A few final steps to be completed: Misri on Rana's extradition

India is working on the logistics of Tahawwur Rana's surrender and extradition from the US, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has said, as President Donald Trump announced that his administration has......

'Trump Has Very Positive View Of Modi'

'By his words, actions, and body language during their joint press appearance wanted to convey his personal respect and, more broadly, his desire to work closely with India.' IMAGE: Prime Minister......

'Trump Doesn't Want To Wait For Benefits Of A Long-Term Partnership'

'He needs to see results while he is in office.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi and US President Donald J Trump hug after their press conference at the White House, February 13, 2025.......

Indian-American Jay Bhattacharya to be Trump's health agency head

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Indian-American scientist Jay Bhattacharya to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the country's top health research and funding......

'Budget Lacks Big Ideas'

'This Budget did not live up to expectations.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Will the 2025 Budget trigger growth in the economy when there is no demand in the domestic market, when......

Bangladesh Crisis: Advantage Tiruppur!

India's gain will be an additional business of $300 million to $400 million per month if 10-11% of Bangladesh's export is diverted to Indian hubs like Tiruppur. IMAGE: People celebrate Bangladesh......

Indian Biz Sees Hope After Bangladesh SC Order

'Bilateral trade has suffered seriously because of the growing unrest.''There is a standstill on both sides amid the curfew.' IMAGE: Protesters clash with Border Guard Bangladesh and the police......

We Missed Industrial Revolution

Is India headed there again? asks Ajit Balakrishnan Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   He was a stout, illiterate man, son of a butcher, struggling to earn enough to feed his 13......

Why Messi and Co were forced to abandon bus parade

IMAGE: Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, is seen with the players on the open top bus as it arrives outside the Association of Argentinian Football headquarters on......

Tokyo Games: An Olympics of many firsts for flagbearers

IMAGE: Gold-medal rower Mohamed Sbihi will be the first Muslim to carry the British flag at the Games, alongside sailor Hannah Mills. Photograph: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images for British......

North America 2026 World Cup bid outscores Morocco after inspection

'Both bids have been deemed eligible on the basis of having met, or exceeded, the minimum hosting requirements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup technical evaluation.' The hosts for the 48-team......

Indian-origin Banerjee lifts Wimbledon boys' singles title

IMAGE: Samir Banerjee won 7-5, 6-3. Photograph: Wimbledon/Facebook Indo-American tennis player Samir Banerjee lifted the Wimbledon boys' singles title on Sunday, a remarkable triumph for the......

Was IPL a distraction to hide governance failure?

'It is no accident that politicians strive to control sports bodies, and get their names associated with popular sports, sometimes by renaming stadiums after themselves,' observes Devangshu Datta.......