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A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

Wing Commander Pratap Marathe's story is one of dedication, bravery, and humour, a shining example of the spirit of the Indian Air Force. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes Wing Commander......

India Needs A National Security Strategy

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global......

Bail is rule, jail exception even in money-laundering cases: SC

Liberty of an individual is always a rule and deprivation an exception even in cases registered under the anti-money laundering law which has stringent provisions for bail, the Supreme Court said......

Siddaramaiah Goes Backfoot On Local Quota Bill

Sources within the Congress, including those who have been members of the teams that drafted its 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha poll manifestos, said the Karnataka government decision lacked any empirical......

Modi, NDA ministers to be sworn-in at 7.15 pm on Sunday

Narendra Modi will take oath as the prime minister for a third consecutive term on Sunday evening as President Droupadi Murmu has invited him to form the government. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra......

HUL Q3 net profit up 19% at Rs 2,989 cr

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd on Wednesday reported a 19.18 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,989 crore in the December quarter, boosted by the sale of its 'Pureit' business.......

What industry leaders say on Karnataka's draft reservation bill

Infosys will comply with whatever regulations and guidelines Karnataka comes up with, a top company official said on Thursday on the proposed reservations for locals in private firms in the state.......

'Some Cooling-Off In Small Caps'

'More than investors, fund houses, and advisors have raised caution and limited flows on small-and mid-caps.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Markets have seen a volatile few weeks as......

HDFC Bank gets RBI nod to buy stake in ICICI Bank, 5 others

HDFC Bank on Tuesday said RBI has given approval to the group to acquire up to 9.5 per cent stake each in six lenders, including ICICI Bank and Axis Bank. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has......

India Inc rides merger-demerger wave

Corporate India is busy restructuring — through mergers, demergers and splits. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com That seems to be the new normal as CXOs and boards brainstorm on how to......

The Women We Loved In 2024

Let's be honest, 2024 in Hindi cinema is not one for the books. Between utter tripe and unmemorable, I found just a glimmer of hope sparking my interest on occasions too few and far between.......

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

There's a contemplative air about Shoojit Sircar's cinema. His storytelling isn't in a rush to get somewhere and enjoys the process of seeing his characters beyond the obvious whilst offering a......

'Why Must I Put My Head On A Chopper?'

'Once in a while, I flirt with the idea of direction.''If I direct, it will be a human story that touches me.''I'm nervous of forcing myself into making a socially relevant film.' Photograph: Kind......

Bollywood's Most Mesmerising Tawaif? VOTE!

Dazzling, dancing and decked to the hilt, courtesans in Hindi films are a breathtaking mix of shiny fantasy and flirtatious poetry to behold. Under those resplendent adas and thumkas though, often......

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Heeramandi, a passion project that took off after years in development and planning, mirrors Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film-making's finest and frustrating features, observes Sukanya Verma. It's......

Nortje, Ngidi are back: SA unleash firepower for CT

IMAGE: South Africa's Temba Bavuma will lead the team. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters South Africa picked an experienced 15-man squad for next month’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan......

Jay Shah takes over as ICC chairman

IMAGE: Jay Shah was elected BCCI’s youngest-ever secretary in 2019. Photograph: BCCI Former Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah officially took over as the new chairman......

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis. Part 1: When It Was Bradman Versus......

Cameron Green ruled out of India Tests with spinal surgery

'The decision to proceed to surgery is with Cameron’s long-term future as an all-rounder in mind.' IMAGE: The decision to undergo surgery was aimed at ensuring Cameron Green could bowl long......

'A huge setback for Indian sports'

IMAGE: All 12 Indian wrestlers won medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, with six of them winning gold medals. Photograph: Hannah Mckay/Reuters India's leading sportspersons and......

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