Cyclone Dana: Lakhs evacuated; flights, trains suspended

As Cyclone Dana barrels toward the coasts of Odisha, threatening to impact nearly half of the state's population, the government is racing against time to execute a massive evacuation plan aimed at......

A Small Line Of People Crossed Into India

When I asked Krishna Gopal Sengupta, who had travelled through Bangladesh from Chittagong to Petrapole if the interim government had made any impact at ground level, he said, "it's been only a......

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Entry based on a QR code messaged on personal mobile phones, colour-coded paper wristbands for access to different zones, and a medical response preparedness reserved for heads of state helped......

Did Air India divert scheduled flight to ferry cricketers, DGCA wants to know

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has sought a report from Air India on reports that an aircraft that was to operate a scheduled flight has been deployed for flying......

Russian Oil: India Ignores US Sanctions

What is more surprising is that a surge in Russian oil supplies has come after the G7 imposed stringent sanctions on Moscow. Kindly note the image has only been published for representational......

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

R K Krishna Kumar, one of the stalwarts of the Tata group, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, evening. A close lieutenant of then Tata Sons chairman Ratan Tata, he spoke to Rediff.com's......

Air India's CEO choice leaves many questions

How actively did the aviation experts in the Tata group — which already had two airlines — participate in the selection process of the Air India chief? Nivedita Mookerji reports.......

With Air India, Tatas get a stake in Kerala's Cochin airport

As the Tata group inches closer to taking over Air India in January 2022, the $242-billion conglomerate will also inherit a stake in Kerala’s Cochin airport. The Tatas would become the only......

Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Even with an ongoing pandemic, theatres in many states functioning at 50 per cent occupancy, a quieter social life and fewer movies, Bollywood still managed to pack in plenty of drama and trauma,......

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

'I was irregular for practice because I had to drive the autorickshaw to sustain my daily expenses in Mumbai and also to send money to my mother back in Kannauj, so I could not miss even a day of......

Is Vinesh Phogat Eyeing Politics?

IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat with Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda and fellow wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik on her arrival in New Delhi, August 17, 2024. Photograph: ANI   Vinesh Phogat......

Trump attack won't affect Paris Olympics security

Paris 2024 opening ceremony will see big police presence but no changes after Donald Trump attack, official says IMAGE: Former French footballer Theirry Henry. Photograph: Kind courtesy Paris......

PIX: T20 World champions arrive to rousing reception

IMAGE: India skipper Rohit Sharma holds aloft the T20 World Cup trophy as he walks down the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Thursday morning. Photograph: ANI/X India’s T20......

PIX: Mbappe 'tricks' PSG to big win; Barcelona down Atletico

IMAGE: Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring Paris St Germain's second goal against Montpellier at Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier, on Sunday. Photograph: Stephane Mahe/Reuters Kylian Mbappe......