Explainer: What is HMPV and how does it spread?

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a globally recognised respiratory virus that recently gained attention after its outbreak was reported in China. Kindly note that this image has been posted for......

Voting showed BJP does not have 2/3 majority: Cong

The Congress on Tuesday claimed the Bill on holding simultaneous polls was against federalism and 'anti-constitutional', and said the voting at its introduction stage in the Lok Sabha showed the......

Consent for sex doesn't mean filming, sharing private moments: HC

The Delhi high court has significantly held the consent to have sex doesn't allow capturing private moments and posting them on social media. IMAGE: A view of the Delhi high court.Photograph: ANI......

JD-U sacks Manipur unit chief soon after he withdrew support from BJP

Confusion prevailed on Wednesday over Janata Dal-United's support to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Biren Singh government in Manipur with its state unit writing a letter to the governor, informing......

Will Trump 2.0 See More US Oil To India?

'The US is strongly placed to expand its crude supplies to India.' IMAGE: US President Donald Trump speaks at the Commander in Chief Ball in honour of his inauguration in Washington, DC, January......

Rupee depreciation may exacerbate market sell-off if downtrend continues

Rupee depreciation, if it continues, will likely pull the markets down further. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Since September 2024, the rupee has declined by 3.1 per cent, the Nifty has......

Trump's Latest Comment Gives IT Cos Hope

'Skilled labour is different from immigration.''While any adverse immigration ruling will impact Indians, it may not necessarily affect the IT services industry.' Kindly note the image has been......

Budget key trigger for life insurance companies' stocks in near term

The data for individual weighted received premium (WRP) showed divergent trends for life insurers in December 2024. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Overall, the industry’s......

Vijay To Farmers: 'I Will Stand By You'

'Farmers like you are important for a nation. So I felt this is the right place to start my (political) journey.' All Photographs: ANI Photo Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam President and movie superstar......

'1 Step At A Time Is Healthier Than 100'

'This is the age where if you Blinkit, you will get things in eight minutes.''But nothing will happen here in eight minutes. It takes at least eight years to do something.' Photograph: Kind......

'We Will Also Make Waves One Day'

'When you are in new waters, you have to follow the rules of that water.' Sai Tamhankar got her first break in the 2008 critically acclaimed Subhash Ghai film, Black & White. In the same year, she......

Azaad Review: The Horse Is The Star

When Ajay Devgn and the horse are off the screen, Azaad loses the little spark it has, observes Deepa Gahlot. The problem with making a film to launch industry kids is that more often than not,......

'What Does Gill Contribute To The Team?'

'He has not lived up to expectations.''If this was Shubman Gill from Tamil Nadu, he would have been dropped.' IMAGE: S Badrinath questioned Shubman Gill's overall contribution to the team,......

Does Indian Cricket Need A Plumber?

Following Team India's dressing room leaks during the Australian tour, it is high time BCCI considers hiring a plumber to stop the leaks. The ideal candidate should be deaf to avoid being shocked......

Does Elon Musk Want To Buy Liverpool?

Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters   Elon Musk -- the world's richest man -- would be interested in buying the English Premier League club Liverpool, revealed his estranged father Errol.The EPL......

Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

IMAGE: Former Australian captain Michael Clarke. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images from the Rediff.com Archives World Cup-winning former captain Michael Clarke has become the 64th player to......

Ben Shelton blasts on-court interviewers at Aus Open

'I've been a little bit shocked this week with how players have been treated by the broadcaster.'   IMAGE: The 'disrespect' shown by Australian Open broadcasters towards players has not gone......