'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.' Reportage and Videos: Rediff.com's Hemant Waje, Satish Bodas,......

100 Indian Elephants March To New York

Photograph: Kind courtesy The Great Elephant Migration A huge herd of elephants -- 100 of them -- are arriving in Manhattan on Friday, which is also auspiciously the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi. Nope,......

ISRO's smallest rocket completes final test flight

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its third and final developmental flight of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle here on Friday whose payloads can be used in......

Make 'Women's Safety' The Reason Why You Vote Next

'Days ago, India witnessed the horror of the brutal rape and murder of a woman doctor on night duty at the R G Kar hospital in Kolkata.' 'The crime was so outrageous that any self-respecting chief......

Automakers On Luxury Top Gear To Woo Buyers

Armed with swanky showrooms, decked with plush fixtures, and offering indulgences such as high-end perfumes and customisable accessories, BMW, Mercedes, Audi are rolling out the red carpet for the......

Maiden critical minerals auction: A modest showing

In June last year, India unveiled its first list of 29 critical minerals open for private sector exploration and mining. Photograph: Polina Devitt/Reuters Since then, 38 critical mineral blocks......

Who Will Take Over The Godrej Empires?

Pirojsha Godrej, 43, patriarch Adi Godrej's son, is set to take over as chairman of the Godrej Industries Group from 2026 while Nyrika Holkar, Smita Godrej Crishna's 42-year-old daughter, has......

Electric two-wheeler sales likely to breach 1 million mark in 2024

India’s electric two-wheeler (E2W) sector is expected to cross the one million mark in 2024 fuelled by rising demand, increased production, and affordability, industry experts said, even as......

The Kriti Sanon Mark Sheet: See How Much She Scored!

Even the nerdiest cannot escape the lure of showbiz. Kriti Sanon was studying to become an engineer until modelling and movies beckoned. Sans a famous surname or connections in the film industry,......

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives. The year has been full of challenges for the Indian film industry. There was talk about Bollywood losing its bearing as film......

Avatar: The Way of Water Review: Spectacular, But Empty

Avatar: The Way of Water feels like a poorly chosen present -- the wrapping is beautiful, but the gift inside is a disappointment, observes Mayur Sanap. We have seen countless major film......

Why You Must Watch Rings Of Power

'Tolkien wanted his work to be timeless so the people of any country, any time and any background would be able to find themselves in these stories.' With his fantasy books The Hobbit and The Lord......

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

IMAGE: US gymnast Simone Biles is the most decorated man or woman her sport has ever seen. Photograph: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters The Olympics have captured the world's imagination......

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

IMAGE: Unlike for previous Olympics, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium. Photograph: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Paris will begin its Olympics extravaganza with......

What's Special About Rohit's Shoes?

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma displays the specially designed boots he wore in the game against the Rajasthan Royals on Saturday. Photographs: Rohit Sharma/Instagram   On Saturday, his 35th birthday,......

Olympic medals and their evolution

IMAGE: A medal tray that will be used during the victory ceremonies at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Photograph: Issei Kato - Pool/Getty Images From olive wreaths to recycled metals sourced from......