Maha Kumbh: Record turnout expected for first 'amrit snan' on Tuesday

A record number of devotees are expected to take part in the first amrit snan of the Maha Kumbh Mela on Tuesday on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. IMAGE: Foreign tourists offer prayers at......

Govt hopes to put Maha Kumbh Mela on global tourism map

The ministry of tourism is beckoning people to visit Prayagraj and explore the Maha Kumbh Mela that begins from Monday. Expected to host over 40 crore devotees from across the globe, this 45-day......

Trump to declare national emergency, send troops to...

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a series of executive orders to fulfil his campaign poll promises, including declaring an emergency at the southern border, addressing a national energy......

Govt launches special visas for international students

India has launched two special category visa for international students intending to pursue higher education in academic institutions in the country. Image only for representation. Photograph:......

Pill pushers flock to foreign language classes

It was Charlemagne, the "emperor of the Holy Roman Empire", who said that to have another language is to possess a second soul. That's not surprising, because he never knew how to read or write.But......

New-age, standardised courses in skill ministry's 100-day plan

In the first 100 days of the next government, the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship (MSDE) is planning to introduce new-age courses to suit the changing industry needs.......

'RBI In No Hurry To Do Big Rate Cuts'

'If you look at where inflation (headline and core) is today in India and where the rates are, there's clearly room to cut rates.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The US Federal Reserve......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

All We Imagine As Light Gets Critics Choice Awards Nom

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light continues to shine on the global stage. Following two Golden Globe nominations, the movie has now been nominated for the Critics Choice Awards 2025 in the......

Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

IMAGE: A scene from Laapataa Ladies.   Laapataa Ladies, India's official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race. The Hindi......

The Top 10 Foreign Language Films of 2013

The best of the year lists are a good way to bid farewell to what we loved, held close to us. But it is also the time to revisit memories of what took us through good times and especially bad......

The Good Road misses Oscar short-list for Best Foreign Language Film

Gyan Correa's film The Good Road has not made it to the nine films that were short-listed for the 86th Annual Academy Awards. Correa, who recently returned from Los Angeles after promoting......

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Nearly half of women fans in England and Wales suffer sexist abuse at soccer matches IMAGE: South Korea fans reacts in the stands before the match. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters Close to half......

Foreign footballer abused, beaten up in Kerala

IMAGE: According to the Ivory Coast footballer's complaint to the Malappuram District Police Chief, he was racially abused and pelted with stones. Photograph: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters......