: EC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday considered the Election Commission of India's stand to deliberate on the demand for uploading polling booth-wise voter turnout data on its website and asked the......

How rumours of burning of holy book fuelled Nagpur violence

Several houses, vehicles and a clinic have been vandalised in violence in Nagpur following rumours that the holy book of a community was burnt during an agitation by a right-wing body for the......

Stocks of these 4 sectors gain as Brent crude oil slips below $70/bbl

Oil marketing companies (OMCs), paint manufacturers, tyre producers, and aviation stocks witnessed significant gains as Brent crude oil prices slipped below $70 per barrel. Illustration: Dominic......

Startups: 'India Is In A Golden Age'

'The conversation is no longer just about securing funds or acquiring customers but about the long-term value of customers.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Despite the prolonged......

'Was Away For 7 Years, But Industry Didn't Forget Me'

'I chose to give priority to my personal life.''It's not like I didn't want to act but I guess with certain times in your life, you have to handle certain things.''I've had a couple of ups and......

Empuraan Review: Return Of The King

L2: Empuraan is an ambitious sequel that is bigger, bolder and timid in equal measure, observes Arjun Menon. L2: Empuraan, the most anticipated Malayalam release of the year, is one of the most......

When I Attended The Bachchans' Holi Party

The Bachchan family have this knack of going out of their way to make you feel extremely comfortable. IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan with Jaya Bachchan and granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda. Photograph:......

'I Was Thinking Of Quitting Acting'

'I hadn't worked for three-and-a-half years. I felt the industry was based on who you knew.''I didn't belong to a network.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Tillotama Shome/Instagram Nearly 25 years ago,......

IPL: RCB not stressed about packed schedule

RCB will have to play five games inside 13 days against MI (away), Delhi Capitals (home), Rajasthan Royals (away) and Punjab Kings (home).   IMAGE: RCB Coach Andy Flower and captain Rajat......

Rahul to miss IPL opener? DC in crisis?

IMAGE: KL Rahul was picked up by the Capitals for a hefty Rs 12 crore at the IPL 2025 auction. Photograph: Kind Courtesy KL Rahul Instagram Delhi Capitals' marquee signing KL Rahul is......

PIX: US couple on course for World Ice Dance three-peat

IMAGE: Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States compete in the Rhythm Ice Dance during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships at TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, on Friday.......

Cover drive a 'Catch-22' for Kohli

'It's (cover drive) kind of been my weakness as well over the years, but I've scored a lot of runs on that shot.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli's century against Pakistan featured the cover drive......

I had no choice in switching flags: Kasatkina

IMAGE: Daria Kasatkina, who was born in the western Russian city of Tolyatti, has not returned to the country in more than two years after coming out as gay and being one of the few players to......