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Modi's Cultural Push

With changes to Delhi's architectural map, a re-naming rash, and more Hindu symbolism in secular spaces, the government is making it clear it wants a clean break with post-colonial India, asserts T......

India welcomes world leaders as G20 summit kicks off on Saturday

As world leaders converge at the G20 summit in New Delhi, hosts India on Friday said the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration will reflect the voice of global south and Prime Minister Narendra Modi......

Britain imposes export ban on Tipu Sultan's rare sporting gun

A rare 18th century decorated gun made in India for Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan, and valued at around GBP 2 million, has been barred from export to allow time for a UK-based institution to acquire it......

'Vedas do not refer to anything called Hinduism'

'They were certainly not practising Hinduism in the Harappan culture (which includes Mohenjo Daro and other sites).''There was no notion of Hinduism then.' If you want to understand Indian history......

Ahead of talks, Jaishankar hosts reception for visiting ministers

A day ahead of a crucial G20 meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday evening hosted a welcome dinner for the foreign ministers attending the deliberations but the reception was......

'Nirav Modi won't be back on the first flight to India'

Extradition of Mallya, Nirav figures in Modi-Boris talks 'It could take at least a couple of years for his case to go through the entire run of the British judiciary.' Illustration: Dominic......

The Mystery of Rising FDI as GDP Slumps

'An explanation perhaps lies in the culture of revisions that has grown deep roots in the government data collection system,' notes A K Bhattacharya.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com For three......

'You are in a crisis. You need to do things quickly'

'Unless we change and we see a change in the direction we are taking, times can only get worse.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com "I find in many of the schemes the government has, it is......

Let us have a trade Akhand Bharat

'We have not been able to use the potential of our location in the region and the world and our strength as a nation and an economy to establish an EU-like structure in South Asia,' points out......

How to make jobs programmes work

A breakthrough will come from what we teach and how, says Ajit Balakrishnan.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Strolling down Madison Avenue in New York at midday the other day, I was struck......

'I never thought that it's a pandemic story'

'I never thought the European audience will love this film, but we had over 2,000 people at the screening.' IMAGE: Actress Divya Prabha and Director Mahesh Narayanan on the sets of Ariyippu.......

City manager Guardiola dismisses Chinese media criticism

'For the Premier League champions, their appearance in China was nothing more than a commercial obligation, and their lack of enthusiasm and the indifferent treatment of their hosts stands in stark......

Soccer Extras: VAR has been a success in La Liga; Simeone pledges future to Atletico

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui looks on as referee Jose Sanchez consults VAR before awarding a penalty. Photograph:......

Sports Shorts: Russian athletics federation remains banned

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday IMAGE: A view shows the logo at the The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) headquarters in Monaco.......

How little Uruguay punched above weight to enter last 8

'Uruguayan football is just an extension of the Uruguayan mindset of never backing down against the world even when success seems unlikely.' Uruguay, with 3.3 million people, are into a......

PIX: On the road with Portuguese fans is a moveable feast

'We have food, wine, cheese from Portugal. We set up a table, share it with people, and talk about our cultures. We had 180 bottles of wine. Now we have less.' IMAGE: Portugal fans celebrate......

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