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Shimla police bust 500-member online drug trafficking network

The arrest of two individuals -- one from Kolkata and one from Delhi -- has revealed the operation of an extensive drug trafficking network throughout north India, with a particular focus on......

Around 12K cops join anti-drug drive in Punjab; 750 locations raided

The Punjab police launched a statewide operation against drugs, conducting raids at more than 750 locations as the cabinet sub-committee on the drug menace held its first meeting on Saturday,......

Govt should think of imposing age limit for social media: Karnataka HC

The high court of Karnataka on Tuesday observed that it would be suitable if an age limit was introduced for using social media akin to the legal age for drinking alcohol. IMAGE: Kindly note that......

What Will Israel Do Next?

In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: Smoke......

Another Indian student found dead in US, 6th incident in 2024

In a series of disturbing incidents, an Indian doctoral candidate was found dead at Purdue University in Indiana while another Indian IT student was brutally attacked near his house in Chicago.......

From social media influencers to #metoo, 2018 was a 'brand' new year

What sets 2018 apart from previous years is the magnitude of the shocks that hit our brand ecosystem, says Bharat Bambawale. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com We've had an exceptionally busy......

Digital India Act won't be in place before 2024 election

The government may not be able to put in place the Digital India Act, which aims to replace over 23 years old IT Act 2000, before the next general election, as there is not much time left for......

Govt must deal strictly with addictive algorithms

India has to put in place rules that seek more transparency from technology companies. Domestic and global companies that use consumer behaviour data to enhance addictive behaviour must be......

Algos In Wild Bull Market: Disaster Waiting To Happen

Time-automated trading through algos can massively amplify irrationality, leading to more volatility and still more irrationality in an ever-spiralling loop, warns Debashis Basu. IMAGE: Kindly......

It is the script, not the star, stupid!

'Virat Kohli features in 25 campaigns, Ranveer Singh in 24, Akshay Kumar in 22, Deepika Padukone in 20, Ranbir Kapoor in 13, M S Dhoni in 12, Amitabh Bachchan in 12, Alia Bhatt in 11... but not one......

'It's Very Difficult To Survive Without...'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonnalli Seygall/Instagram After portraying a variety of roles on screen, Sonnalli Seygall is probably her favourite one -- that of a mother in real life. The actor,......

Waack Girls Review: Worth A Watch

Waack Girls, that captures the moods of Kolkata beautifully, follows an oft-used template. So there's not much novelty to look for in the plot, but the actors are excellent, applauds Deepa Gahlot.......

'I am a social media addict'

'I am commercial by heart.' "Even 24 hours (in a day) are less for me. Because of this time constraint, people who are close to me think I have changed. And to make them understand takes......

Kanjoos Makhichoos Review: Not Funny At All!

Kunal Kemmu's default mode performing comedy is overacting.When surrounded by much more competent theatre-trained actors, he falls consistently short.(In the past, this role would have been......

Bigg Boss OTT 2: Eviction, Addiction & Romance

IMAGE: Salman Khan with Manisha Rani. Photograph: Jio Cinema/Twitter The second season of Bigg Boss OTT premiered over the weekend on Jio Cinema and it was an exciting watch, thanks to host Salman......

Social Media Mocks Bazball

Australia beat England by two wickets in a thrilling climax to the opening Test of the five-match Ashes 2023 series on Tuesday. England's audacious 'Bazball' flamboyance was trumped by Australian......

Guess Which IPL Star Is in The Maldives?

Photographs: Rinku Singh/Instagram IPL Sensation Rinku Singh is enjoying a well deserved holiday in the Maldives. The KKR left-hander, who took IPL 2023 by storm with some amazing knocks, showed......

Wasim Akram's Late Swing

Indians will forever remember Akram as the scary phenomenon with the soft smile, the man who rattled through the Indian batting order, but was rarely as hated as Waqar or Shoaib Akhtar, observes......

'Justice for Diego': Argentines seek answers over Maradona's death

IMAGE: A fan breaks down during the funeral of Diego Maradona outside the Casa Rosada presidential palace in Buenos Aires on November 27, 2020. Photograph: Rodrigo Valle/Getty Images Argentines......

Shane Warne: He took the world for a spin and world loved him back

He was an artist and the cricket world was a connoisseur of his art form, which was dying till he breathed life into it much like a magician who decided to caste his spell on a generation for a......

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