Biden urged to delay recognition of new Pak govt over rigging concerns

Citing "strong evidence" of election rigging in Pakistan, a group of influential lawmakers, including Muslim legislators, belonging to the ruling Democratic Party has urged US President Joe Biden......

Trump lobs racially charged attacks at Republican rival Nikki Haley

Former US president Donald Trump has lobbed racially charged attacks at his Indian-American Republican rival Nikki Haley by repeatedly referring to her as “Nimbra", in an apparent intentional......

'This is definitely not an act done by a sane person'

'I feel she has some mental disorder. Or, it was an act of pure revenge.' IMAGE: The Goa police escort Suchana Seth, who is accused of killing her child, to a court in Mapusa, January 9, 2024.......

Is Biden Using Trudeau To Get Back At Modi?

Once the Canadian investigation runs its course, Ottawa may put on the public domain further accusations passing for 'evidence' -- and that could happen at some point closer to our general......

Why Should Crude Oil Prices Go Up?

If international crude oil prices zoom past the current level of about $90 per barrel and move towards $100 and beyond, middle-class consumers are not going to keep quiet about their discomfort,......

As data hacks rise, firms turn to bug bounty hunters

Bug bounty hunters or independent ethical hackers are certified cybersecurity professionals or security researchers who crawl the web, scanning the systems for gaps through which hackers can sneak......

The Rise and Rise of the Attention Economy

'The attention economy is making it economically valuable for us to spread our attention thin', observes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   Back at business school,......

'Business should catch up fairly soon'

'It may be a bit slow to start, but all are eager to get back into action.' IMAGE: Shopkeepers wait for customers at the INA market in New Delhi. Photograph: Kamal Singh / PTI Photo "Optimise......

The Best Indian Films of 2018

Sreehari Nair picks his top 10 movies of 2018. There are no 'progressive' films on this list because, as I see it, for a film-maker with a good college education or a decent liberal arts education,......

Tanushree Dutta: '#MeToo will never die'

'Because of the impact the movement has had, people will think twice before misbehaving because you don't know who will turn out to be another Tanushree Dutta.' Tanushree Dutta is in a happy space......

Brazil's Rodrygo 'racially abused' after argument with Messi

IMAGE: Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Rodrygo get into an argument before the delayed start to their South American Qualifiers at Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Tuesday,......

Shorts: Amazon removes NFL team's merchandise from website

IMAGE: A Washington Redskins football team logo is seen on a shirt at a sporting goods store in Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia, USA June 24, 2020. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/File/Reuters Amazon.com......

Seville derby could lead La Liga restart

IMAGE: La Liga president Javier Tebas said on Sunday that footballers must remember to act responsibly to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus after four Sevilla players broke the Spanish......

Extras: Del Bosque critical of Neymar's Barca return

IMAGE: Neymar has scored 51 goals for PSG but both of his seasons in France have been marred by serious injuries at key stages in the campaign. He also had an on-field dispute with teammate......

Sports Shorts: Murray to play in grass-court tournament in June

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday IMAGE: Great Britain's Andy Murray during a practice session. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters ndy Murray has agreed to......