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Chinese THREAT to southern India is for real

Once a frequent landing spot for Sri Lankan smugglers who traded opium for beedis and tobacco, the Kodikkarai fishing port in Tamil Nadu is today being used for a deadlier purpose -- arms trade.......

Pope Francis likely to visit India after 2025: Union minister

Union Minister George Kurian on Saturday said the much-awaited visit of Pope Francis to India is likely to happen after 2025, which has been announced as the 'Jubilee Year' by the Catholic Church.......

Tsari Yatra May Help Ease India China Tensions

Why can't the Indian government propose to the Chinese a corridor circumambulating the Holy Mountain where people from both sides could perform the yatra again? asks Claude Arpi. IMAGE: India's......

Vijayan responds to BJP leader's 'Kerala mini-Pakistan' remark

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday vehemently criticised Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane for calling Kerala a "mini Pakistan" and said his remarks were highly "provocative and......

Tibet earthquake: Rescuers race against time to find survivors

Rescuers raced against time to search for survivors under the rubble of collapsed buildings in frigid weather amid hundreds of aftershocks, a day after a massive quake hit a Tibetan county while......

India's cement sector sees a concrete 2024 with over 10 major deals

With over 10 deals announced in 2024, the cement sector logged the highest number of pacts, including acquisitions and fresh financial investments, in a single calendar year since 2014, with the......

Amazon Pay UPI surpasses 100 million customers, marking a major milestone

Amazon Pay UPI has crossed 100 million customers, with the online platform used mainly for e-commerce transactions, utility bill payments and mobile recharges, the company announced on Monday.......

Farm profits likely to be higher this kharif season

India’s northern belt saw higher crop yields year-on-year as higher rainfall supported the production of paddy, while the southern belt and Gujarat were key laggards. Photograph: Amit......

Akasa seeks exemption for CAT-III trained pilots from fog mandate

Akasa Air has asked the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to exempt it from deploying CAT-III trained pilots on flights to and from two major fog-affected airports, Kolkata and......

Varun Beverages' growth strategy could help investors reap benefits

The expansion of VBL's snacks portfolio in Zimbabwe, Morocco and Zambia will be revenue accretive. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Varun Beverages Varun Beverages (VBL) has increased its Africa......

Just How Did The Class Of 2024 Fare?

It was a testing ground for the new actors who stepped into the limelight this year. Some emerging faces, some who had never acted before, this new crop of actors made the industry sit up and take......

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

The world is celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, but when was the last time you watched an RK film? The younger generation perhaps may have never. They may not know his tremendous......

What's Next For Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light?

'It is for the first time that a film of mine will be released in theatres and Indian audiences will finally be able to buy tickets and experience it on a big screen, where cinema truly comes to......

Why Jr NTR Is 'Very Nervous'

IMAGE: Jr NTR and Saif Ali Khan. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com After the blazing success of RRR two years ago, southern superstar Jr NTR returns to the silver screen with his new......

'I Have Done Films For Free'

'Till my wife called me up one day and said, "Hey, we need food on the table".'Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera and Mayur Sanap bring back interesting moments from the Thangalaan launch in Mumbai.......

Hazare Trophy: Arshdeep shines as Punjab go past Mumbai

IMAGE: Arshdeep Singh celebrates. Photograph: BCCI/X India pacer Arshdeep Singh grabbed five wickets and opener Prabhsimran Singh smashed a marauding unbeaten 150 as Punjab defeated Mumbai by......

T20 WC: India wary of Chamari's influence on SL

India need victory big enough to boost its net run-rate (NRR) when they face Sri Lanka on Wednesday. IMAGE: Chamari Athapaththu is one of Sri Lanka's leading run getters across formats.......

Lionel Messi and Argentina to play in Kerala next year!

IMAGE: Kerala is set to make history as FIFA World Cup Champions Argentina are expected to visit next year! Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters The Kerala government announced on Wednesday that the......

Mandhana, Harmanpreet among major retentions for WPL 2025

IMAGE: India's batting star Smriti Mandhana was among the 14 players retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for WPL 2025. Photograph: BCCI Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Shafali Verma, Meg......

Bhullar wins Southern India Jr/Sub-jr golf

Ajeetesh Sandhu fired a career-best five-under 67 but failed to dislodge Gaganjeet Bhullar from the pedestal as the latter registered a two-stroke win in the senior category of the Nokia N.GAGE QD......

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