18 Hour Power Cuts In VIP Kashmir Seat

'I have faced 18 hours of darkness daily all my life.' IMAGE: A bakery functions in the dark in downtown Srinagar. Power cuts are a common feature of life in Kashmir. Photographs: Umar Ganie for......

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Check out the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Now in its 17th year, the World Photography Organisation's awards ceremony is a major annual moment recognising the best photography......

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams set to fly into space again

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is ready to fly into space for the third time on Tuesday as the pilot aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in its the first crewed test flight. IMAGE:......

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

'Why should we disclose classified information. to satisfy those who doubt our Hydrogen Bomb capability?' IMAGE: Dr Anil Kakodkar, former chairman, Atomic Energy Commission, at the 'Machined to......

Despite wars in Europe and West Asia, oil shock fears yet to materialise

The oil industry experienced three upheavals between 1973 and 1991, which seem to be etched in the memory of the industry’s decision makers. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Naturally, at the......

'Govt won't privatise GIC Re at this stage'

'Because it is the only public sector company in this sector, currently.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Chairman and Managing Director of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re)......

Investors In India Needs Red Carpet, Not Red Tape

'India needs many more job creators, both in manufacturing and services, to make it big.''For that, the red carpet must be rolled out fully and for all investors without holding back,' suggests......

Elon Musk postpones India visit; cites Tesla 'obligations' as reason

American tech billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday said his proposed visit to India has been postponed due to "very heavy Tesla obligations". Photograph: Kyle Grillot/Reuters The electric carmaker......

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop seems like they conclude he is, but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves. IMAGE: Keeley Hawes, left, plays Amanda Thirsk, Prince Andrew's......

'Four women in their 60s followed me...'

'One told me there that she had been abused by her father when she was nine years old. The other when she was 12.' 'In all these years, they had not been able to confide about it to their mothers......

Resurgent RCB face erratic PBKS in battle of survival

IMAGE: RCB will look to pick up their fourth win on the trot when they take on hosts PBKS. Photograph: BCCI A resurgent Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look for their fourth consecutive victory......

T20 WC: Samson has 'made his case' to become India's first-choice keeper

IMAGE: Sanju Samson, who was picked for India's 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, has made a strong case to become India's first choice keeper. Photograph: BCCI Rajasthan Royals......

What's Yuvi Doing With T20 World Cup?

IMAGE: Yuvraj Singh with the T20 World Cup trophy. Photographs: ICC   Yuvraj Singh took the T20 World Cup trophy into top gear at the Miami Grand Prix circuit, walking the grid with the......

Varun Or Rana? Who Gets Your Vote?

Riding on three wicket hauls from Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit Rana, Kolkata Knight Riders jumped to the top of the IPL 2024 standings with an emphatic victory against Lucknow Super Giants.The......

Did the 9-day break help Siraj swing the ball again?

RCB's assistant coach Adam Griffith on how Mohammed Siraj inspires the rest of the pack. IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj's aggression, body language, taking the batters on to try and get wickets is an......