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Pakistan moves up the power ladder on world stage

Pakistan is once again becoming a frontline State in big-power rivalry.But this time around, Pakistan stands to gain out of its geography, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Pakistan's......

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

'If journalism is the first draft of history, then photojournalism is the first draft of its evidence,' Raghu Rai, arguably India's finest living photojournalist, tells Pavan Lall. IMAGE: Indira......

Why Modi is HARSH on NGOs

It should stop what it is deliberately doing to the NGO sector and let it operate as freely as the rest of the private sector, asserts Aakar Patel. IMAGE: People wait to receive free food from an......

India must prepare for the Taliban threat

The Taliban will view India through the eyes of the ISI and, can be relied upon to undertake hostile actions against this country, warns Virendra Kapoor. IMAGE: Afghan Special Forces on in......

'Drone attacks are an evolving threat'

'India needs offensive and defensive security measures to protect itself.' IMAGE: Border Security Force personnel carry a Pakistani drone, loaded with a sophisticated rifle and some grenades, that......

Despite security risks, 95% Indian cos to continue with WFH

Around 95 per cent of Indian companies are planning to stick with remote working for the next two years, at least, according to a survey by ManageEngine, the IT management division of Zoho......

How Zeta acquired Unicorn status in the very first round of funding

In the start-up world, hitting the $1-billion mark, which accords the “Unicorn” tag, is a milestone. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Enterprises typically reach the milestone only......

TCS Q1 profit up 28.5% to Rs 9,008 crore

IT major TCS on Thursday posted a 28.5 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 9,008 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2021. IMAGE: TCS chief executive officer and managing......

JLR's retail sales up 68% in Q1

Tata Motor's owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Tuesday reported a 68 per cent increase in retail sales for the first quarter ended June 30 at 124,537 units as compared with the same period of the......

Glimmers of Mehul Choksi's 'empire' that was built on fraud

A Palanpuri Jain whose father and uncles were also jewellers, Choksi always wanted to be the Vijay Mallya of the diamond world, and chased the larger-than-life image by hiring actresses and models......

Why Bob Dylan's music mattered to India

The unconventional music of the Nobel Laureate might have nothing connecting Indians to it. But there is a reason he has a following here, notes T C A Srinivasa Raghavan. IMAGE: Bob Dylan has been......

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

'Of the people here in Europe who have watched The Story of Film: A New Generation, the most talked-about clip is the one from Ram Leela.' IMAGE: Ranveer Singh in Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram Leela.......

A Story that INSPIRES Girls to DREAM!

'Skater Girl is India's first film on skateboarding and I hope that it inspires girls and boys across the world and brings them hope.' IMAGE: Rachel Sanchita Gupta in Skater Girl. Rarely does a......

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

'There is a lot of money coming into the business, people are consuming a lot of content, there is no dearth of new films and shows coming out of India and being available worldwide.' IMAGE:......

Lagaan: How much was Yashpal Sharma paid?

'Reenaji said they would be giving Rs 1.5 lakh to everyone, as the budget was very low.''So I blurted out, "Madam, do lakh toh hone chahiye".' Photograph: Kind courtesy Yashpal Sharma/Instagram......

Sporting moments to look out for at Tokyo 2020

Superheroes the world over come head to toe in spandex. So too here in Tokyo, where the one person with the best shot at making – or even saving – these most beleaguered of Olympic......

Messi pic breaks records on Instagram

Photograph: Kind courtesy Lionel Messi/Instagram Lionel Messi's picture with the Copa America trophy has become Instagram's most-liked sports photograph. After inspiring Argentina to win......

SEE: Weightlifter Mirabai arrives in Tokyo

IMAGE: Mirabai Chanu at the Games Village in Tokyo on Friday. Photograph: Saikhom Mirabai Chanu/Twitter Ace Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu on Friday arrived in Tokyo ahead of the......

Messi to sign new five-year deal with Barcelona?

IMAGE: Messi's last contract, signed in 2017, was the most lucrative in world sport according to a January report in newspaper El Mundo. Photograph: Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images Lionel Messi is set......

Colombia's Luis Diaz named 'Revelation of Copa America'

Luis Diaz was the only Colombian in the team of the tournament, alongside four Argentines (Emiliano Martinez, Cristian Romero, Rodrigo De Paul, and Lionel Messi) and three Brazilians (Casemiro,......

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