Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

The Taliban government in Afghanistan is not going anywhere.That being the case, why is the hesitation to establish formal diplomatic relations with the Taliban? asks Lieutenant General Prakash......

Cong hits out at Union minister Puri for Rahul criticism

The political discourse hit a new low on Monday with Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri making disparaging remarks targeting Rahul Gandhi and the Congress paying him back in the same coin, saying......

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

A coconut octopus, a burning forest, a rare rhino's last moments and a pair of sleeping squirrels all feature in the shortlist for the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year......

These animals are actually hilarious comedians!

Images of playful lion cubs and a confused seal are guaranteed to raise a smile even with the world observing coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Entries from around the world are now rolling in for......

Making computers intelligent

Computers need to be trained to recognise images, says Devangshu Datta.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   Net surfers who wander around the darker recesses of the Web often have to prove......

Switzerland best place for older adults, India a dismal 71st!

The report found that 28 per cent of people over 65 in India are receiving a pension. Around 30 per cent of men and 72 per cent of women over 60 are fully dependent on others. Image: A view of......

Happiness index: India ranks 117, below Pakistan!

The report highlights four supports for well-being and their underlying neural bases. Image: A view of Zurich, Switzerland. Photograph: Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters India has not fared well in a global......

Christopher Fry: Twitter's engineer who gets $10 mn salary

Among Twitter Inc's highest-paid executives, Christopher Fry's name stands out.The senior vice president of engineering raked in $10.3 million last year, just behind Twitter Chief Executive Dick......

Is Kiara Honeymooning In Kashmir?

Tiger dances in London... Vidya visits Vatican City...Vivek tries Dubai cuisine... Photograph: Kind courtesy Kiara Advani/Instagram Nah, Kiara Advani is not on her honeymoon. She's shooting for......

Life Of Pi Comes Alive Again

IMAGE: Jonathan David Martin poses with the tiger puppet at the Broadway opening night of Life Of Pi at The Schoenfeld Theatre, in New York, March 30, 2023. Photograph: Michael Loccisano/Getty......

Wear Your Stripes Like Deepika

Stripes are the all-rounder of prints. Whether looking for a dash of fun or edge on chic casuals or sharp formals, it's one trend that refuses to go out of style. If anything, it's all the rage......

Mithila Turns On The CHARM

Aditi opts for stripes... Priyanka likes pink... Khushboo goes green... Please click on the images for a look at the stars.   IMAGE: There's no stopping Priyanka Chopra!When she's......

How many points will Paris fashion police give Serena?

Fashion statements from Roland Garros... Paris is the fashion capital of the world and tennis apparel brands are ready to turn heads with style statements at the French Open. Take a look:  ......

Soccer Pix: Atletico put Barca celebrations on ice

IMAGE: Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez in action. Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters Atletico Madrid delayed Barcelona's La Liga title celebrations by beating Valencia 3-2 at home in an entertaining......

Federer and Sharapova give us a reminder of 'sweet times'

With colours resembling famous candies and lolly brands, Nike splashed bright hues to drive sales to younger fans, while leaving Twitter amused   IMAGE: Roger Federer. Photograph: Clive......

Mitchell Johnson was my executioner: Trott

They (Aussies) circled me like hyenas round a dying zebra: Trott IMAGE: Mitchell Johnson of Australia celebrates after taking the wicket of Jonathan Trott of England. Photograph: Ryan......

An Olympics love story that sparked a fashion empire

Mention the name Missoni, and most think of a fashion empire that revolutionised textile patterns, spawned the no-bra look on the catwalks, and is now a global brand that designs everything from......