India maintained assertive approach along LAC in 2024

In a year bookended by intractable conflicts and geopolitical fragmentation, India focused on ramping up military prowess by broadly firming up defence procurement worth Rs 4.22 lakh crore even as......

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of......

PMK patriarch Ramadoss, son clash during party meet

Pattali Makkal Katchi President Anbumani on Saturday opposed a decision of his father, party founder S Ramadoss, in a party meeting in Puducherry on Saturday, and the octogenarian leader curtly......

Manmohan Singh's last rites to be performed with full State honours

The last rites of former prime minister Manmohan Singh would be performed at Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday with full State honours as the nation united in paying rich tributes to the departed leader......

Gold set to extend record run; may hit Rs 90,000 in 2025

Gold, a safe-haven bet, is likely to continue its record-smashing journey in the New Year, rising to Rs 85,000 per 10 grams and even Rs 90,000 level in domestic markets if geopolitical tensions and......

Crypto wrap 2024: Bitcoin, altcoins remain popular among Indian investors

The recent Bitcoin rally in December, saw the cryptocurrency surge past the $100,000 mark, drawing Indian investors to homegrown crypto exchanges. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters The majority of......

What You Need To Know About Cyber Fraud

The number of digital financial frauds rose more than four times in FY24 year-on-year to comprise 80 per cent of all financial frauds. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   Outgoing RBI......

Mercedes Rules Luxury Cars Segment

For the first time in history, the luxury car market is poised to cross the sales mark of 50,000 units in 2024, with Mercedes leading the way IMAGE: The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class. Photograph:......

My Top Films Of 2024

When I look back at 2024 at the movies, it feels like it lacked that extra something. Most films felt like recycled formulas wanting to reclaim the box office by hook or crook. And the ones that......

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

There is quite a variety of subjects turning up on OTT, as film-makers are freed from the box office pressure. But there is still no getting away from casting movie stars in made-for-streaming......

What's Vaani Doing?

How Allu Arjun starts his mornings... Hina's health update... Tiger goes black... Photograph: Kind courtesy Vaani Kapoor/Instagram Here[s Vaani Kapoor 'collecting serotonin' (go ahead, look it......

Raj Kapoor@100: The Showman Special Quiz

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. From a blue-eyed charismatic boy with golden hair and silver screen dreams to a superstar and showman revolutionising......

ISL: Mohun Bagan Super Giant crush Hyderabad

IMAGE: Jose Molina's men were on the offensive and went on to record their 10th win of the competition. Photograph: ISL/X Mohun Bagan Super Giant recorded a comprehensive 3-0 victory over......

Gambhir and Rohit's SCG snub sparks chaos

Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma ignore each other on match eve IMAGE: All present at the SCG witnessed a complete communication breakdown between skipper Rohit Sharma and the head coach Gautam......

Will Bumrah Captain India In Sydney?

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney? IMAGE: India faces some tough selection calls ahead of the must-win fifth and final......

'Bahut Ho Gaya': Gambhir Warns Team

IMAGE: Head Coach Gautam Gambhir warned the players that failure to follow his game plans would result in them being dropped from the team. Photograph: BCCI   After India's 184 run defeat in......

Had Bumrah not been there, BGT series would've been one-sided: McGrath

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah is undoubtedly India’s standout performer in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series with 30 wickets so far, at an average of less than 20. Photograph: Francis......