Army's plan to induct civilians evokes mixed response

The Indian Army's plans to induct civilians for a three-year tenure drew a mixed response from military and strategic affairs experts on Thursday with some calling it "fanciful" and warning of......

Kumar Vishwas mocks Rahul's visits to Dalit homes, then apes him

Stepping up his campaign against Rahul Gandhi in his home turf, Aam Aadmi Party leader Kumar Vishwas on Monday visited a Dalit home where the Congress vice president had spent a night and claimed......

How to prevent another 26/11

'The government must covertly eliminate the leaders of terrorist organisations abroad so as to eliminate the problem at its roots,' recommends Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd). IMAGE: November 26,......

KCR vows to make Telangana model state

Highlights of K Chandras‎ekara Rao’s first public address as Telangana chief minister at the Parade Grounds:* I thank all those who were part of this movement. I request all the......

Budget key trigger for life insurance companies' stocks in near term

The data for individual weighted received premium (WRP) showed divergent trends for life insurers in December 2024. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Overall, the industry’s......

Analysts bullish on HDFC Life post Q3 results; Nomura upgrades to 'Buy'

HDFC Life Insurance Company (HDFC Life) delivered a strong performance in the December quarter of the current financial year (Q3FY25), exceeding market expectations with robust earnings growth.......

Cut in FY25 estimates likely to keep SBI Life stock under pressure

SBI Life Insurance reported a weak performance in Q2FY25. Image used for representation purpose only. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The annual premium equivalent or APE grew 3 per cent......

Analysts flag concerns over LIC's VNB margin

Despite state-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) reporting an improvement in value of new business (VNB) margin in Q1FY25, analysts believe the growth has not been satisfactory in the context......

Bridgerton, Baahubali, Beasts On OTT This Week

Lots of romance and action on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.   Bridgerton Season 3Where to watch? NetflixLanguage: English Fans of the Bridgerton brood rejoice as a......

Review: Kacchey Limbu Is Raw

From an observation of middle class insecurities and parents burdening their children with their dreams, the film becomes an underdog story, notes Deepa Gahlot. In a country where cricket is such......

Chak De girl gets Fox-y!

Even as we saw glimpses of the Chak De! India girls on television and films, the most popular of all them simply vanished from the public eye. It has taken Sagarika Ghatge -- or the beautiful......

Nanayam: Hollywood plot, desi treatment

Capital Film Works has always been known for its unorthodox and fresh take on movies like Chennai 28, the youthful KPKP and now, their latest Tamil movie, Naanayam (Coin, or Integrity, depending on......

Soccer Extras: Italian Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field. Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork featuring apes IMAGE: General view of a Serie A badge inside the stadium. Photograph:......

Drogba points out some home truths to banana-waving fan

Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba hit back at a Fenerbahce fan who waved a banana towards him and team mate Emmanuel Eboue during the weekend's league encounter by highlighting some home truths......