'Terrorism in Kashmir can be eliminated...'

'...only if we sort it out with Pakistan.' IMAGE: Security personnel on the watch in Srinagar. Photograph: Umar Ganie for Rediff.com Amarjit Singh Dulat, former head of the country's external......

Taliban's gains pose fears of JMB's resurgence in East

The Border Security Force has been put on high alert along the India-Bangladesh border in Assam and Tripura following intelligence inputs of Islamic terrorists planning to infiltrate the......

Standoff with China a WAKE-UP CALL for India

'The border stand-off and the uncertainties that come with it should be a wake-up call on what makes for real rather than illusory power,' observes T N Ninan. IMAGE: Indian Army vehicles in......

Punjab police withdraws security of political leaders, clerics

The Punjab Police has ordered the withdrawal of security of 424 people, including former MLAs, Jathedars of two Takhts, heads of Deras, and police officers. Image only for representation.......

After Budget, CEOs clamour for interest rate cut

After a Budget that offered India Inc little, the CEOs of corporate India are now pinning their hope on the Reserve Bank of India for bringing interest rates down in its monetary policy review on......

Turning old stock into money

From opening new factory outlets and tying up with discount stores to even adopting reverse logistics techniques, high-end brands like Moschino and sports lifestyle brands such as Puma and Levi......

Green energy fails to impress villagers

Green energy may have become a buzzword in the cities today but people in the hinterland of the country prefer conventional power grids for electricity. The reason: while the standalone solar or......

India's wine market poised for a heady mix

While generations of tipplers have been advised against mixing drinks, alcoholic beverage makers are doing it without trepidation. With the wine market in India poised for heady growth, liquor......

FryDay Review: A MUST WATCH for Govinda fans!

No one can make the audience laugh like Govinda, raves Syed Firdaus Ashraf. What does a husband tell his wife when he is caught cheating? Lies. What does a wife tell her husband when she is caught......

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

A summary of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday. IMAGE: Harshit Rana the pick of the bowlers for Delhi with figures of 3-73 against Tamil Nadu on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy tie on......

Hazare Trophy: Pandey, Rahul take Karnataka to victory

IMAGE: Rahul, who was dropped from the Indian Test team against South Africa, made a statement of sorts to the national selectors. Photograph: KL Rahul/Twitter Skipper Manish Pandey......

Ranji Roundup:Ranji Roundup: Abhimanyu, Tiwary stage Bengal strong fightback

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Wednesday IMAGE: Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary celebrates his half century. Photograph: Ashok Bhaumik/PTI Opener Abhimanyu Easwaran cracked a second......

Yuvraj shines with an unbeaten ton in Duleep semis

Yuvraj Singh made a brilliant comeback into first-class arena as he smashed an unbeaten century for North Zone against Central on the first day of a semi-final match in the Duleep Trophy in......

Dravid, Mary Kom to get Padma Bhushan

Batting great Rahul Dravid and Olympic bronze medallist M C Mary Kom were named for the prestigious Padma Bhushan Awards, the third highest civilian honour, while six other sports persons figured......