Spot probe points to human rights 'violation' in Sandeshkhali, says NHRC

In a spot inquiry into the Sandeshkhali case in West Bengal, the National Human Rights Commission has flagged "several instances of atrocities", saying it indicates that there was a "violation of......

At SCO meet Doval flags double standards in fighting terror

Perpetrators of terrorism should be effectively and expeditiously dealt with including those involved in cross-border terrorism, national security advisor Ajit Doval said on Wednesday, calling for......

Swachh Bharat Not A Game Changer

If we as citizens, do not take ownership of public places, public facilities and public conveniences, Swachh Bharat will remain just a hollow slogan, notes Biswajit Dasgupta. Kindly note the image......

'General Zia was real startled'

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.''Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.' IMAGE: Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri and her husband Hardeep Singh Puri, currently India's minister of......

'Bonded labour': Air India pilot unions extend support to Vistara

Describing their situation akin to “bonded labour”, two Air India pilot unions extended their support to Vistara pilots on Thursday, who have raised grievances regarding the duty roster......

'Markets started building on NDA's win since Dec'

'Rather than taking a very short-term view on the markets, equity investing should be premised on longer term growth opportunities.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It has been a......

'Some Cooling-Off In Small Caps'

'More than investors, fund houses, and advisors have raised caution and limited flows on small-and mid-caps.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Markets have seen a volatile few weeks as......

Why Hospital Stays Are Getting Shorter

'Every hospital now tracks length of stay closely.''More efficiency is brought into the system now.' Kindly note the image has only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: L......

Deepa Gahlot's Top Movies of 2022

The film industry slowly recovered from the pandemic but faced other challenges in 2022. Still, it was not a stretch to pick 10 films for the customary year-ender, particularly when OTT comes into......

Need to give youngsters the environment to excel: Rohit

IMAGE: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma lauded the youngsters for stepping up in the absence of senior players. Photograph: BCCI The "composed" set of newcomers in the Indian team don't need frequent......

RCB reveal priority at IPL auction

  IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj is Royal Challengers Bangalore's bowling spearhead. Photograph: BCCI Acquiring more bowling options to support pace spearhead Mohammad Siraj will be Royal Challengers......

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

IMAGE: Indian defender Anwar Ali. Photograph: Mumbai City FC/X India will be missing its key central defender Anwar Ali because of his ankle injury in the upcoming AFC Asian Cup in Qatar starting......

India's team bonding sessions keep dressing room chill

'We stayed in Dharamsala for two days. We did a lot of team activity there. We did a fashion show there, but no one knows about that. It is a good thing that no one knows about it.' IMAGE: Rohit......

Ranji legend Amol Muzumdar is coach of Indian women's team

IMAGE: Amol Muzumdar was a favourite for the post following a round of interviews a few months ago. Photograph: BCCI Women/X Former Mumbai captain and domestic doyen Amol Muzumdar was on Wednesday......