I Am Grateful To Be Alive!

Sometimes I run past a house where the owner has died. The children are abroad. The doors and windows are closed. That is the case with thousands of homes across Kerala. Illustration: Dominic......

There will be some pain: Trump's message to Americans

United States President Donald Trump on Sunday criticised the trade deficits that the US has with Canada, Mexico, China, and argued that America should no longer 'subsidise' other countries, and......

After 471 days, 3 Israeli hostages reunited with families

After being held captive for 471 days by Hamas, three Israeli women reunited with their families. Photographs: @IsraeliPM/X The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that went into effect Sunday......

It Won't Be An Easy Term For The BJP

Delhi faces a severe financial crunch and the deficit is largely due to numerous welfare schemes without adequate revenue flowing in.The success of welfare schemes and electoral promises will need......

Rupee depreciation may exacerbate market sell-off if downtrend continues

Rupee depreciation, if it continues, will likely pull the markets down further. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Since September 2024, the rupee has declined by 3.1 per cent, the Nifty has......

Amazon, Flipkart Will Need $1 Billion To...

... catch up with Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Zepto... Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Ecommerce majors Amazon and Flipkart, which are planning to scale up their quick commerce......

'Swiggy Is Now Focusing On Overall Growth'

'We are creating great businesses, and there is a huge responsibility towards all our stakeholders, including investors, and customers.' IMAGE: Managing director and group chief executive officer......

Will AI, Like Y2K, Be Gamechanger For Indian IT Cos?

'The race is now on for Indian IT firms to develop their AI prowess and focus on a software-first approach to services as the people element becomes more complicated with Trump's expected new......

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great......

'Door Was Locked; I Was Helpless'

'I had sought help but did not receive any support. Nobody was there.' IMAGE: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan meets with Justice Hema, left, in Thiruvananthapuram as she submits a report on......

Malayalam Cinema In No Mood To Slow Down

'The film-literate public in Kerala are not happy watching run-of-the-mill movies.' IMAGE: Jyotika and Mammootty in Kaathal: The Core. At 72, Mammootty is in no mood to slow down. The Malayalam......

'Pakistan' On India's CT Kit Sparks Buzz

IMAGE: India's Champions Trophy kit is making waves! Photograph: ICC and BCCI/X   India's new jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, unveiled on Monday, has sparked discussion due to the......

In Dubai, Beating Pakistan Takes Precedence

The fervour for the India-Pakistan match is so intense that for many beating Pakistan in Dubai seems even more important than winning the Champions Trophy itself, observes K R Nayar, the veteran......

Champions Trophy test: Can Kohli, Rohit deliver?

Dressed nattily in a white T-shirt and black tracks, Rohit Sharma got down from his car, and walked towards his teammates at the departure lounge amid loud calls of 'Rohit bhai' and 'Rohit sir' by......

PIX: Kohli Mania Grips Delhi

'I have never seen something like this in Ranji Trophy.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli during Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, in Delhi, on Thursday.......

MI Cape Town crush Sunrisers in SA20 opener

IMAGE: MI Cape Town could not have asked for a better start. Photographs: MI Cape Town/X A sea of fans clad in orange jerseys thronged the iconic St George's Park cricket ground here and......