What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

It was December 31, 1999. As the hostages on IC-814 were leaving after their eight-day ordeal in Kandahar, a hijacker "quietly informed" now National Security Advisor and then lead negotiator Ajit......

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

NEET is a court-ordered examination, supposedly aimed at meritocracy. However, over the past years when the Modi government at the Centre began implementing it, it took on political and casteist......

Tell Putin...: US urges India to 'utilise' ties with Russia

Observing that India has a long-standing relationship with Russia, the United States has said that it has 'encouraged' New Delhi to utilise its 'unique' ties with Moscow and urge President Vladimir......

Despite India's ties with Russia...: US on Modi-Putin meet

India will continue to be a strategic partner for the United States despite concerns over its ties with Russia, the Biden Administration has said. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian......

2024: Top 10 International Films

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India. It's that time for the year to track its very best. These are personal choices,......

Janhvi-Khushi Are Seeing YOU!

John unveils his next movie... Nimrat on a movie she cherishes...Varun, Ranveer, Aditya watch some fighting... Photograph: Kind courtesy Janhvi Kapoor/Instagram Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor......

Manushi's Palat Moment

Salman pumps up for Sikandar... Yami's sunshine life... Abhay wants to know... Photograph: Kind courtesy Manushi Chhillar/Instagram Manushi Chhillar picks her colour for the day.  ......

'Won't Allow Severe Cuts, It Will Destroy The Film'

'The chances of The Shameless passing through the censorship board in India are slim to none.' IMAGE: The Shameless Director Konstantin Bojanov with actors Omara Shetty and Anasuya Sengupta.......

Ashwin: Evolutionary, cerebral and never a one-trick pony

If one has to analyse Ashwin the cricketer, it is very difficult to ignore Ashwin, the person, who had a very independent mind and a brain that probably ticked 24x7. He believed in de-construction......

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......

'What kind of shot was he playing?'

IMAGE: Shubman Gill returns to the pavilion after losing his wicket, caught by Ben Duckett off Tom Hartley's bowling. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Shubman Gill's Test cricket journey......

What Nidamanuru learnt from facing Indian spin

Playing against Kuldeep Yadav , Ravindra Jadeja was learning experience: Dutch batter Teja Nidamanuru IMAGE: Teja Nidamanuru showed glimpses of his talent with a brisk 39-ball 54 against India on......

How Kuldeep Yadav outsmarted Pakistan's batters

I've been watching Saud Shakeel in the last couple of games: Kuldeep Yadav IMAGES: Kuldeep Yadav celebrates with Ishan Kishan after taking the lbw wicket of Pakistan's Saud......