M for Metreweli? Britain's MI6 gets first female boss

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the “historic” appointment of Blaise Metreweli as the first female chief of the UK's Secret Intelligence Service, commonly known as MI6, in the......

Netanyahu's War On Iran Has No Future

An inconclusive end to this war will pose high risk for Netanyahu of a cascading demand for a regime change in Israel, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: A damaged building in the......

Bill Gates' $200 Bn Plan for Africa

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will scale up its efforts on the African continent, focusing on three key goals over the next 20 years, ending preventable maternal and child deaths,......

Kerala: The Puzzled Book Of Questions

Can a culture survive as a way of life, even as the language and writing at its core, alter with time? asks Shyam G Menon. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff First week of January. My first rail......

'Federal Bank Has To Now Play Test Matches'

'We are focusing more on loan against property and used commercial vehicle financing, so the risk does not change significantly, but the yield is higher.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Federal......

Temasek gets CCI nod to buy minority stake in Haldiram

The Competition Commission of India on Tuesday approved Singapore's Temasek Holdings proposed acquisition of a minority stake in Haldiram Snacks Food. Temasek Holdings through its arm Jongsong......

Are The Rich Paying Less Tax?

They are not just underreporting income; they are reshaping what the income tax system perceives. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   There have long been heated debates about the......

Adani Ports, JSW Infra make logistics anchor for cargo growth plans

Adani Ports and JSW Infrastructure, India’s leading private port operators, are expanding their logistics services to capture extra cargo while they run integrated transport services.......

Pushpa 2: The Rule: Giant Misfire!

Pushpa 2 is a badly misjudged, doubtful sequel that can't capitalise on the wealth of the story world set up in the first film, observes Arjun Menon. Pushpa: The Rule, the much anticipated sequel......

Messi's India return set to break records

Football fans in India will have another glimpse of Lionel Messi and his Argentine team in an exhibition match in Kerala in October, 14 years after the World Cup-winning captain first visited the......

Champions Trophy: 10 Must-Watch Players

The 2025 Champions Trophy promises to be a battleground for the world's top cricketers, with several players ready to leave their mark on the tournament. As teams vie for glory, a compelling mix of......

Van Nistelrooy named Leicester City manager

IMAGE: Ruud van Nistelrooy had recently served as Interim Manager of Manchester United after the sacking of Erik ten Hag. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Leicester City Ruud van Nistelrooy,......