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Trump calls US aid for India's voter turnout a 'kickback scheme'

After United States President Donald Trump again raised the issue of alleged US funding of $21 million for voter turnout in India and 'kickbacks', the Bharatiya Janata Party has alleged that the......

Why Do They Use Dunki Route To Leave India?

How have aspirations, ambitions and hopes broken down for these young men from the most advanced parts of India? asks Mihir S Sharma. IMAGE: Punjab ministers meet Indians who were deported from......

BJP mulls 2 deputy CMs in Delhi to reflect 'mini' India

Amid the buzz within the Bharatiya Janata Party over the formation of government in Delhi, the party is also exploring the option of having two deputy chief ministers in the new cabinet to showcase......

'Easing US-China Tension May Benefit India'

'A less tense US-China relationship would make Beijing less likely to provoke India -- including on the border -- in retaliation for its close defence ties with the US.' IMAGE: US President Donald......

Leaked tapes, no trust motion forced Biren Singh to resign: Cong

The Congress on Sunday described N Biren Singh's resignation from the post of Manipur chief minister as 'belated', and said 'our frequent-flier' Prime Minister Narendra Modi must visit......

50+ Firms Join Race For India AI

Nearly a dozen firms have shown interest in building the foundation model and LLMs, while others have proposed sector-specific SLMs. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational......

'For The First Time I'm Enthusiastic About India'

''I am more optimistic about India than before.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It has been a volatile few weeks for global financial markets as they braced for tougher tariffs from the......

Can Insurers Invest In Bima Sugam India?

'Investment by insurers in the Bima Sugam India Federation is illegal as it is a private limited company.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Questions are raised by insurance industry......

'This Is Your Chance, India'

'You don't need massive industry or huge energy resources.''You could start with just 3 or 4 people in a coffee shop and invent the world.' IMAGE: Sebastian Thrun, German-American entrepreneur,......

'Budget Lacks Big Ideas'

'This Budget did not live up to expectations.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Will the 2025 Budget trigger growth in the economy when there is no demand in the domestic market, when......

A Complete Unknown Review: An Enigma Called Bob Dylan

Through Bob Dylan's music, lyrics, and Timothée Chalamet’s superb acting, we feel we have rubbed shoulders with greatness, even when it is full of flaws, self-doubts, warts and all,......

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

Hollywood's biggest night was high on glitz and glamour but lacked the edge and excitement of the movies it was celebrating, observes Sukanya Verma. IMAGE: Mikey Madison won the Best Actress Oscar......

Meet The Real Star Of Paatal Lok

'Sudip sir keeps telling me that what I have done is very Hollywood.' IMAGE: Nikita Grover cast 400-450 characters in Paatal Lok, seasons 1 and 2. Photographs: Kind courtesy Nikita......

'After Chandni And Lamhe, Darr Would Have Been An Ordinary Character For Me'

'If I'm playing Shah Rukh Khan's role, then of course, I would have loved to do it.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sridevi/Instagram Even when she was at the top of her game, Sridevi never took it for......

'Doors Don't Open Easily For Us'

'We have to keep knocking on it before we get a response.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Anjana Sukhani/Instagram Anjana Sukhani has acting for 23 years in films like Salaam-e-Ishq, Golmaal Returns,......

India's Dubai advantage: 'No point dwelling on that'

Bracwell said the Test series win would give the Black Caps confidence going into Sunday's game. IMAGE: New Zealand spinner Michael Bracewell celebrates. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters......

Pak's pace trio to unleash 'something special' vs India

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed on Saturday expressed his faith in the pace trio of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf, saying it will bring out something special in the......

India's creative plan for 2026 Commonwealth Games

'We have also proposed that all the disciplines that have been removed from the 2026 CWG be held in India.' IMAGE: Boxer Nikhat Zareen celebrates after winning the gold medal in 48-50kg flyweight......

Champions Trophy: What's in store for India in Dubai?

India likely to play on fresh pitches IMAGE: Virat Kohli arrives at a nets session in Dubai on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI/X India might not have to play their Champions Trophy league games in......

Champions Trophy: Can India knock out Pakistan?

IMAGE: India are likely to go in with the 11 that easily beat Bangladesh when they take on Pakistan in the Champions Trophy match in Dubai on Sunday. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters Hyped as a......

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