Defence Budget Can't Beat Inflation!

India spends significantly less on defence than could be expected from a country that faces simultaneous armed threats from two hostile neighbours -- China and Pakistan. IMAGE: An Indian Army......

India Rekindles Love Affair With Russia

EAM Jaishankar's mission is aimed at strengthening India's strategic autonomy in a complex international environment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: External Affairs Minister Dr......

China an existential threat to US, 'preparing for war': Nikki Haley

Describing China as an 'existential threat' to the United States and the world, Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Nikki Haley has claimed Beijing is 'preparing for war'. IMAGE:......

Indian-Americans among 14 charged in $53-mn Covid relief fund fraud

As many as 14 people, including several Indian-origin business owners and employees have been charged in a $53 million fraud scheme involving a COVID-19 pandemic relief programme in the US state of......

How will the markets fare this week

Geopolitical events, macroeconomic data and quarterly earnings of corporates would guide the stock market in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

FX derivatives mkt in a fix before new RBI rules

Exchange-traded currency derivatives volumes are likely to drop in view of new Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rules, casting a cloud over further participation of retail investors and proprietary......

How the markets will fare this week

Global trends, macroeconomic data announcements and the start of the earnings season would be the major drivers for the equity markets in a holiday-shortened week, analysts said. Photograph: Kind......

94 new Indian entrants to Hurun rich list

The global billionaires list witnessed as many as 94 new entrants from India, stated a report by Hurun India on Tuesday. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Following a net addition of 84, the......

'Jawan will boost IMAX'

'If the South starts shooting on IMAX more, it will be beneficial. And likewise, it will benefit Bollywood directors.' Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan, which releases on September 7. Multiplex chain PVR......

What Can You Watch This Week?

Action, drama, thriller and rom-coms, this week has a lot of entertainment coming up on OTT as well as in theatres. DahaadWhere to watch: Amazon Prime VideoRelease date: May 12 Directed by Reema......

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: All Sass No Soul

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo overdoses on sex, violence and drugs without an inkling of plot or purpose, feels Sukanya Verma. When Homi Adajania conceived Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo in 2015, it was a......

WC Final: Modi's presence, air-show, grand function and 1.4 billion fans

IMAGE: The World Cup final at the biggest stadium promises to be an grand affair. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters When Kapil's Devils won the World Cup in 1983, cricket was still one......

Did IPL 2023 Make Money For Jio/Disney?

'Advertising this season will help IPL surpass $550 million in ad revenues, across digital and pay TV.''It should still represent a steep loss against annualised 2023-2027 IPL rights fees of $1.2......