What Is Pope Francis Suffering From?

'Assuming he has a sensitive bug, which is responsive to antibiotics, it may not necessarily be the worst-case scenario.' IMAGE: Pope Francis at the Vatican, February 12, 2025, days before he was......

Kerala woman climbs down well to save drowning husband

A remarkable act of courage and presence of mind by a homemaker saved her husband from drowning after he accidentally fell headfirst into a 40-foot-deep well while plucking pepper in Piravom,......

'Why Did US Flight Not Land In Ahmedabad?'

'The flight did not land in Gujarat because the 'Gujarat model' would then get exposed.' IMAGE: The father of an Indian immigrant who was deported from the US arrives at Amritsar airport, February......

'Sheesh Mahal', 'liquor scam': Rahul lets it fly against Kejriwal

Launching a blistering attack on Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the former chief minister came talking about bringing in clean politics but......

Prosperity Is Not India's Birth Right

If growth reverts to the pre-Covid level, a lot of people may have to temper their rosy optimism, points out Debashis Basu. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   What seemed like a......

CLSA shifts focus back to India, cuts China exposure

Global brokerage firm CLSA has reversed its early tactical shift from Indian equities to Chinese stocks, and has decided to raise India allocation while cutting exposure to China. Illustration:......

Emergency Review: Kangana's Disaster

Kangana Ranaut's decline as an actor feels complete, observes Utkarsh Mishra. What would you, my fellow Indian, envision if I asked you to imagine a dramatic depiction of the sequence when Prime......

Sanjay Dutt, Yami Offer Prayers At Golden Temple

  Photograph: ANI Photo Sanjay Dutt visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar with Uri Director Aditya Dhar, who's directing Dutt in his next. Accompanying them was a special guest.  ......

The Men We Loved In 2024

2024 in Hindi cinema wasn't as much about superstardom or showboating as actors shining in astutely written roles or rising from the sidelines to leave a lasting impact. Good, bad, evil, we saw a......

Pushpa: The Rule Review: Bloated Spectacle

What makes Pushpa 2 float is Allu Arjun's magnetic performance. The actor really goes an extra mile to deliver the wildfire he promised, observes Mayur Sanap. The opening stretch of Pushpa: The......

Brawl breaks out as Maha wrestler kicks referee on chest

  IMAGE: After Pune-based wrestler Prithviraj Mohol was declared the winner in the mat category semi-final at the Maharashtra Kesari wrestling event on Sunday, his opponent Shivraj Rakshe......

When Shami felt like a toddler learning how to walk...

'I always wondered when I would be able to put my feet on the ground again; someone who is used to running on the field constantly was now in crutches.' IMAGE: Following the ankle injury during......

Big boost for Pakistan: Haris Rauf back in the nets

Pakistan's injured fast bowler Haris Rauf said on Monday he has resumed bowling in the nets and was feeling comfortable, adding that it was up to the team management to decide on his selection for......

A shot in the arm for defending champions Pakistan?

IMAGE: Haris Rauf, one of Pakistan's key bowlers with his express pace and ability to take wickets in the middle overs, has remained with the squad despite the selectors calling up uncapped Akif......

Haaland scores, but Real Madrid steal the show

IMAGE: Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham scores their third goal. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham struck a last-gasp goal to give the Champions League holders a 3-2......