4 killed in rain havoc in Pune; Army, NDRF called in

Heavy rains wreaked havoc in Maharashtra's Pune, where at least four persons died in rain-related incidents on Thursday, while low-lying areas were inundated. IMAGE: Vehicles got submerged in......

'India Has Changed So Much'

'I don't feel like going back to India, to the old Delhi that I grew up in. Because the place doesn't exist anymore.' Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Still a foreigner in her......

Don't take ties with us for granted, US envoy tells India

US envoy Eric Garcetti on Thursday said he respects that India likes its "strategic autonomy", but in times of conflict, there is no such thing as strategic autonomy, even as he pitched for forging......

50% medical prescriptions in India deviated from guidelines: Study

Nearly one in every two medical prescriptions issued in India deviated from standard guidelines, with approximately a tenth showing 'unacceptable deviations', a study, conducted by a team of......

We Missed Industrial Revolution

Is India headed there again? asks Ajit Balakrishnan Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   He was a stout, illiterate man, son of a butcher, struggling to earn enough to feed his 13......

Banking industry doyen N Vaghul dies at 88

Veteran banker N Vaghul, who led the transformation of ICICI into a private sector lender, died on Saturday afternoon due to health complications. He was 88. Vaghul took over the reins of ICICI,......

Adani eyes 45 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is building the world's largest renewable energy park in Gujarat, as it eyes a massive 45 GW capacity to generate electricity largely from solar energy.......

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

'What is this cryptocurrency? Is it a product? Is it a financial product? Is it an asset?' Photograph: Kind courtesy The Digital Artist/Pixabay Shaktikanta Das, governor of Reserve Bank of India......

'You See A New Janhvi Kapoor Each Time'

'I felt more deeply moved by my character Mahima than I have with any other character.' IMAGE: Janhvi Kapoor as Mahima in Mr & Mrs Mahi. The lovely Janhvi Kapoor was very excited before she......

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

'I have nostalgia for Ladakhi culture, which is common to both Muslims and Buddhists.''It is kind of a Buddhist way of life. You are compassionate and nice to each other.''You are good human......

The Reason Behind Manushi's Glitter

Tara completes a landmark... Mallika's favourite colour... Ibrahim goes to Miami... Photograph: Kind courtesy Manushi Chhillar/Instagram Diamonds are Manushi Chhillar's best friend! Manushi......

'The Songs Have Already Become A Craze'

'When it was confirmed that I would do the song, Manishaji walked up to me and asked, "Please Vijayshree, tell me how are you planning to do the song. Give me a rough idea so that I am mentally......

Why Indian shooters could fire blanks at Paris Olympics

Shooters' preps lacked planning, says Olympian Vijay Kumar IMAGE: Shooter Vijay Kumar with his 2012 Olympic medal. Photograph: Harish Kotian/Rediff/Files Olympic medallist shooter Vijay Kumar......

Back from injury, Bumrah just wants to enjoy the game

'I have just realised that I started playing this sport because I love this sport. And I will focus on that rather than the end result.' IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah will be India's key player at the T20......

Nehra, not Hardik, built GT legacy? Gill's admission

IMAGE: Shubman Gill with Ashish Nehra. Photograph: BCCI There is no bigger honour than representing India in the T20 World Cup but as Gujarat Titans' skipper, Shubman Gill feels that he will......

I am almost there: Suryakumar on his fitness

IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav struck his second half-century as he played a match-winning knock for MI against PBKS. Photograph: BCCI Mumbai Indians dynamic batter Suryakumar Yadav provided an update on......

New kid on the block! Tanvi hopes to emulate P V Sindhu

'I want to become like Sindhu didi, she is my inspiration.' IMAGE: Tanvi Sharma and P V Sindhu celebrate winning the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024 in February. Photograph: Tanvi......