'Our politicians solely depend on bureaucrats who are unaccountable and follow their own agenda.''Our politicians would dare not dream of establishing a DOGE,' argues Lieutenant General Prakash......
''Given China's past behaviour and their territorial claims, should we be sceptical regarding China's willingness to adhere to these agreements fully? The answer is yes.''As Ronald Reagan famously......
Reports (not denied by India) that the USA had 'for the first time provided real-time details to their Indian counterparts on the Chinese positions and force strength in advance of a PLA incursion'......
After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......
Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker. IMAGE: Jeff Bezos, owner......
Research and development (R&D) spending by BSE 100 companies has grown steadily, rising from 0.89 per cent of revenue in FY20 to 1.32 per cent in FY24, averaging around 1 per cent over the period......
A resurgence in Saudi Arabian supplies of crude oil to India coupled with an attack on an Iraqi tanker in August carrying crude to Europe may result in improved bargaining power for India with West......
Steel companies are witnessing margin pressures in Q2FY25 and this may persist until China sees growth recovery. Photograph: Wolfgang Rattay/Reuters For some categories of steel prices are at......
'...you evaluate three key factors before committing your money.'Read on for some valuable advice... Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com "We believe this is one of the most opportune......
'At present, we are conducting internal consultations with legal minds and other stakeholders.''Once we have a reasonable draft, we'll then engage in broader consultations.' IMAGE: Kindly note the......
Vasan Bala's ability to jolt our Bollywood conditioned brains into experiencing new forms of menace, showcasing Alia in a savage new light, wins Sukanya Verma's dil and jigra. Vasan Bala creates......
The Toronto International Film Festival heralds the beginning of the Fall awards season as films from the earlier festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Telluride compete with new projects......
'I have nostalgia for Ladakhi culture, which is common to both Muslims and Buddhists.''It is kind of a Buddhist way of life. You are compassionate and nice to each other.''You are good human......
For someone like me who studied Sam so intently, if a lump could form in the throat during the emotive scenes, I think the cast did a superb job, notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).......
Thank You For Coming recently discussed female desire and a 32-year-old woman's lack of an orgasm despite a vigorous sex life. Quite a few Hindi films have taken up issues related with sex, and......
Images from the US Open women's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Wednesday. IMAGE: Coco Gauff of the United States in action against Germany's Tatjana Maria during......
Images from the Olympics tennis action at the Roland Garros, Paris, on Wednesday. IMAGE: Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in action during his Olympics men's singles match against Germany's Dominik......
IMAGE: Ekaterina Alexandrova celebrates after match point against Iga Swiatek. Photograph: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Iga Swiatek's hopes of landing another 'Sunshine Double' ended in a......
IMAGE: Sachin out-punched Uzbekistan's Shakhzod Muzafarov through a 5-0 verdict to win the gold medal in the men's 57kg at the 75th Strandja Memorial tournament. Photograph: Boxing Federation of......
Alcaraz mows down Kecmanovic to reach Australian Open quarter-finals IMAGE: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his fourth round match against Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic. Photograph: Tracey......