'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

'The people of Tamil Nadu, in particular Chennai, know about the double standards of the BJP. Nothing will work for them here.' IMAGE: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian......

Biden urged to delay recognition of new Pak govt over rigging concerns

Citing "strong evidence" of election rigging in Pakistan, a group of influential lawmakers, including Muslim legislators, belonging to the ruling Democratic Party has urged US President Joe Biden......

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

'Terrorists who are active in Poonch and Rajouri are not relying on random locals for logistics, guidance etc.''They are being supported by a selected few who are being vetted, cleared and directed......

Ammonia gas leak in fertilizer plant in Chennai; 52 hospitalised

The leak of ammonia gas from a subsea pipeline linked to a fertiliser manufacturing unit in north Chennai led to local residents suffering shortness of breath and nausea, authorities said on......

'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......

Quality Lapses Shut Down Drug Makers

Most of the pharma units are failing in documentation, and validation processes, and many don't have full-fledged quality control laboratories. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only......

Who Will Be The Next SBI Chief?

'The FSIB will conduct interviews for the SBI chairman position on May 21-22 as the tenure of the current chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara is scheduled to end by August.' IMAGE: The State Bank of India......

CII asks startups to keep their valuations 'as realistic as possible'

It further stated that the start-up should be maintained as a separate legal entity with the organisation's assets distinct from the founders' assets Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The......

'The Win Is Not Just For India, But For All The Women Out There'

'If there is an artiste somewhere in India or in the world who wants to express her art, I hoped that this award would inspire them and add meaning to their journey.' IMAGE: Kani Kusruti, left,......

'My Life Was In Danger'

''I received many threatening calls and letters.''A fatwa was issued against me.' IMAGE: A young Salma Agha. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salma Agha/Instagram She became a household name in 1982,......

'Now I see who my real and fake friends are'

'It's everyone's dream to have their pictures show up on Google.''In the beginning, you're not used to it.''It's a bit weird and even now it's weird.' IMAGE: Gustav De Waele and Eden Dambrine in......

Drive My Car Review

Drive My Car looks at the nature of grief through the emotions of reserved characters but conveys a world of healing that cannot be summed, only felt most ardently, most appreciatively, observes......

FIFA initiates investigation into Israel FA's actions

IMAGE: The Palestine FA said it wanted FIFA to adopt appropriate sanctions against Israeli teams, including the national side and clubs. Photograph: Arnd Wiegmann / Reuters FIFA's......

World Athletics lifts Russia's doping ban but no respite for athletes

IMAGE: In recent years, dozens of Russian athletes had been allowed to compete as neutrals if they could show a doping-free background but they too remain unable to compete after the Council voted......

Women's football coach suspended for 'misconduct'; AIFF general sec resigns

Photograph: Kind Courtesy AIFF/Twitter A coach attached with the Indian Under-17 women's football team has been suspended and called back from Norway for alleged 'misconduct' with a minor player......

'I am an all-rounder so I have to be equally focussed on both aspects'

IMAGE: Venkatesh Iyer recieved his maiden T20 call-up against New Zealand. Photograph: BCCI All-rounders in Indian cricket are a rare commodity and the newest entrant to the club, Venkatesh......

'ICC probe against me a premeditated witchhunt'

IMAGE: ICC CEO Manu Sawhney was sent on 'leave' in March after his conduct came under the scanner during an internal investigation by by audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.. Photograph: Hagen......