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Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

A former Indian Army officer, who had joined one of the United Nations agencies three weeks ago, was killed in war-torn Rafah in Gaza, becoming the 'first international casualty' for the world body......

Israel's Gaza Offensive And The US Dilemma

Israel needs to come terms with the new reality that they are no longer invincible or the dominant power in the West Asian region, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: United States......

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Imparting new momentum, India and Egypt on Sunday elevated their relationship to a ‘strategic partnership' after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held......

We're fine, yet not fine: Turkish nationals living in Delhi

"Hello, are you safe?" Sercan Unsal, a Turkish-origin person settled in Delhi, utters these words every few minutes as he rings relatives and friends in Earthquake-hit Türkiye and disconnects......

Why I Was Detained For 27 Hours In Egypt

'I was not scared because I knew I had not done anything wrong. And I was walking for a good cause.' IMAGE: Ajit Rajagopal. All photographs: Ajit Rajagopal The 2022 United Nations Climate Change......

Egypt deports key official of Nirav Modi's firm

Subhash Shankar Parab, a key accused in the Rs 7,000 crore diamantaire Nirav Modi bank fraud case, was “deported” from Cairo on Tuesday after a long diplomatic and legal process,......

When V G Siddhartha refused all trappings of reflected power

When word got around in the ministry of external affairs that Siddhartha and Malavika were going to New York and would be with SM Krishna, protocol officers went to Delhi airport to see off the......

Nirav Modi's defence team even used his pet dog in attempt to win bail

Clare Montgomery, Modi's barrister, made a series of offers to try and convince the judge to grant bail. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi failed in his......

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them! With the pandemic done and dusted, people are back to watching films in their neighborhood theaters and......

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

After an interruption of two years, the Berlin Film Festival returned in full force. A range of remarkable films were show, from new discoveries, return of old masters and a celebration of classic......

What makes Shah Rukh feel 'beautiful'

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar The first song titled Gerua from Rohit Shetty's Dilwale was recently released......

Amitabh Bachchan proud of Padma record set by his family

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he is proud that the title of Padma Vibhushan, which he is set to receive from President Pranab Mukherjee next month, will take his family's......

Want the perfect movie holiday? Click here!

The best of India and the Middle East, now at the Dharamsala Film Festival. Mountains. Movies. And a possible glimpse of the Dalai Lama. Yes, one can have it all at the Dharamsala International......

Keychain charm brings Olympic luck for Swapnil

IMAGE: Swapnil Kusale poses with the bronze medal after finishing third in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Paris Olympics. Photograph: Amr Alfiky/Reuters Shooter Swapnil Kusale isn't......

Dipa Karmakar wins historic gold at Asian C'ships

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Dipa Karmakar/Instagram Top Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar on Sunday became the first from the country to win a gold medal in the Asian Senior Championships as she clinched......

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar fails to qualify for Olympics in vault

IMAGE: Dipa Karmakar finished fourth in the women's vault final at the FIG Apparatus World Cup. Photograph: Dipa Karmakar/Instagram India's star gymnast Dipa Karmakar signed off with another......

Gymnast Pranati wins bronze in Cairo World Cup

IMAGE: Pranati Nayak, left, with Dipti Karmakar at the International Gymnastics Federation's Cairo World Cup 2024. Photograph: Pranati Nayak/Instagram India's gymnast Pranati Nayak clinched the......

'Who does not want to compete in the Olympics?'

IMAGE: Pranati Nayak spent last two months training under an overseas coach. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters With a specific aim on improving her fitness, Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak is hoping to......

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