SC bristles over 'scurrilous' charge against judges

The Supreme Court on Thursday took exception to the "scurrilous and unfounded allegations" made against judges in a plea against the conferment of senior designations to lawyers. IMAGE: The......

Taliban order all NGOs to stop employing women

The Taliban have announced they will close all national and foreign nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) employing women in Afghanistan. IMAGE: An Afghan woman walks past a beauty salon in Kabul,......

Why Manmohan skipped meals during his Cambridge days

While studying in Cambridge University on a scholarship in the mid 1950s, money was the only real problem for Manmohan Singh and there were times when he had to skip meals or live on a sixpence bar......

Russian-made missile frigate INS Tushil inducted into Indian Navy

Indian Navy's Russian-manufactured guided missile frigate INS Tushil was commissioned into the force at Russia's coastal city of Kaliningrad on Monday. IMAGE: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief......

Where India's Rich Invest In...

The Indian market remains an attractive place to do business for the nation's entrepreneurs, with 75 per cent of them operating domestically. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   Rich......

Gold set to extend record run; may hit Rs 90,000 in 2025

Gold, a safe-haven bet, is likely to continue its record-smashing journey in the New Year, rising to Rs 85,000 per 10 grams and even Rs 90,000 level in domestic markets if geopolitical tensions and......

'God Save Insurance Industry'

'Some of the astounding proposals, if translated into statutory provisions, would be suicidal.''This would not be a wonder cure for increasing insurance penetration and only result in mushrooming......

Every attack makes us stronger: Adani speaks up for first time

Coming out in public for the first time after recent allegations and his indictment in the US, Adani group chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday said his conglomerate was committed to compliances and......

Kriti, Rashmika, Malaika Rock Desi Girl Look

August saw a lot of B-town ladies channelling their inner desi girl and coming out with amazing results. From Kriti Sanon to Malaika Arora, Namrata Thakker looks at actresses who rocked the fashion......

Pathan slams Kohli: 'Fix flaws or make way for others'

Virat Kohli does not deserve place in Indian team, he didn't work hard to rectify mistakes: Irfan Pathan IMAGE: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were woefully out of form during the just-concluded......

ICC rates SCG pitch...

 There was some debate around the SCG track after a few former players, including Indian great Sunil Gavaskar, called it "not ideal". However, India head coach Gautam Gambhir had termed it as......

'Gambhir not the right choice as India coach'

'He has not been able to carry on the good work which Rahul Dravid did.' IMAGE: India head coach Gautam Gambhir with fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Photograph: BCCI Former batter Manoj Tiwary said......

How Reddy's 'Salaar' Style Celebration Stole the Show at MCG

IMAGE: Nitish Kumar Reddy made an unbeaten 105 as India reached 358 for nine in their first innings. Photograph: SRH/X Nitish Reddy loves his tattoos like most 21-year-olds do, and one on his......

Controversy, heartbreaks: Indian boxing's disastrous year

IMAGE: There were very few positives to count in a year when, after a widely successful 2023, expectations were sky high. Photograph: BFI/X Indian boxing endured a turbulent year marred by......