India saw remarkable transformation in 10 yrs: UNGA chief

India has experienced 'remarkable transformation' in the last decade, United Nations General Assembly President Philemon Yang has said, underlining that his upcoming visit to the country will give......

As India pulls out, China moves into Maldives with free military aid

China on Monday signed a defence cooperation agreement with the Maldives to provide free military assistance to foster "stronger" bilateral ties with Male, weeks after President Mohamed Muizzu set......

Chinese vessel near Male as India, Lanka, Maldives begin trilateral drill

A high-tech Chinese marine research ship on Thursday arrived near the Maldives after spending about a month in the Indian Ocean near the island nation, media reports said in Male. Image used for......

Soon, there will be no 'foreign' troops in Maldives: Muizzu

President Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday said by bolstering the defence capabilities of the Maldives, the country will soon reach a point where there is no 'foreign' military presence, weeks after he......

The Magical Raj Kapoor Partnership

Shailendra's songs were attuned to Raj Kapoor's explorations of the themes and dreams of the Everyman.Rediff.com begins celebrations of the Great Showman's birth centenary on December 14 with this......

Tiger 3: Katrina's Most Challenging Role

Photograph: Kind courtesy Katrina Kaif/Instagram Katrina Kaif is the first female spy of the YRF Spy Universe. She plays Zoya in the Tiger franchise and matches its star Salman Khan in combat and......

Christie begins All England title defence with Leong win

IMAGE: Indonesia's Jonatan Christie will face India's Lakshya Sen in the Round of 16. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters Indonesian world number two Jonatan Christie began his title defence......

All England Championships: Lakshya advances, Prannoy crashes out

IMAGE: Lakshya Sen fought hard to move ahead at the All England Championships in Birmingham on Tuesday. Photograph: BAI MEDIA/X India's Lakshya Sen fought his way back to reach the second round......

Ayush Shetty rolls into Orleans Masters quarters

IMAGE: Ayush Shetty is enjoying a good run at the Orleans Masters in France. Photograph: BAI Media/X Unheralded Ayush Shetty continued his dream run at the Orleans Masters, advancing to the......

Ayush Shetty stuns former World Champ at Orleans Masters

India's Ayush Shetty produced a sensational straight-game victory over former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore, while HS Prannoy also advanced to the second round of the USD 240,000 Orleans......

PV Sindhu returns post-wedding: Eyes India Open glory

IMAGE: PV Sindhu with Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs. Kiren Rijiju and husband Venkata Datta Sai. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Kiren Rijiju/X PV Sindhu is set......