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How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Entry based on a QR code messaged on personal mobile phones, colour-coded paper wristbands for access to different zones, and a medical response preparedness reserved for heads of state helped......

'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......

Purr-fect news from Kuno, Namibian cheetah delivers 3 cubs

A Namibian cheetah has given birth to three cubs at the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district, a Union minister said on Wednesday. IMAGE: Screen grab of the cheetah cubs at......

Major General S C N Jatar: An Unsung Hero

Major General S C N Jatar, who passed into the ages on Monday night, thwarted anti-national forces at the peak of the Assam agitation.Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) salutes this officer and......

How diplomatic row with Canada will test Indo-US ties

United States-based senior Defence Analyst Derek J Grossman on Tuesday said Canada's allegations regarding the Indian government's involvement in the fatal shooting of Khalistan Tiger Force chief......

Why Foreign VCs Have Shut Their Taps

Foreign investment in India's start-ups has plummeted 72 per cent to $4.58 billion so far, from $16.2 billion during the same period last year. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only......

Vedantu gives pink slips to 385 employees in 3rd round of layoffs this year

Edtech unicorn Vedantu has laid off 385 employees, nearly 11.6 per cent of the company workforce, according to sources. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com This move is being seen as part of a......

Vedantu lays off 424 employees as it expects a scarcity of capital

Edtech unicorn Vedantu has laid off 424 employees, about 7 per cent of its workforce, according to a blog post shared by the Bengaluru-based firm. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com This......

Jhunjhunwala the biggest draw as investors line up to board Akasa

Veterans in the travel industry, a well-known corporate lawyer, and a marquee US-based hedge fund have backed the upcoming low-cost airline Akasa Air. Founded by former Jet Airways chief executive......

China's tech crackdown may be good news for Indian start-ups

Chinese government’s decision to scrutinise its tech companies could well be a short window for Indian starts-ups to make the best of a good opportunity. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

'I would get fever on Fridays'

'Holding on to superstardom is far more difficult than the struggle to get there.' IMAGE: Mithun Chakraborty in Kabuliwala. Mithun Chakraborty is still a superstar in Bengal, celebrating......

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021. IMAGE: Aditya Rao Hydari and Konkona Sensharma in Ajeeb Daastaans. Year two of the pandemic was a challenge in so many......

'Azad Hind Fauj is very relevant in today's times'

'This is the first time when you see the story of the Azad Hind Fauj through the eyes of the soldiers.' IMAGE: A scene from The Forgotten Army. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sharvari Wagh/Instagram......

PHOTOS: India off to winning start at U-19 World Cup

IMAGES from the Under-19 World Cup match played between India and Bangladesh on Saturday. SCORECARD IMAGE: India players celebrate a Bangladesh wicket as they win by 84 runs. Photograph:......

'They had one chance and they took it'

IMAGE: India captain Sunil Chhetri wins the ball as he is challenged by Australian players during their Asian Cup match on Saturday. Photograph: AIFF/X India head coach Igor Stimac lauded his boys......

Struggling Bangladesh aim to revive campaign against Dutch

IMAGE: Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has struggled to inspire the team in the ongoing campaign. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Seeking a revival of fortunes, Bangladesh and......

Bangla Players India Must Be Wary Of

IMAGE: Bangladesh will hope to stun hosts India. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters India enter Thursday's World Cup 2023 contest against Bangladesh on the back of three straight wins, but Rohit......

India vs Bangladesh: Another century on the cards for Rohit?

India look to continue winning juggernaut in World Cup clash against Bangladesh IMAGE: Rohit Sharma has been in red hot form. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Going by the current form of the......

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