Will Putin's India visit complicate US trade talks? Jaishankar answers

The India-Russia partnership has been among the "steadiest big relationships" in the last 70-80 years and President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi was about "reimagining" the ties with a focus......

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.' IMAGE: Indira Gandhi with Henry Kissinger in Chronicles of the Forgotten Genocide: The Kissinger......

Don't tell us...: Tharoor slams Trump as Cong corners Modi on Russian oil

As US President Donald Trump claimed that India will significantly reduce Russian oil imports by year-end, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday hit back by criticising him for making......

Talking to them like...: Russia on US tariff threats to India, China

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday said the US threats of tariffs against India and China are failing and there is a growing understanding in Washington of the futility of talking......

'Inflation-targeting worked, no major revamp required'

Almost a decade after India shifted to a formal inflation-targeting regime under the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) framework of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), a high-level panel of economists......

HDFC Bank doesn't see AI leading to layoffs: CEO

The country's largest private sector lender HDFC Bank does not see its use of artificial intelligence leading to any layoffs, a top company official has said. IMAGE: Sashidhar Jagdishan, managing......

'Gold, Silver Are Long-Term Insurance'

'The world is heading into a period of serious problems, and gold and silver are among the few ways to protect oneself.' Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Gold and silver prices have seen a......

Mid-Income Homebuyers Return as Banks Slash Loan Rates

Home purchase affordability has improved in the first half of calendar year (CY) 2025, after the RBI reduced the repo rate by 100 basis points (bps), according to real estate consultancy Knight......

'Don't Want Shah Rukh To Say No To Me'

'Today, Shah Rukh is sitting so high up that it will have to be something really spectacular for him to jump up and say, "Hey, yes, let's make this film!".' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan in Kal Ho Naa Ho.......

'Shah Rukh Is A Very Giving Actor'

'Whenever we did any scenes together, whatever we did in the film, he never said, "Let's do another take or let's move on".''He always asked me, "Parmeet, is it okay?" Till I gave my best, he kept......

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......

Salman's Bigg Boss Is Back!

Maa, Mission, Salman Khan back to his Bigg Boss ways, Sukanya Verma lists your OTT picks this week.   Mission: Impossible -- The Final ReckoningWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: Rent on Amazon......

'Quick To Discard Proven...' Tharoor Tears Into BCCI Selectors

'Runs in domestic cricket must be valued by the selectors, not just the IPL; otherwise why should anyone bother to play the Ranji.' IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan last played for India in the home Test......

India-Pakistan Set For Tense Final Amid Off-Field Drama

IMAGE: Seldom has an India vs Pakistan clash played with such a volatile backdrop, where cricket seems inseparably knotted with off-field tension, provocative gestures, and fines slapped on both......

India To Host Showpiece Badminton Event After 17 Years

The Delhi edition will also mark the tournament's return to Asia after four years, with Nanjing in China hosting it in 2018. IMAGE: Malaysia's Tang Jie Chen and Ee Wei Toh celebrate after winning......

Oman's Most Capped Player: Jatinder Paaji

Jatinder Singh has played 61 ODIs and 64 T20Is for Oman. IMAGE: Jatinder Singh made his T20 debut in Dubai against Afghanistan in 2012. Photograph: ANI/X   Oman Skipper Jatinder Singh......

Dropped, ignored, hopeful: Rahane's Test dream lives on

IMAGE:  Ajinkya Rahane—renowned for his solid technique—made an honest admission, expressing his enduring passion for red-ball cricket. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images from the Rediff......