Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

Foreign secretary raises safety of minorities in Bangladesh

India on Monday flagged "regrettable incidents" of attacks on minorities in Bangladesh at a meeting in Dhaka between the foreign secretaries of the two countries, where Dhaka called it 'misleading......

Russia grants asylum to ousted Syrian president Assad

Following the political crisis in Syria, Russia has granted asylum to Bashar al-Assad and his family, TASS reported citing a Kremlin source. IMAGE: Smoke rises, after Syrian rebels announced that......

Leave at the earliest: India's advisory on Syria situation

As Islamist-led rebels continue to make further advances in Syria, India has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to the Arab republic and urged those staying in that country to exercise......

Hunger in India came down to 13.7% during 2021-23: UN-FAO report

In what could come as a piece of good news, hunger in India — as measured by the Prevalence of Undernourishment (PoU) by the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)......

India needs to end reliance on China for critical minerals: Survey

India needs to recognise and address challenges posed by its dependence on China for critical minerals and examine the implications of phasing down coal on bank balance sheets as it accelerates its......

The Olympics, From A Spectator's Lens

What is it like watching all the Olympian action and drama unfold from the spectators' galleries at the Stade de France?Rediff.com asked Dr Rajesh Parikh, director of medical research and......

Starc's Zingers Stun SRH!

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders secured their place in the IPL final with a dominant eight wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1. Scorecard Maintaining their top spot......

KKR Vs RCB: Who Played The Best Knock?

The Kolkata Knight Riders emerged as the first team to conquer away turf in IPL 2024, scripting a dominant victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This triumph wasn't just about breaking the......