Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Today's situation in the Shaksgam Valley is the consequence of what happened in Gilgit in 1947.But is India ready to militarily get back its territories? asks Claude Arpi. IMAGE: A view of the......

From BJP war room to TMC strategist: Who is Pratik Jain?

Despite his influence, Pratik Jain avoids the spotlight. Credit is routinely passed on to colleagues. He maintains no visible faction within the TMC, no personal coterie. IMAGE: Pratik Jain, the......

Attacks may soon target prayers inside, warns Kerala church head

Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, Supreme Head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church of India, said governing authorities have the responsibility to control religious fanatics, while condemning......

'Bihar bride for Rs 20,000' remark lands U'khand minister's husband in row

Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand minister Rekha Arya, has stoked a controversy for purportedly saying girls from Bihar are available for marriage at Rs 20,000-Rs 25,000. IMAGE: Girdhari......

How India Can Beat Global Tech Giants

With a confident new generation of innovators, India now has the scale and self-belief to shape its own digital destiny marked by creation, observes Ajay Kumar chairman, UPSC. Illustration:......

'Compact SUVs to see fastest growth after GST rate cut'

'Growth will definitely continue to come most from the sub-four-metre SUV segment, primarily because that is where the heart of economy and affordability is. Naturally, that will keep pushing the......

Reliance investments in AI infra may top $12-15 bn

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd may spend about $12-15 billion over the next few years on AI infrastructure that could include a giant 1GW data centre, Morgan Stanley said in a......

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

'India needs at least 70,000 to 80,000 eyewear stores; our 2,000 stores are just a drop in the ocean.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Lenskart/Facebook Ahead of its debut on the Bombay Stock Exchange......

'We Knew Shah Rukh Was Going To Pack His Bags For Bollywood'

'It is something that he always wanted to do and he has achieved phenomenal success in doing it.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan from his college days. Photograph: Kind courtesy Amar Talwar/Facebook Before......

The Must Read Kamini Kaushal Interview

'I made a big fuss about playing Manoj Kumar's mother, but he had made up his mind.''He said he would wait until I made up my mind.''I was about 40 then. He was so large and I was so tiny!' IMAGE:......

The Live Show Line-Up This Year

Photograph: Kind courtesy Arijit Singh/Instagram With India increasingly attracting global artistes, the ministry of information and broadcasting is working to simplify the process of setting up......

Mohanlal, The Man Behind The Actor

The cheeky young man who once gave me one-word answers grew into a philosophical, detached star yet remained simple and humble, never letting stardom steal his heart, notes Rediff's Shobha Warrier......

Bangladesh wants T20 World Cup games moved out of India

'I have requested the adviser for Information and Broadcasting to ensure that the broadcast of the IPL in Bangladesh is also suspended.' IMAGE: Bangladesh government advisor Asif Nazrul said he......

Soha's Touching Tribute To Tiger Pataudi

IMAGE: Soha Ali Khan stands beside her father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi's portrait at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photograph: Kind courtesy Soha Ali Khan/Facebook  ......

I am getting death threats, says Bangladesh players' body chief

'I've never had an experience like this. It's the first time in my life.' IMAGE: Bangladesh's Cricketers' Welfare Association chief Mohammad Mithun said he hasn't yet informed the BCB about the......

'They Are Lying': Akram Breaks Silence'

'They spread so much rumours about me that it felt that Pakistan lost only because I didn't play.' IMAGE: Wasim Akram said some of his team-mates still appear on television and blame him for......

'Indian agent' tag on Tamim divides Bangladesh cricket

'One thing must be remembered: many issues can often be resolved through discussion' IMAGE: Tamim Iqbal emphasised that decisions should be evaluated for their long-term consequences. Photograph:......