Why Modi Needs Mission-Mode Bureaucrats

Learning from East Asia, India must reform its district administration with performance, accountability, and vision to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat, points out Deepak Mishra. Illustration:......

From fear to footfalls: Kashmir tourism's slow return after Pahalgam

The dastardly Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 not only pierced through the heart of humanity but also cast a grim shadow on tourism in the Valley and impacted the sector at large.......

'Air pollution not a one-day issue': Delhi minister slams AAP

Delhi cabinet minister Parvesh Verma on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the previous Aam Aadmi Party government, alleging that it failed to carry out even basic civic works over the past......

ISRO Clears 200 Milestones, Gaganyaan Next

From a surge in startups to crewed mission preparations, 2025 marks a transformative year as India eyes $44 billion space economy by 2033. IMAGE: ISRO's LVM3M6, an operational heavy-lift launch......

Sensex sheds 346 pts on foreign fund outflows

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Monday due to selling in oil & gas and IT shares, foreign fund outflows and thin year-end trading. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters......

Carmakers Gear Up To Hit Refresh Button

'In India's competitive automotive market, staying relevant means continuously raising the bar.' IMAGE: The Mahindra XUV700. Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff Automakers are lining up upgrades and......

1st Drive Review: Tata Harrier 1.5L Petrol

The Hyperion Hawk: Driven! Yes, the Tata Harrier is named after a species of hawk. And this car is just like it. It swoops down onto the road, gripping every bit of the tarmac there is. The Tata......

Sebi Overhauls MF Framework, Stockbroking Rules

Photograph: ANI Photo The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday overhauled the cost framework for the 80 trillion domestic mutual fund industry, introducing a simplified......

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......

Eko Review: The Writing Is The Star

Eko, a smartly written film, loses steam midway but somehow stays afloat and deliver the goods, notes Arjun Menon. Following the blockbuster success of Kishkindha Kaandam, Director Dinjith......

Kaantha Review: Dulquer Salman Is Riveting

Kaantha is a peculiar love letter to cinema that tries to integrate various genres and craft a riveting central dilemma with great eloquence and clarity, observes Arjun Menon. Films about films......

How Much Rishab Shetty Charged For Kantara!

IMAGE: Rishab Shetty in Kantara.   The stage is set for Rishab Shetty's much-awaited film Kantara: Chapter 1 to release on Thursday, October 2. The leading man has, interestingly, not charged any......

Flashy start, but Suryavanshi falls early in VHT

IMAGE: Vaibhav Suryavanshi raced to 31 off just 10 deliveries. Photograph: Rajasthan Royals/X Vaibhav Suryavanshi set the tone for Bihar’s chase with a blistering burst at the top before......

Sabalenka, Kyrgios relishing 'Battle of the Sexes' challenge

'This event is really unpredictable, and I don't know what to expect.' IMAGE: Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka during the press conference ahead of Sunday's 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match......

U-19 Asia Cup: Suryavanshi hits 95-ball 171 in opening win

IMAGE: Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed the second-highest score by an Indian in a Youth ODI. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters Vaibhav Suryavanshi was at his imperious best while smashing a 171 off 95......

Pragg: New Tour Won't Dethrone Classical World Championship

'In terms of format, there are constant shifts which is happening. I am not sure if it is a good thing or a bad thing, but as a player, I think it is sometimes difficult to adjust to each format.'......

IPL 2026 Auction: 10 Most Expensive Players

IMAGE: 77 players were signed on at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi as the 10 teams combined spent a total of Rs 215.45 crore. Photograph: BCCI Kolkata Knight Riders splashed the cash as they......