"As I was working on agriculture, my family wanted me to take over the management of our plantations. But my aim was to master the art of developing new varieties, that is genetics and breeding. As......
The Naxal ambush on Wednesday has highlighted what is seen as the last major challenge for security forces in Chhattisgarh -- foiling Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks in the forested......
The Jammu and Kashmir administration is planning to set up India's best mythological theme park near the famous Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district and has sought investors for the project,......
'New Delhi is in a perpetual dilemma. It can't do without Yediyurappa, but it doesn't want a powerful CM. It stokes the opponents within against him. The result is he has never settled down in......
The USS John Paul Jones acted like a dog marking the lamp post, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: The USS John Paul Jones, which was prowling waters near the Lakshadweep islands last......
'This is not just the IREDA’s IPO. It is the success of the ministry of new and renewable energy and of the renewable energy industry.' Photograph: Kind courtesy IREDA Ireda debuted on Dalal......
In a move that will benefit a significantly large number of Indian technology professionals, the US is set to begin a pilot programme for domestic renewal of certain categories of H-1B visas in......
India's real estate industry staged a rebound from 2020's downturn, with housing sales seen rising by over 50 per cent. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The performance, though short of......
The electric vehicle evolution in India’s passenger vehicle market has remained frozen in time and may see limited adoption over the next decade, experts say. IMAGE: Tata Motors' electric......
Tamil Nadu has cornered around 18.63 per cent of the fresh investments in Q1FY21 and topped the list of state-wise investments. These investments should help create over 67,212 jobs. Illustration:......
Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8. IMAGE: Asha Bhosle in Mumbai, August 9, 2023. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Her voice reminds me of tiramisu.......
Asha Bhosle, who turns 85 on September 8, has sung some of the finest Hindi film songs in her long and illustrious career.Sukanya Verma takes a look. Her voice reminds me of tiramisu. Rich, moist,......
'I remember during the ’80s people would see a film just because the cameraman was Balu Mahendra or it was a film by Balu Mahendra.' Director Suresh Krissna talks to Radhika Rajamani......
The brilliant Looper is one for the ages, writes Raja Sen.I love the word blunderbuss. Born out of the Dutch for thunder-box, it describes an antiquated shotgun making up for limited range with......
Attakathi is marvellous coming-of-age film with gentle, tongue-in-cheek humour and realistic dialogues says Pavithra SrinivasanJust when you think you've had enough of rural love stories that have......
Designer Berluti reveals opening ceremony tuxedo for French athletes IMAGE: The suit jackets that will be worn by the French team athletes for the opening ceremony by LVMH's upscale menswear label......
The Kolkata Knight Riders emerged as the first team to conquer away turf in IPL 2024, scripting a dominant victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This triumph wasn't just about breaking the......
Images from the first One-Day International between India and Australia in Mohali on Friday. Scorecard IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul struck half-centuries as India clinched a comfortable......
All the action from the World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Centre, at Budapest, Hungary, on Tuesday... Tausaga stuns favourtie to win discus gold IMAGE: USA's Laulauga Tausaga......
IMAGE: Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli during Day 3. Photograph: BCCI Shubman Gill smashed a career-best 128 and Virat Kohli regained his form to fuel India's robust reply to Australia's first......