Top Maoist commander among 6 killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Six Naxalites, including "deputy commander" Punem Nagesh, his wife, and another female cadre, were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Wednesday, a......

20 killed, several hurt as goods, passenger trains collide in Bangladesh

At least 20 people were killed and several others injured on Monday when a freight train hit a passenger train in Bangladesh's northeastern Kishoreganj district, officials said. Image used for......

Has Sanatana Dharma Met Its Electoral Match In Caste Census?

It is not much of an issue just now, but it could become one if the idea of a caste census captures the socio-political imagination, going beyond electoral tags and identities, predicts N Sathiya......

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

Chandrayaan-3's successful soft-landing on the Moon to propel India into an elite group of nations was lauded by leading foreign media outlets as a marvellous achievement and a massive moment for......

Consumer anxiety at highest levels since Covid outbreak

Consumer anxiety is at the highest levels since the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic in India with the less affluent most skeptical about economic outlook while a majority of consumers think their......

Modi's $5 trn economy is a useless target: Jean Dreze

'The function of this target is to pander to the super-power ambitions of the Indian elite.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com India might be heading towards a "serious livelihood crisis" as......

Reliance enters elite oil majors' club

The market valuation of Reliance Industries, the country's most valued firm, is fast nearing the Rs 10 lakh crore mark, surpassing British energy major BP Plc. RIL m-cap inches closer to Rs 10......

After exchanges, Jignesh Shah, now, wants to become a job creator

Shah wants to focus this time on a mentoring role and help youngsters with innovative ideas live their entrepreneurship dreams by providing them a platform for "institutionalisation, globalisation......

'I owe the start of my Hollywood journey to...'

This Khan superstar told Gulshan Grover, 'Go ahead, become a star in Hollywood.''I will always remain indebted to him,' says the Bad Man of Bollywood. IMAGE: Gulshan Grover with Aamir Khan and......

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale. I usually spend 10 days of February in Berlin attending the Berlinale, the most exciting international film festival in Europe, in the early......

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

'The writer remains the most creative force in the process.''Producers need to be inventive in how they reward good writing.'Ranjita Ganesan reports. IMAGE: Excel Entertainment, producers of Gully......

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

Aseem Chhabra lists the movies that taught him about the Idea of India. As an entertainment journalist and movie buff, I watch a lot of films. And despite the many degrees I have earned, I am......

Can't see another fast bowler matching: Broad heaps praise on Anderson

IMAGE: James Anderson bagged his 700th Test wicket during the 5th India vs England Test in Dharamsala. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Anderson etched his name in history books on Saturday,......

British PM breaks silence on personal racism struggles

IMAGE: Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, centre, is pictured in the stands. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters Rishi Sunak, Britain's first Indian-origin Prime Minister, has spoken of the......

Inside Olympic Esports Week! Prepare to be Amazed!

IMAGE: A crew member monitors the screens during a broadcast rehearsal ahead of the inaugural Olympic Esports Week in Singapore. All Photographs: Edgar Su/Reuters Elite virtual archers,......

'My dream to see Sarfaraz play for India'

'Me and my family along with Sarfaraz have given our entire life towards this dream.' IMAGE: Mumbai's Sarfaraz Khan celebrates his century against Madhya Pradesh on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy Final......

Cyclist Ronaldo scripts history in Asian c'ships

IMAGE: Ronaldo's silver on Wednesday was his third medal of the championships. He had earlier won bronze medals in 1km time trial and team sprint events. Photograph: Sports India/Twitter Ronaldo......