Terrorism common threat, need decisive measures to counter it: BRICS leaders

Terming terrorism as a "common threat", BRICS leaders Wednesday vowed to take "decisive measures" to prevent and disrupt the spread of terrorist ideology, the misuse of modern technologies for......

'Pakistan Pushing Terrorists Into Jammu'

'The terrorists are using better technology to secure their communication.''It does appear that excessive reliance on technology led to a weakening of human intelligence.' IMAGE: A soldier on......

Why NHRC sent a notice to Modi govt

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Centre over reported 'anti-labour practices' at one of the warehouses of a multinational company in Haryana's Manesar,......

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

'Why should we disclose classified information. to satisfy those who doubt our Hydrogen Bomb capability?' IMAGE: Dr Anil Kakodkar, former chairman, Atomic Energy Commission, at the 'Machined to......

'We focus on smaller ticket sizes loans'

'Banks may find small ticket size lending economically unviable due to the cost of branch operations.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com FlexiLoans.com, a lender to small businesses starved of......

'We want to build best housing finance company of future'

'Opportunity is there in each segment of the market. There is opportunity in affordable and specifically governed by government initiatives as well as for housing for all.' Photograph: Kind......

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

Stories are legion about the Karatmeter's use at that time.Hundreds of people standing in queue for testing, customers breaking down after discovering the actual purity of their jewellery and then......

Textile industry joins hands with ILO

With cotton still figuring in the list of commodities that are produced using practices such as child labour, the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has entered into an understanding......

'Khansaab, Deepika would rehearse after midnight'

'Every day, after 'pack-up', Khansaab and Deepika would come for dance practice and rehearse till around 1-1.30 am.''The weather was a challenge because while on screen, it looks warm and sunny, it......

When The Naatu Naatu Choreographer Wanted To Die

'Since both Ram Charan and NTR Jr are dancing in this song, I don't want one of them to feel one up.'   IMAGE: NTR Jr and Ram Charan in the Naatu Naatu song. Prem Rakshith admits that Naatu......

'So Many Landmark Indian Films Are Crying Out To Be Restored'

'...and showcased in their original beauty.' IMAGE: G Aravindan's classic Thamp. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film Heritage Foundation Shivendra Singh Dungarpur promotes the cause of film restoration......

Bhutia urges ISL, I-League to 'invest in grassroots'

'Today, U20 players are losing to Bangladesh, not qualifying for the Asia Cup. We can't expect miracles from the senior team. We need to really work at the ground level. The important thing for the......

Army unveils comprehensive roadmap for 2036 Olympics

2036 Oly vision: Army hosts sports conclave to align efforts IMAGE: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Union Minister of Labour and Employment & Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh......

'Why should a player ask for money to play for India?'

'You tell me why should a player be asking for money to play for the country. This is a big question.' IMAGE: Sumit Nagal offered a clarification on his decision, explaining that he withdrew from......

Neeraj won the silver at Diamond League Finale with fractured hand

IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra missed the Diamond League crown by a single centimetre to finish as runner-up at the season finale in Brussels, Belgium, on Saturday. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Neeraj......

'We Give Our 100% Every Single Day'

'Pressure will always be there because in international cricket, you can't take any series lightly.''The margin between winning and losing is very small, and nowadays, the gap between international......