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Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

'The heat shield technology for re-entry vehicles was first mastered in DRDO for the Agni missile.''This is why the Americans were so opposed to Agni in the 1980s, unlike other missiles -- it was a......

Where the Mountains Teach Patience

I learn that success isn't measured in metres gained but in how we handle the moment when plans dissolve.The mountain doesn't grade on completion -- only on presence and effort, discovers Manoj......

Indian-American named NASA's associate administrator

A decorated Indian-American Amit Kshatriya has been named as NASA's new 'exploration-focussed' associate administrator, the US space agency announced. IMAGE: Amit Kshatriya has spent more than......

Will take 'little heat' to welcome skilled immigrants to US: Trump

United States President Donald Trump said he will "welcome" to the US skilled immigrants who will "teach" American workers to develop complex products like chips and missiles, noting he may take a......

'Zohran Mamdani Has A Very Complicated Identity'

'He knew the world's eyes were on him and he had to speak directly to the fears that immigrants in New York feel right now.' IMAGE: New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani holds a press......

Trump Group To Invest Rs 1 Trillion In Telangana

The announcement comes a day after the state government proposed renaming a prominent stretch of road, running alongside the US consulate general, in Hyderabad as Donald Trump Avenue. IMAGE: Nobel......

'Large Part Of Capital Needs To Be Met Via GIFT City'

'Foreign capital will continue to come directly into India, but companies have realised that GIFT City is a more cost-efficient way of channelling funds.' IMAGE: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra......

American Tech Caught in Trade Crossfire

'Amazon, Meta, Google, Microsoft have large operations in India and rely on smooth trade and data flows.''Restrictions could raise their costs, limit AI chip exports, and complicate their India......

Govt in talks to streamline FDI, FII processes: Goyal

The Centre is regularly holding consultations with stakeholders to streamline foreign direct investments (FDIs) and foreign institutional investments (FIIs) related processes to enable faster and......

Will AI Mania Provoke Market Meltdown?

'The danger is that when the music stops, the fall will be sudden, faster, and deeper than anyone expects,' warns Debashis Basu. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff America's stock market,......

Perfect Family Review: Realistic But Dreary

All this time the Great Indian Family was a refuge, when did it become a toxic dump, wonders Deepa Gahlot. If an OTT show is called Perfect Family, chances are it is anything but. What comes as a......

The Smashing Machine Review: Plenty Of Emotion

Dwayne Johnson delivers a knockout in quite possibly the best role of his career, observes Mayur Sanap. We love an underdog story. The motivational journey from struggle to success that blends......

FIFA stares at mammoth challenges ahead of 2026 World Cup draw

US host cities, notably in the Midwest, the Southeast and parts of the Southwest, are expected to experience extreme heat and high humidity during June and July, with thunderstorms potentially......

Chess WC: Arjun stuns two-time winner, seals QF spot

IMAGE: Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi secured his place in the last eight of the FIDE World Cup with a win over Levon Aronian of the US, in Panaji on Saturday. Photograph: Norway Chess Grandmaster......

Bhambri-Venus pair blaze into US Open pre-quarters

IMAGE: Yuki Bhambri breaks new ground with Michael Venus at US Open 2025. Photograph: Yuki Bhambri/Instagram India's Yuki Bhambri, along with his New Zealand partner Michael Venus, stormed into......

Praggnanandhaa in joint lead after win; Gukesh loses

IMAGE: R Praggnanandhaa outclassed Alireza Firouzja in the seventh round to jump into the joint lead at the Sinquefield Cup. Photograph: Lennart Ootes/FIDE Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa......

What just happened at Roland Garros centre court?

IMAGE: Paris St Germain's Ousmane Dembele presents the Champions League trophy on the Philippe-Chatrier court. Photographs: Denis Balibouse/Reuters Paris St Germain forward Ousmane Dembele got a......