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700 kg drugs seized, 8 'Iranians' held along Gujarat coast

A joint operation by anti-narcotics agencies led to the seizure of about 700 kg of drugs and the arrest of eight foreign nations claiming to be Iranians from Indian territorial waters off the......

35 killed, 43 hurt as 62-year-old man rams car into crowd in China

Thirty-five people were killed and 43 others injured when a 62-year-old man rammed his car into a crowd of people exercising at a sports centre on Monday in the Chinese city of Zhuhai, which is......

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best......

Trump still faces four criminal indictments

From a sullen man 4 years back to stunning victory; it's remarkable journey for Donald Trump IMAGE: Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump takes the stage to address......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

Tomato price volatility exposes gaps in India's agriculture supply chain

Tomato prices have been on the boil for more than a month. Data from major cities show that the spike has been between 125 and 150 per cent at the wholesale level. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......

Pharma companies fight fakes with smart packaging

Indian pharmaceutical companies are stepping up their efforts to combat the problem of counterfeit drugs, employing a variety of strategies, from packaging innovations to engaging private......

Saudi oil supply rebound gives India bargaining power

A resurgence in Saudi Arabian supplies of crude oil to India coupled with an attack on an Iraqi tanker in August carrying crude to Europe may result in improved bargaining power for India with West......

Sebi plans new asset class; minimum investment of Rs 10 lakh

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Monday cleared a proposal to introduce a new asset class for high-risk profile investors to bridge the gap between mutual funds and portfolio management services......

Can Kirana Stores Beat The Q-Com Threat?

Indian kiranas are agile enough to face the q-com challenge, but it's going to be a tough fight, notes marketing guru Ambi Parameswaran. IMAGE: A view of a kirana store in New Delhi. Photograph:......

'Struggle Toh Kiya Hi Hai'

'I have no family (in the industry), no network, no mentor.''Still, I'm consistently working since 20 years and now I have a National Award.''It may take time, but if you're consistently at it,......

15 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

Grace, glamour, guts, you'll never run out of reasons to adore Rekha. Regaling fans since decades with her brand of charm and charisma, Bollywood's eternal diva has channelled lot of these......

Why Movies Get Into Trouble...

They try to hide behind the smokescreen that these are works of fiction inspired by real events. So, you can pick and choose from facts and fictionalise to push the right triggers with your......

Elizabeth Debicki Gets Her First Emmy

IMAGE: Elizabeth Debicki with her Emmy. Photograph: Mike Blake/ Reuters Elizabeth Debicki stood out at the 76th Emmy Awards, held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, on Sunday, September......

Please Send Payal's Film To The Oscars!

How wonderful it would be for all of us to watch the Oscar ceremony on March 2, 2025 and watch AWIAL win an Oscar, notes Aseem Chhabra. IMAGE: Divya Prabha kisses Director Payal Kapadia at the......

TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Now-or-never time for Virat Kohli, will Australian soil come to his rescue again? IMAGE: Virat Kohli, a player often hyped and celebrated on Australian soil, generates......

Do India's Pacers Need Tips From Pak Pacers?

IMAGE: India's pace attack, spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, will be crucial in the Australia series. Photograph: BCCI Pakistan's ODI series victory in Australia showcased......

Kuldeep Once Again The Fall Guy!

IMAGE: Since making his debut in 2017, the highly rated Kuldeep Yadav has featured in just 13 Tests in seven years. Photographs: BCCI Kuldeep Yadav was once again the unlucky player as he......

India chase elusive title, kick off campaign against Kiwis

IMAGE: Opener Smriti Mandhana will be one of the key factors to India's success at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Photograph: BCCI Women/X A stellar effort by senior stars would be mandatory......

New ICC chief Jay Shah to stay as BCCI secretary till December

IMAGE: Jay Shah will not step down from his current role as BCCI secretary during the upcoming AGM, as he is scheduled to assume his new position only from December 1. Photograph: BCCI The BCCI......

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