Drug victims need rehabilitation, not demonisation: SC

Observing drugs consumption in popular culture was propelling youngsters towards a dangerous lifestyle, one that incorrigibly applauded drugs use as 'cool' and a 'fashionable' display of......

Acknowledge uprising, Yunus's key advisor tells India

India should unequivocally recognise the July-August uprising, which toppled prime minister Sheikh Hasina's regime, to start bilateral ties afresh, a key aide of Bangladesh's interim government......

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

'People's expectations were very high.''We felt both sides had understood each other.''But the removal of Article 370 triggered apprehensions within the Naga people.'Rashme Sehgal reports. IMAGE:......

Ajmer dargah row as politicians, community leaders weigh in

'Worrisome', 'painful', what is the problem' the rift over a claim that the famed shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti was built over a Shiva temple widened on Thursday with politicians,......

Electric vehicle sales down 12% in November after festival-driven rush

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in India fell 12 per cent in November 2024 to 191,554 units, down from 219,021 units recorded in October, as the festival-driven surge subsided. Photograph: Vincent......

Check Out Mahindra's BE 6e, XEV 9e

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's the new electric SUVs from Mahindra! Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh Harisinghani describe the futuristic BE 6e and XEV 9e. Mahindra has once again raised the......

Voltas' margins need to match growth trajectory for further gains

After a strong show during the September quarter (Q2FY25) and favourable demand conditions, going ahead, the country’s largest player in the room air conditioner segment, Voltas is well......

Global fund managers' India euphoria fizzling out

The recent global fund flow data suggests that one big cycle of foreign fund allocation into India may have come to an end and the trend could remain soft for a longer time, according to a report......

The Swades State Of Mind

As Swades turns 20, Aseem Chhabra looks back at the film that spoke to him. IMAGE: Gayatri Joshi and Shah Rukh Khan in Swades. Several years ago, I had lunch with the then finance minister of......

'Zakirbhai, You Will Be Missed And How'

'When he played his inner light shone so bright! His joy embraced us all... we experienced divinity.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Nandita Das/Instagram Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away into the ages......

Sharmila Tagore Is 80!

Photograph: Kind courtesy Soha Ali Khan/Instagram Sharmila Tagore's 80th birthday saw her family rally around her and celebrate the big day with good food, lots of pictures and even more cake!......

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......

Kohli in heated argument at Melbourne airport

IMAGE: Virat Kohli with his children, Akaay and Vamika. Photograph: Kind courtesy Anushka Sharma/Instagram Virat Kohli was reportedly involved in a heated exchange with Australian media on arrival......

I'm World Champion, but Magnus is the best: D Gukesh

In an emotional and humble reflection on his incredible achievement, 18-year-old D Gukesh shared his thoughts after becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, dethroning reigning champion......

Gukesh and Ding set for explosive final showdown

IMAGE: Ding Liren and Gukesh remain deadlocked at 6.5-6.5 after the 13th round. Photographs: Kind Courtesy Eric-Rosen/FIDE Years of relentless preparation and unyielding focus have boiled down to......

Gukesh holds Ding: Chess C'ship heads for dramatic finale

IMAGE: Ding Liren managed to hold off a determined challenge from D. Gukesh. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Eric-Rosen/FIDE Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh tried his best but could not break past a......

Hazlewood breaks silence on injury and team rift rumours

IMAGE: Josh Hazlewood, who took five wickets in the first Test in Perth, was ruled out with a low grade side injury. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Australia quick Josh Hazlewood bowled......