Never wanted Indians in our Army: Russia

Russia on Wednesday said it is hoping for quick resolution of the issue relating to India's call for return of Indians recruited into the Russian Army as support staff and asserted their......

Farmers' stir: Haryana cops to seek passport cancellation for vandalism

The Haryana police in Ambala district Thursday said they will be seeking cancellation of passports and visas of those found indulging in acts of vandalism during the ongoing farmers' agitation.......

British Airways officer on the run in India over visa racket

The British police are working with their Indian counterparts to trace a British Airways supervisor believed to be on the run in India after his role in an alleged GBP 3 million visa scam from over......

Afghan embassy in Delhi shuts down, cites 'lack of support'

The Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi announced Saturday night that it is ceasing its operations from October 1, citing a 'lack of support from the host government', failure to meet expectations in......

How to pay safely for online transactions

Use a “virtual credit card” for every online transaction when you can’t pay cash on delivery. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The first week of the year has recorded what......

The new normal at India's IT companies

Analysts are of the opinion that 55 may emerge as the new age to retire for techies in India Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com At a time when life expectancy is seeing an upward trend, some......

Filing IT returns? What you must know

If you miss the July 31 deadline, there is a late filing fee of up to Rs 10,000.Also, you cannot file returns beyond March 31, 2019.Tinesh Bhasin reports. Taxpayers can start filing returns on the......

India's hotels business: 'Lots of Chinese capital will come in'

'Jin Jiang had invested in Louvre Hotels.''Louvre, a couple of months ago, took a majority in Sarovar hotels.''So they are coming in now.''Look at the Chinese -- two quarters ago they took 25......

Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

IMAGE: Hani Z., a refugee from Syria living in Germany, poses with his travel document and fan merchandise in the colours of Germany's flag in Berlin, Germany. He was denied a visa by Qatar to......

Anti-vax advocate, Djokovic draws mixed response

Australia's Nick Kyrgios said he supported vaccination "but how we are handling Novak's situation is bad, really bad". The Australian Open begins on January 17, but the multi-millionaire Djokovic......

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

IMAGE: Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Photograph: Zlatan Ibrahimovic/Twitter He has already sampled the life of a singer at Italy’s Sanremo music festival, and AC Milan striker......

Rijiju opens Khelo Winter Games amid cancellation calls

Amid the coronavirus scare, Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the Khelo India's first Winter Games chapter in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg town on Saturday. This comes amid calls from......

World Cup Diary: Gnats swarm players during Tunisia v England game

IMAGE: England’s Jesse Lingard of England reacts after an insect lands on him ahead of Group G match against Tunisia. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images/span> England and Tunisia......