How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

Reports (not denied by India) that the USA had 'for the first time provided real-time details to their Indian counterparts on the Chinese positions and force strength in advance of a PLA incursion'......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

Is India Still A Democracy?

Today in 2024, the BJP jails its opponents during an election and still believes, or at least wants us to believe, that it is only following the rules of democracy, asserts Aakar Patel. IMAGE:......

'If You Want To Invest Directly, Ensure...'

'...you evaluate three key factors before committing your money.'Read on for some valuable advice... Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com "We believe this is one of the most opportune......

2025's Biggest Releases Will Arrive On...

The biggest releases of 2025 will actually start arriving in theatres from the Independence Day weekend. Fateh, Game Changer, Emergency, coming up Sikandar, Jolly LLB 3, Raid 2, coming up......

Bigg Boss 18: Just Who Is Chum Darang?

She's a model, a beauty pageant winner, a social activist and an actor. Will Chum Darang add another feather to her cap by winning the Bigg Boss title in its 18th season? But before that, Namrata......

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

The Toronto International Film Festival heralds the beginning of the Fall awards season as films from the earlier festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Telluride compete with new projects......

Malayalee From India Review: Timed Right

Malayalee From India is trapped within its self-serving corniness and refuses to break free in the process, observes Arjun Menon. Halfway through the runtime of Dijo Jose Anthony's Malayalee From......

India's Pranati Nayak wins bronze at FIG World Cup

IMAGE: Pranati is the third Indian gymnast to win an international medal on the vault, after Dipa Karmakar and Aruna Reddy. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak......

Gymnast Pranati wins bronze at World Cup

'My eyes are now on winning medals at Asia Championships and World championships, that's the target for the year.' IMAGE: Pranati Nayak finished with a total score of 13.417 in the vault final to......

Antim Panghal, Deepak Punia Lead Indian Contingent at Asian Wrestling Championships

After a forgettable 2024 season, the senior Asian Championships, beginning in Amman, Jordan, Monday, will provide an opportunity to Antim Panghal and Deepak Punia to make a fresh beginning while......

Sam Curran breaks silence on England ouster

IMAGE: Sam Curran hasn't played for England since he featured in a white-ball series against the West Indies in November last year. Photograph: Kind Courtesy CSK/X Ahead of the start of the......

Blow for India! Injured Bumrah OUT of Champions Trophy

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah suffered a back injury during the tour of Australia last month. Photograph: Ash Allen/Reuters India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC......