Kerala women save ailing Israeli couple from Hamas terrorists

Two women from Kerala, working as caregivers of an elderly couple in Israel, also became their lifesavers during the October 7 attack on that country by insurgents from the Hamas outfit, which......

How Pullampara Became India's 1st Digital Literate Village

Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com travels to Pullampara to discover how it became India's first digital literate village. IMAGE: Panchayat Digi-Pullampara team Vice President Aswathy, President P V......

'India needs 6 carriers like the Vikrant'

'... To ensure that the vast Indian Ocean Region remain peaceful.' IMAGE: The Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant heads out to sea during its first sea trial, August 4, 2021. Photograph: PTI Photo......

Vikrant: 'Multiple Celebration Of India'

In a record time of 13 years, the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant is now ready for formal induction into the Indian Navy. IMAGE: The Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant during sea trials.......

How COVID-19 derailed govt's plan on GDP and CPI

The revision of the consumer price index and GDP base years from 2011-12 and 2012, respectively, were dependent on the outcomes of the consumer expenditure survey of 2017-18 that the government......

Govt releases 5 survey reports but holds back study it junked

The government’s decision to release the reports comes two days after over 200 scholars from across the globe issued a statement demanding release of all withheld reports produced by the NSO,......

Viral Acharya and 7 economists who quit

Dr Viral Acharya, who quit as Reserve Bank of India deputy governor on Monday, is the second high-profile exit at the central bank since Dr Urjit R Patel resigned as RBI governor in December.Syed......

Has India's unemployment rate jumped to 45-year high?

Most economists were of the view that the NSSO should release the data, as any move to withhold it will dent the image of country’s statistical system. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

Ready For Kartik, Prabhas, Dhanush?

Many interesting movies with A-listers line up for release in theatres in June.   MunjyaRelease date: June 7 Producer Dinesh Vijan expands his horror universe with Munjya. Directed by Aditya......

Kareena's Most Important Role

Bollywood stars had quite a busy weekend. Here's looking at what they did. Kareena Kapoor leaves for Delhi, where she was appointed UNICEF India's National Ambassador. "I'm very honoured and......

Family Star Review: Vijay Devarkonda Can't Save This Romance

There is only so much that Vijay Deverakonda is allowed to work on from a clueless script that bounces from one wrong choice to another, observes Arjun Menon. Vijay Deverakonda joined hands with......

The Goat Life Review: A Saga Of Pain

Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life) is undoubtedly one of the most successful experiments in Prithviraj's journey as an actor, applauds Divya Nair. What would you do if you found yourself stranded in an......

India's AFC U23 dreams crushed by China in shocking loss

IMAGE: China's victory propelled them to the top of the group with four points, while India are yet to earn a point. Photograph: Kind Courtesy AIFF/X (formerly Twitter) India conceded a late goal......

Bagan forward Bhat among India probables for Asian Cup qualifiers

IMAGE: 18-year-old Suhail Ahmad Bhat is seen as the next big thing in Indian football and has been dubbed Kashmir's Sunil Chhetri. Photograph: Kind courtesy Swarna Bhattacharya/Twitter Mohun......

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan blank BFC

IMAGE: Two first-half goals from ATK Mohun Bagan signalled the downfall for a beleaguered Bengaluru FC. Photograph: ISL/Twitter ATK Mohun Bagan, on Tuesday, beat struggling Bengaluru FC 2-0......

Indian football: 10-man FC Goa hold SC East Bengal

IMAGE: FC Goa failed to hold on to the lead and SCEB found the equaliser in the 65th minute. Photograph: ISL/Twitter SC East Bengal (SCEB) failed to make use of a numerical advantage to......