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'Sharks At High Risk Of Extinction'

'Shark fins are the most sought-after shark product.' IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.A grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) swims inside a......

All you need to know about Bharat Ratna MS Swaminathan

Agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan's research as a plant geneticist addressed the issue of food insecurity and helped small farmers augment their income by enhancing productivity. IMAGE: In his......

Dr Swaminathan changed India's destiny from begging bowl to food basket

"As I was working on agriculture, my family wanted me to take over the management of our plantations. But my aim was to master the art of developing new varieties, that is genetics and breeding. As......

'Hamas is not stupid'

'The Israeli government is saying, "OK, leave northern Gaza, because we're going to fight Hamas there".''But Hamas is not stupid. They are going to put militants in southern Gaza too. And then......

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century,......

Interim Budget: No, Just A True Vote On Account!

She has shown shrewdness, sensitivity, and courage.All of these will be needed in ample quantities for the real challenge that will emerge after the elections, notes Shreekant Sambrani. IMAGE:......

'I don't think I will die so fast'

'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.''The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.' On the passing of Subrata......

'We had surplus wheat stocks till last year, where has it gone?'

'All imaginary figures are pushed by government bureaucrats.''They never showed that the production of wheat was less this time.' IMAGE: A worker sifts wheat at the market yard of the Agriculture......

When 'national pride' trumps obvious questions

Should we not stop uncritically celebrating NRIs' elevation without regard to what kind of companies they are getting to run, and the nature of their products or business practices, asks T N Ninan.......

Amartya Sen, Home in the World

Amartyada, says Omkar Goswami, thank you for being the humane, caring and socially concerned economist that you are. All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Born in 1933, Amartya Sen......

The 12 Year Old Who Won Rs 1 Crore

'I felt very, very good sitting on the hot seat. It's a different feeling altogether.' Which European cartographer is credited with creating the map that gave the name 'America' to the newly......

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you. A lot has changed since the 2019......

Your OTT Date With Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise doing wild stunts. Jamie Foxx donning the hat of a legal eagle. A phone that transports you back in time. Prelude to Halloween. And much, much more. There's a crazy lot to watch on OTT......

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

After an interruption of two years, the Berlin Film Festival returned in full force. A range of remarkable films were show, from new discoveries, return of old masters and a celebration of classic......

'Film-makers have forgotten the real India'

'The real India lives in the villages where everyone is trying to improve the other.' IMAGE: Raghubir Yadav is one of India's finest actors. Raghubir Yadav is a phenomenal actor, who embraces......

CWG champion Sanjita handed 4-year doping ban

IMAGE: Sanjita Chanu had tested positive for an anabolic steroid during an in-competition testing at the National Games in Gujarat in September-October last year.. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty......

Magnus Carlsen's Last Gambit

A title match requires months of preparation and pulling out of other events, putting together a team of seconds, etc. Carlsen just says he lacks the motivation to do this again. IMAGE: World......

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

IMAGE: A Ukrainian flag is seen outside the stadium to indicate peace and sympathy with Ukraine. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Former world boxing heavyweight champion Wladimir......

Tennis star to donate prize money to help Ukraine's military

'My family is there. Lots of my friends who didn't leave the country are there. They're fighting for their life, some of them are fighting for our country.' Elina Svitolina has withdrawn from......

The sacrifices that went into Lovlina's bronze at Olympics

'Personally, I have sacrificed some desires that youngsters like me would have.' IMAGE: Lovlina Borgohain made sure of India’s first boxing medal at the Tokyo Olympics when she upstaged......

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