Amid border row, China expert takes over as new foreign secretary

Seasoned diplomat Vikram Misri, widely regarded as an expert on China and national security, assumed charge as India's new foreign secretary on Monday.  IMAGE: External Affairs Minister S......

She hadn't done...: Puja Khedkar's father defends her

The father of IAS officer Puja Khedkar, accused of using fake disability and OBC certificates to clear the civil services exam, defended her, stressing that she hadn't done anything illegal. Puja......

'They Want To Send A Message: If You Question Us, This Will Be Your Fate'

'In spite of all these days behind the bars, none of those who have been arrested is repenting their decision to stand against the injustice of this government.' IMAGE: On Saturday, July 13, 2024,......

Got fake govt e-notice? Here's what to do

On receiving a suspicious e-notice from a government office on the email, people should check the Internet to authenticate the name of the official named in it and call the mentioned department,......

Temasek likely to invest $10 billion in India in the next three years

Singapore government’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek is looking to invest $10 billion in India during the next three years, Ravi Lambah, Temasek's head of India and strategic initiatives,......

What Are Quant Funds?

Quant funds are a unique offering in the MF space as the investment decisions are driven by a blend of active and passive strategies. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Quantitative......

Apple Sales In India Up to 67,000 Cr

Despite the robust growth in this country, Apple's India share in its overall global sales remained modest -- constituting 1.5 per cent of its overall turnover of $389 billion in FY23. IMAGE:......

'Budget Focus Will Be On Growth, Jobs'

'There is no immediate threat to the government, and they would prefer the growth agenda.' IMAGE: Farmers sow rice saplings in a paddy field. Photograph: ANI Photo   Allocations for social......

'Akshay's Flop Record Bothers Me'

'I remember AK came on set one day; one of his films had released the previous day and was not doing well. He was very attached to that film.''I felt he was low and that affected me.' IMAGE:......

Pill Review: Impressive Riteish!

Riteish Deshmukh makes this medical drama watchable! exclaims Namrata Thakker. Raj Kumar Gupta, who has helmed critically acclaimed films like Aamir and No One Killed Jessica, makes his OTT debut......

Count On Shilpa To Brighten Your Day

Nimrat in Shirdi... Taapsee in Udaipur... Esha in Srinagar... Photograph: Kind courtesy Shilpa Shetty/Instagram Shilpa Shetty looks hot, doesn't she?   Photograph: Kind courtesy Kajal A......

Sarfira Review: Akshay Does It Again! Yawn.

Throughout its 155 minutes, every scene is doused in blaring background music and melodrama.Disappointment alone won't do, it must feel like a full blown catastrophe, observes Sukanya Verma.......

'Hardik Pandya to captain India in Sri Lanka T20I series'

'Hardik doesn't have any fitness issue as is being floated in the media.' IMAGE: Hardik Pandya will captain India in the three-match T20I series in Sri Lanka later this month. Photograph: BCCI/X......

Vote! Who Should Captain India In T20s?

With Rohit Sharma calling it quits after leading India to the T20 World Cup title, the onus will now be on the selectors to plan for the future.With the next T20 World Cup to be held in India and......

Para-shuttler Manasi rips into cricketers for 'appalling' video

IMAGE: Manasi Joshi won the 2019 World Championship gold medal and a silver medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games in doubles. Photograph: Manasi Joshi / X World Championship gold-medallist......

Can't see why Rinku can't be successful in Tests: Rathour

'There are lots of very talented and skilful players who are coming through the system. The only thing we need to make sure is the transition is done in a controlled manner.' IMAGE: Outgoing......

Abhishek won't be cowed down by Olympic-sized pressure

IMAGE: India's 24-year-old forward Abhishek, who has played 74 matches for India since his international debut in 2022, is set for his maiden appearance at the Olympics.Photograph: Hockey India......