How I Became A Coorg By Order!

'After his warm and affectionate farewell speech, the Chief of Staff of the formation asked me, "So, now you are off to Coorg to look after your coffee estates?"'For the last time, in Army uniform......

'Hard to do business in India': Trump announces reciprocal tariffs

United States President Donald Trump announced the reciprocal tariff policy on Thursday. IMAGE: US President Donald Trump speaks from the Oval Office of the White House, on the day he signs......

Will PM have courage to...: Cong ahead of Modi-Trump meet

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with United States President Donald Trump, the Congress on Thursday asked if he would "summon up the courage" to convey India's collective outrage at......

One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

The US is currently Earth's most powerful country and a certain latitude of understanding -- a world view -- is popularly expected from its leadership. From a country identified with freedom,......

How To Make Money In A Bear Market

'Reduce your equity allocation, put that allocation into gold and fixed income.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   "This is going to be a long, problematic bear market... Bear markets......

Avoid Mini Trade Deal With US

The Budget has given signals that India is sensitive to US needs and willing to walk the extra mile, but if need be, we should respond in equal measure as a sovereign nation, notes Ajay Srivastava.......

Budget: Auto cos eye 10m beneficiaries of no-tax rule

According to experts, even if an additional 5 per cent of people opt to buy new vehicles, it may bring a huge boost to the sector. Illustration: Rediff.com Makers of two-wheelers and passenger......

Will Trump's Tariffs Threat Bite India?

The impact of Trump's announcement of increasing import tariffs will have negligible benefit for India not because of companies trying to shift from China to other countries or their supply chains......

The Man Behind Bollywood's Famous Tattoos

'Shah Rukh Khan has to like you, and then it is easy to work with him.''Aamir knows more than me when it comes to tattoos!' IMAGE: John Abraham in Pathaan. Remember Aamir Khan's cool tattoo look......

Who's Kumar Sanu Singing With?

IMAGE: Shannon K with her father Kumar Sanu. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shannon K/Instagram Kumar Sanu's daughter Shannon K will make her Bollywood debut with the road movie, Chal Zindagi. Shannon......

Bodies Bodies Bodies Review: Fun, Fun, Fun!

If you are looking for a smart popcorn horror to watch with friends, this film is a fairly enjoyable romp, recommends Mayur Sanap.   A group of young adults party in a friend's isolated......

The Romantics: Of Yash Chopra and his biggest blockbuster: Adi!

Aditya Chopra may be a household name in India, but few have seen his face, recognise his voice or know the brain behind the business outside his tight inner circle.The Romantics makes sure it has......

Australia unkeen to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

  IMAGE: Birmingham hosted the previous edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2022 which kicked off with a grand opening ceremony. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Reuters Australia is highly unlikely......

Bold is beautiful for fearless 'Guru Gambhir'

India's Head Coach Gautam Gambhir has seen both ends of the spectrum with high of Champions Trophy and low of six Test losses and he'll have tough choices to make once the new two-year cycle comes......

Matt Henry goes level with fellow Kiwi legend

IMAGE: Matt Henry. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives New Zealand pacer Matt Henry on Monday, went on to match legendary Richard Hadlee for the record of most wickets......

Why Wasn't Arshdeep Picked For Australia?

Having a left-arm quick of Arshdeep Singh's calibre gives the bowling attack much needed heft and variety.It's like having another bow in Team India's quiver, notes Vishal Menon. IMAGE: Arshdeep......

Can Latham lift fading NZ against formidable India?

IMAGE: With no Test century under his belt for nearly two years, Tom Latham will be under pressure to lead from the front in the three-match series starting in Bangalore on October 16. Photograph:......