Cyclone Fengal makes landfall near Puducherry; Chennai airport shutdown

Cyclonic storm Fengal has commenced making landfall close to Puducherry and it may approximately take 4 hours for it to cross the coast completely, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official......

'India-China Ties Will Be Deeply Strained'

'Tensions and dialogue are likely to go hand-in-hand with China.''The goal should be to cultivate power so that one can negotiate from a position of strength.' IMAGE: Then Northern Army Commander......

India Needs A National Security Strategy

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global......

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.' Reportage and Videos: Rediff.com's Hemant Waje, Satish Bodas,......

Noel Tata's Retail Masterstroke

His value lifestyle brand Zudio signals a coming of age of retail in small town India, observes Indrajit Gupta. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Jharsuguda, an industrial hub located in......

Adani group withdraws from M&As, to focus on prepaying debt

On Thursday, Adani Enterprises announced that it will not go ahead with acquiring Macquarie group’s two road companies at an enterprise valuation of Rs 3,100 crore. IMAGE: Group chairman......

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen,' notes Sreehari Nair on the legendary actor's birthday. IMAGE:......

'Dad said I'm not going to help you with your career'

'He said, "There was nobody to help me. I came from Kolkata to Mumbai to make a career of my own".'"'I have my own journey, and you need to experience that to value what you will have in the......

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

'Rakesh's life is hard, but he knows how to find joy.''He doesn't think his life's value comes from money. He sees no shame in his poverty.' IMAGE: A scene from Against The Tide. In what seems......

Mira is missing Shahid 'so much'

Saiyami in Ladakh...Tripti overcomes fear... Photograph: Kind courtesy Mira Rajput/Instagram 'You make my heart skip a beat.. or three or four. FaceTime just doesn't cut it #missyousomuch,' Mira......

Nitish, Jurel Explore Australia

IMAGE: Nitish Reddy posted a breathtaking photo of himself enjoying a helicopter ride. Photographs: Kind courtesy Nitish Reddy/Instagram The Indian cricket team, currently in Australia, are......

All about US Open champion Jannik Sinner

IMAGE: Jannik Sinner overpowered American Taylor Fritz in the final to become the first Italian man to win the US Open singles title. Photograph: Mike Frey-Imagn Images/Reuters Factbox on Italy's......

Mumbai's Memorable Fan Party For Team India

IMAGE: Fans celebrate during Team India's victory parade in Mumbai on Thursday. Photographs and Video: Satish Bodas, Hitesh Harisinghani, Afsar Dayatar for Rediff.com and Saahil Salvi South Mumbai......

This trophy belongs to the nation: Rohit

'Rohit and I, we've been trying this for so long. We always wanted to win a World Cup. Bringing the trophy back to Wankhede is a very special feeling.'   IMAGE: Rohit Sharma celebrates with......

All about Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner

IMAGE: Jannik Sinner is the first Italian to win the Australian Open. Photographs: Issei Kato/Reuters Factbox on Italy's Jannik Sinner, who beat Daniil Medvedev 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 in the......