When Presidents Met

IMAGE: President Droupadi Murmu greets her Sri Lankan counterpart Anura Kumara Dissanayake at Rashtrapati Bhavan, December 16, 2024. Photograph: Kind courtesy rashtrapatibhvn/X   IMAGE: The......

India, China to hold talks in Beijing on Wednesday to restore ties

The special representatives of India and China on border issues will meet in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss the restoration of bilateral ties following the October 21 agreement to disengage troops......

Won't allow Lankan soil to be used against India: Prez Disanayaka

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka on Monday categorically conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the island nation will not allow its territory to be used against India's security......

SC wants EVM plea sent to bench behind paper ballot verdict

The Supreme Court on Friday said the plea seeking a policy for verification of electronic voting machines should go before the same bench that delivered a verdict in April rejecting the demand for......

Should you invest in gold? Read here to find out

Goldman Sachs expects gold to reach $3,150 per ounce in the international market by Dece­mber 2025, up around 19.1 per cent from its current level of $2,645, according to a recent report in......

Automakers On Luxury Top Gear To Woo Buyers

Armed with swanky showrooms, decked with plush fixtures, and offering indulgences such as high-end perfumes and customisable accessories, BMW, Mercedes, Audi are rolling out the red carpet for the......

Brics likely to focus on closer energy partnerships among members

The 16th Brics Summit beginning Tuesday in Kazan, Russia, is expected to see more focus on creating a sharper energy policy for Brics that ensures closer partnership among members in both energy......

Tax edge adds shine to gold ETFs

Inflows into gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which manage a total of  Rs 37,390 crore, have surged sharply in recent months. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com This trend is likely......

2024: The Best South Films

'Content' is an ugly word used to tie together a myriad of stories out there but the market seems to respond to it. Audiences seem to prefer experiential, novel stories over stale, formulaic films.......

'At 88, It's Difficult To Get Roles...'

'If I got more work, I would do even more! Recently, I did the Tanishq ad.''I keep working because I am fit. I love acting, that is my relaxation.' IMAGE: Shubha Khote. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

'Kamal Got Me Hooked On To Fitness'

'It was my job to read out their lines to the actors and make sure they spoke them with the right diction, accent and pronunciation.''If you look at my photographs from the Sadma set, you will......

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

'Kamal has surfed and navigated a lot of tidal waves, manoeuvring the peaks and troughs, combining rare intelligence and commonly available intuitions to overcome unimaginable crises all his......

India's batting woes: 'Easy to target Nayar, Gambhir'

'It's about controlling the mind. You can be a sounding board for players like Tendulkar and Kohli but at this stage, you can't coach them.' IMAGE: Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and Assistant Coach......

ISL: Mumbai City FC edge past 10-man Mohammedan SC

IMAGE: Mumbai City FC's Vikram Pratap Singh scored the 49th minute winner against Mohammedan SC during their ISL match in Kolkata on Sunday. Photograph: ISL/X Title-winners Mumbai City FC had to......

ISL: Amrinder's heroics deny Mumbai City FC

IMAGE: A formidable shot that was again saved by Amrinder Singh. Photograph: ISL/X Odisha FC and Mumbai City FC played out a goalless draw in the Indian Super League in Bhubaneswar on......

The Birla Who Turned His Back On Cricket

IMAGE: Aryaman Vikram Birla made an unconventional move to Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, driven by his passion for cricket. Photographs: Kind Courtesy Aryaman Vikram Birla/Instagram   Aryaman Vikram......

Unexpected Buys At The IPL Auction

Unfancied Indian bowlers hit pay dirt at the IPL auction in Jeddah across November 24 and November 25. But some players were hired at a price way below their real value. Here are players bought at......