Indian peacekeepers in Sudan awarded UN medal

Fifty Indian peacekeepers stationed in South Sudan have been awarded the United Nations medal for their professionalism and service in protecting civilians and building durable peace in the......

2 Indians abducted in South Sudan released

Two Indian petroleum engineers who were abducted in South Sudan have been released, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Friday. ‘I am happy to inform about the release of two......

'Without music I can't breathe. And he asked me to stop singing'

‘How can anyone ask me to stop what I have been doing since I was 6?’ Vaikom Vijayalakshmi tells Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com why she called off her engagement. IMAGE: Vaikom......

The good and bad news about India's nuclear programme

While nuclear engineers cheer the KNPP's first full operation, on nine other sites which house atomic reactors, scientists spend sleepless nights, reveals Pallava Bagla. At India's highly-guarded......

Cars in slow lane, but tyre makers see demand uptick

Domestic tyre demand is seen to grow by 7-9 per cent over the next five years. Infrastructure push and expected easing of liquidity will be growth drivers for replacement demand. Tyre makers will......

The fall of the turnaround tycoon

Industrialist Pawan Ruia's (think Dunlop and Jessop) arrest this month for cheating and criminal breach of trust marked a new low, but the tide had been turning against him for a while now. Ishita......

Cola brands get a health scare

Indian beverage start-ups mushroom as soda sales slow down and consumers stay away from carbonated drinks A spate of new home-grown brands are carving a neat niche in the Rs 65,000-crore (Rs......

Branded fuels stop flowing

Low demand, coupled with the complexity in logistics, has made India’s largest oil marketing company, IndianOil Corporation Ltd, stop selling its branded diesel, Xtramile, at its fuel retail......

Shane Bond scalps 3; Kukreja, Rayudu hit tons

Star attraction Shane Bond claimed three wickets but the day belonged to Mumbaikar Sahil Kukreja (157 not out) and Hyderabad's Ambati Rayudu (133) who hit scintillating centuries on the opening day......

South Zone facing huge defeat

South Zone were 158 for the loss of five wickets in the second innings after following on the third day of the Duleep Trophy league match against Central Zone at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in......

Kumble, Nehra rested for Challenger series

Leg-spinner Anil Kumble and paceman Ashish Nehra were rested while Sachin Tendulkar, who will make a comeback after a long injury lay-off, was named in the India Seniors' team for the N K P Salve......

East beat South by one wicket

East Zone overcame a middle order slump to prevail over title-holders South Zone by one wicket and register their third victory on the trot in the Deodhar Trophy limited-overs cricket match in......