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J&K: The Message Is Loud And Clear...

There is a limit to ignoring genuine aspirations of the people and suppressing their legitimate voice in running the affairs of the state, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator......

Again! Jaya Bachchan vs Dhankar in RS

Uneasy relations between Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and opposition parties on Friday erupted in a heated exchange between the chair and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan, leading to a......

'US Will Never Let Pakistan Down'

'Pakistan is a nuclear country.''With the kind of situation that is there in Pakistan today, America will help Pakistan stay afloat.' IMAGE: A paramilitary check post in Karachi that was set afire......

Modi Losing The Gains In Kashmir

Those familiar with intricate Kashmir politics do not rule out further delay in the assembly elections. Primarily, because the BJP having 'invested' so much for so long in Kashmir would try its......

Kumaraswamy: From bringing down BJP govt to joining Modi 3.0

Two-time chief minister and five-time MLA Janata Dal-Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy has once again demonstrated his political acumen by bagging a seat in the union council of ministers, despite his......

Delhi HC tells SpiceJet to pay Rs 50 crore to Kalanithi Maran

The Delhi high court on Monday told low-cost carrier SpiceJet Ltd to pay Rs 50 crore to former promoter Kalanithi Maran and KAL Airways within six weeks, as part of an arbitral award of 2018.......

Mid, smallcap indices stay afloat in choppy January

The S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices have managed to stay afloat in a volatile January that saw the frontline indices hit their respective 52-week high levels and then slip.......

Rs Least Volatile Against $ In 30 Years

Market participants attribute the stability to the RBI's timely intervention in the foreign exchange market, both in terms of selling and buying dollars. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rupixen/Pixabay......

Riding on festive demand, passenger vehicle sales soar to record high in October

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India rose to a record high in October as companies pushed dispatches to dealers to cater to the enhanced demand in the festive season. Photograph: Kim......

Rupee expected to weaken more to touch $83.5, may improve in Sep

The Indian rupee, which has depreciated 1.1 per cent so far in August, is expected to decline further on the back of a strengthening US dollar and a weakening Chinese yuan, according to a Business......

Review: Suriya Rises Above Kanguva

Kanguva is a mishmash of conceptually strong set pieces that feels bloated, as the central scaffolding holding together the core themes of love that heals over time and eternity, feels like an......

Bougainvillea Review: All Style, No Substance

Casting Fahadh Faasil does not help as his chameleon-like acting credentials is wasted in a mundane cop archetype that passes through Bougainvillea with little or no impact on how things eventually......

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks at his glorious filmography. IMAGE: Vijay in his debut film Naalaiya Theerpu. Two muscular hands lifting dumbbells come into......

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.''It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.''Whether it's a series, a movie or......

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

'We need to understand and respect wildlife behaviour.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shonet Anthony Barretto/Facebook Before turning to film-making, Shonet Anthony Barretto was a choreographer who......

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a special 4-part series. Part 1: When It Was Bradman Versus India Part......

Kohli: My Best Knock In Australia Is ...

IMAGE: Virat Kohli celebrates his century during the second Test against Australia in Perth in the 2018-2019 series. Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI/X Virat Kohli has always relished playing......

PIX: France held goalless by Israel; England cruise

Images from the Nations League matches played on Thursday. France into Nations League last eight with Israel draw IMAGE: France's Michael Olise, left, is tackled by Oscar Gloukh of Israel during......

PKL: Deshwal powers Jaipur to victory over Bengaluru

IMAGE: Action from the PKL match between Jaipur Pink Panthers and Arjun Deshwal in Noida. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi / X Arjun Deshwal capped off an exceptional solo performance to lead Jaipur Pink......

Focus on Sanju, Abhishek as India eye winning start

IMAGE: India under Suryakumar Yadav will look to continue winning run in the T20Is in South Africa. Photograph: BCCI As India firmly embraces a transition phase, a clutch of second line stars......

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