China defends Brahmaputra dam, says project won't affect riparian states

China has defended its plan to build the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet saying that the project will not affect riparian states and safety issues have been addressed through......

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

China to build world's largest dam near India border

China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam, stated to be the planet's biggest infra project costing $137 billion, on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet close to the Indian border,......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

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......

Rosneft inks record oil supply deal with RIL

The 10-year agreement amounts to 0.5 per cent of global oil supply and is valued at roughly $13 billion per year. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Russia’s state-owned oil firm Rosneft has......

Adani opts out of US funding for Colombo Port project

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group has pulled out of a loan deal with a US agency to fund a port terminal in Sri Lanka, saying it will use its own resources for the project. Image used for......

Adani crisis: No negative actions so far by lenders, investors, says Crisil

Backing embattled Adani Group, rating agency CRISIL Ratings on Friday said the conglomerate has sufficient liquidity and operational cash flows to meet debt obligations and committed capex and that......

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......

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

At 7.50 am IST on Friday, weather willing, the first of five contests for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will commence. Here are 6 match ups to watch out for in the first Test at Perth:   Virat......

Cool and calm Gukesh unfazed by World Championship pressure

Glad everyone thinks I'll win World Championship, but that's not extra pressure: Gukesh IMAGE: D Gukesh will take on Liren in Singapore from November 20 to December 15 for the coveted......

4th Test PIX: India down England by 5 wkts; seal series 3-1

Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi on Monday, February 26. SCORECARD IMAGE: Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel celebrate India's win over England in the fourth......

'Head of State' security for Indian Davis Cup team in Islamabad

IMAGE: The Indian team has travelled to Pakistan after 60 years. Photograph: ANI A bomb disposal squad will sanitise the Islamabad Sports Complex every morning, and two escort vehicles will shadow......

Harmanpreet's masterplan to conquer Aus in one-off Test

Need to maintain energy to secure maiden Test win over Australia, says Harmanpreet Kaur Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI women/X India captain Harmanpreet Kaur wants the hosts to play with the same......