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'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......

Understanding reached on Ukraine, Putin tells press meet

US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin emerged from a two-and-a-half-hour summit in Alaska on Friday, claiming they had reached an "understanding" on a pathway to......

'Pakistan Can't Afford To Annoy America'

'America holds about 16% of IMF voting rights, giving it crucial influence over Pakistan's desperately needed bailout loans.' IMAGE: Pakistan army chief General Syed Munir, right, with General......

Trump Is Closer Than Ever To Win The Nobel

Trump couldn't care less anymore about the Israeli demand for Iran's 'de-nuclearisation' and 'de-militarisation.'Trump pins hopes on a grand bargain with Iran as a partner in America First, argues......

Modi factor driving Indian Americans towards Trump: Survey

Indian Americans, particularly in the battleground states, are coming out in support of President Donald Trump in large numbers due to a combination of 12 factors, prominent among which is his......

FY25 trade deficit with China close to $100 bn amid dumping concerns

India’s trade deficit with China neared $100 billion in FY25, amid escalating concerns of dumping, data released by the commerce department on Wednesday showed. Photograph: Reuters Chinese......

Why are gold prices rising? Chris Wood of Jefferies explains

China's official gold reserves, Wood said, have increased by 314 tonnes, or 16.1 per cent, from 1,948 tonnes at the end of October 2022 to 2,262 tonnes at the end of March 2024 Photograph:......

Israel-Palestine war: Markets not pricing in an escalation, says Chris Wood

Global financial markets are not yet fully factoring in any escalation in the Israel-Palestine geopolitical conflict, said Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies in his......

Hindenburg effect: Trading volumes rose amid rout in Adani Group shares

The rout in Adani Group stocks after US-based short seller Hindenburg Research released a report on January 24 has sparked a rebound in trading activity this month. Photograph: Kunal Patil/PTI......

India Must Build 10 Million Houses A Year

The purchase or construction of houses by large numbers of people can add meaningfully to India's economic growth, points out Neelkanth Mishra. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com India needs......

3 Stunts We'd Like to See on Khatron Ke Khiladi

Just how challenging will it be!The newest season of adventure-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi is now underway.While we've seen all the kinds of stunts and tasks the celebrity contestants are......

'I was surrounded by 70 snakes'

Inspired by the hit American televisionreality show, Fear Factor, India will have its own desi show,Khatron Ke Khiladi. Apparently, it will take thegame to the highest level of physical and mental......

The Tragic Face Of Showbiz

Photograph: Kind courtesy Tunisha Sharma/Instagram Television actor Tunisha Sharma was founding hanging on the sets of a serial in Mumbai on December 24, one more instance of a showbiz aspirant......

Why Rohit Shetty was SCARED

'Akshay Kumar had done three seasons, then Priyanka Chopra came into the picture.''They are superstars; I am a director.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rohit Shetty/Instagram Rohit Shetty says his......

When the curse of suicide haunted showbiz

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sushant Singh Rajput/Twitter The curse of suicide has haunted showbiz since time immemorial with the likes of iconic actor-director Guru Dutt, South star Silk Smitha,......

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......

Fear of the unknown: Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

IMAGE: Many athletes are putting a brave face on the lockdown, converting garages and bedrooms into home gymnasiums and posting cheerful videos. Photograph: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images When......

For some golfers Olympic thrill trumps Zika fears

'Would you rather win one of the majors or an Olympic medal?' 'The fact that we have an event every week, the Olympics will be another event' IMAGE: Lydia Ko from New Zeland hits her tee shot.......

Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

'Unknowns are quite challenging, especially for athletes whose days are mapped out from the minute they wake up to the minute they go to sleep.' IMAGE: Fear does not come easily to 21-year-old......

Fans betting on sentimental favourite Serena to win US Open

IMAGE: The last 12 months have been an emotional rollercoaster for Williams, filled with rage and tears. Photograph: Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images In the twilight of her remarkable career......