Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

US Democratic presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the presidential elections later this year, calling him a......

Dr Swaminathan changed India's destiny from begging bowl to food basket

"As I was working on agriculture, my family wanted me to take over the management of our plantations. But my aim was to master the art of developing new varieties, that is genetics and breeding. As......

Why security forces fail to foil Naxal's IED attacks

The Naxal ambush on Wednesday has highlighted what is seen as the last major challenge for security forces in Chhattisgarh -- foiling Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks in the forested......

J-K plans mythological theme park near Vaishno Devi shrine

The Jammu and Kashmir administration is planning to set up India's best mythological theme park near the famous Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district and has sought investors for the project,......

What CII wants Modi 3.0 govt to do to boost growth

Industry body CII on Thursday made a case for pushing reforms in sectors like land, labour, and agriculture by the Modi 3.0 government to accelerate economic growth, which is estimated to be around......

'Successful listing is true justice to RE development in country'

'This is not just the IREDA’s IPO. It is the success of the ministry of new and renewable energy and of the renewable energy industry.' Photograph: Kind courtesy IREDA Ireda debuted on Dalal......

H-1B visa renewal programme to start in Dec, Indians to benefit most

In a move that will benefit a significantly large number of Indian technology professionals, the US is set to begin a pilot programme for domestic renewal of certain categories of H-1B visas in......

Realtors hope for sunny 2022 with better sales

India's real estate industry staged a rebound from 2020's downturn, with housing sales seen rising by over 50 per cent. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The performance, though short of......

85 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle songs

Asha Bhosle, who turns 85 on September 8, has sung some of the finest Hindi film songs in her long and illustrious career.Sukanya Verma takes a look. Her voice reminds me of tiramisu. Rich, moist,......

'Balu Mahendra was a film-maker par excellence'

'I remember during the ’80s people would see a film just because the cameraman was Balu Mahendra or it was a film by Balu Mahendra.' Director Suresh Krissna talks to Radhika Rajamani......

Review: Looper is one of the year's best films

The brilliant Looper is one for the ages, writes Raja Sen.I love the word blunderbuss. Born out of the Dutch for thunder-box, it describes an antiquated shotgun making up for limited range with......

Review: Attakathi is worth a watch

Attakathi is marvellous coming-of-age film with gentle, tongue-in-cheek humour and realistic dialogues says Pavithra SrinivasanJust when you think you've had enough of rural love stories that have......

Vintage RCB Batting Lights Up Stadium

IMAGE: RCB's openers put up a strong partnership to help the team to a match-winning total against CSK. Photograph: BCCI Royal Challengers Bengaluru's turnaround has been nothing short of a......

Unveiling Paris Olympics' most stylish looks

Designer Berluti reveals opening ceremony tuxedo for French athletes IMAGE: The suit jackets that will be worn by the French team athletes for the opening ceremony by LVMH's upscale menswear label......

KKR Vs RCB: Who Played The Best Knock?

The Kolkata Knight Riders emerged as the first team to conquer away turf in IPL 2024, scripting a dominant victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This triumph wasn't just about breaking the......

PHOTOS: India clinch comfortable five-wicket win over Australia

Images from the first One-Day International between India and Australia in Mohali on Friday. Scorecard IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul struck half-centuries as India clinched a comfortable......

PIX: USA's Tausaga wins shock discus gold; Tamberi on podium

All the action from the World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Centre, at Budapest, Hungary, on Tuesday... Tausaga stuns favourtie to win discus gold IMAGE: USA's Laulauga Tausaga......