COP28 clinches deal on transition away from fossil fuels

Nearly 200 countries clinched a landmark climate deal that called for a transition away from fossil fuels, the primary reason for the climate crisis, in a "just and equitable" manner at the final......

Why Macron Missed G20 First Session

Know why Emmanuel Macron missed the first session of the G20 Summit on Saturday morning? The president of République Française needed to attend the inaugural game of the rugby World......

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

The military establishment is in no mood to forgive or forget Imran's anti-military utterances, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.......

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Learning perhaps from the Kargil debacle, Musharraf tried hard to evolve as a statesman in his dealings with India, recalls Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W. IMAGE: Former......

Petrol, diesel prices hiked again

Petrol price on Thursday was hiked by 35 paise per litre and diesel by 15 paise, pushing rates to a new high across the country. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Petrol in Delhi now costs Rs......

Reliance to invest in Abu Dhabi petrochemical hub

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has signed a pact to invest an undisclosed amount in a giant petrochemical hub being built in the UAE. The oil-to-telecom conglomerate will join the......

Shah Rukh Khan's Dubai villa gets income tax relief

Called Signature Villa, the property was gifted to him by Nakheel Public Joint Stock Company. The dispute was over whether this was a gift or payment for services Khan had rendered to the company.......

25 Deadliest Bollywood Dacoits

Beware of the Bollywood outlaw. With a striking black tilak marked on the forehead, bullet-loaded belt around the waist, a perennially furious gaze and a tone as threatening as that rifle in hand,......

The Best of Khayyam's Melodies

Photograph: Afsar Dayatar/ Rediff.com In sweet music is such artKilling care and grief of heart. Few embody William Shakespeare's golden words like Mohammad Zayur Khayyam Hashmi. An unmistakable......

Andhadhun made a forgotten star famous again

'The critics were writing so well about me, I was shocked!''My phone didn't stop ringing!''This is the biggest tribute for a senior actor.''Now, I can pack up.' One of the most popular actors of......

'Shammi Aunty taught me how to laugh out'

'The laughter stopped when Shammi was about 80.'' The last eight, nine years of Shammi Aunty's life were miserable.' IMAGE: BBFs forever: Waheeda Rahman, Asha Parekh, Shammi and Helen. Photograph:......

Why Manu Bhaker pulled out of World Cup Final in Delhi

IMAGE: Double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker opted for a three-month rest following her exploits at the Paris Games. Photograph: Amr Alfiky/Reuters Rhythm Sangwan will be the only Indian shooter to......

Pant hands GT's Mohit unwanted T20 record

IMAGE: DC captain Rishabh Pant launched an onslaught against Mohit Sharma on Wednesday. Photograph: BCCI Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper and India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant established a new......

Top international stars give Pakistan Super League a miss!

IMAGE: Reece Topley became the latest top star to withdraw from the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Several high-profile international cricketers......

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

IMAGE: Cheteshwar Pujara struck a 230-ball 110. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara slammed his second hundred of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, guiding Saurashtra to a......

Pakistan unleash 'slinger' Zaman Khan

IMAGE: Zaman Khan made his debut during Pakistan’s Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka. Photograph: PCB/X The endless chain of fast bowlers that Pakistan has produced over the years has......