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Food grains shouldn't go the way of COVID vaccines: India at UN

Calling out the West, India has said that food grains should not go the way of the Covid-19 vaccines as it voiced concern over hoarding, discrimination and the “unjustified increase” in......

Has India Changed Its Tibet Policy?

One priority for Delhi (for the new foreign secretary in particular) is to have an in-depth discussion with Dharamsala as soon as possible, suggests Claude Arpi. IMAGE: The Dalai Lama with India's......

'Heat waves are likely to occur more often'

'Because of global warming, the chances of heatwaves like this are much higher.' IMAGE: A man takes a bath to beat the heat on a hot summer day in Amritsar. Photograph: ANI Photo Temperatures......

In search for revival in Punjab, Akali Dal rediscovers its Sikh roots

There are clear signs that the party is re-starting its journey to relevance by going back to its core Panthic agenda, on the basis of which it was founded over a century ago, reports Sai Manish.......

Why Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal have lower Covid mortality rates than India

An analysis of WHO data shows that most of the countries with an older cohort of population and higher in the development index had a lower excess mortality rate than India. IMAGE: A healthcare......

Investors lose over Rs 6.71 lakh cr as markets crash

Equity investors became poorer by over Rs 6.71 lakh crore on Thursday as domestic benchmark indices tumbled amid a global market meltdown. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters The 30-share BSE......

Rupee slumps 10 paise to close at all-time low of 77.72/USD

The rupee extended its losses and slumped 10 paise to close at a record low of 77.72 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed down by a negative trend in domestic equities and......

RBI may 'kill excess demand' in economy in 6-8 months

With inflation remaining at elevated levels, central banks around the world, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), will kill excess demand in economy over the next six to eight months, sources......

'5G services likely in 50 top cities by March 2023'

Telecom gear makers, who are in talks with telcos, say that if all goes well, they are ready to roll out the first phase of 5G services from October this year and cover the country’s top......

'Important to assess all investment options'

'Then select those that are well-aligned with your risk-return profile and investment time horizon.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Mid and small-caps must be handled cautiously, given......

'The next Cannes is in India'

'We are the land of stories.' IMAGE: While Deepika Padukone's pleated shirt and sleek black pants were lovely, her serpent necklace grabbed everyone's attention. Photograph: ANI Photo/ANI Picture......

Deepika@Cannes: 'Big moment for India'

'When you are selected to represent the country at a festival like this, you realise, 'Wow, like 15 years of my career'.'And you feel, 'Okay, not bad. I think I have done really well'.'......

When Chiranjeevi Felt Humiliated

'I felt insulted, very hurt, that Indian cinema meant only Hindi cinema.' IMAGE: Ram Charan with his father Chiranjeevi in Acharya. Recalling a visit to Delhi in 1988, Chiranjeevi said it was......

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

'Now, no one can stop me from making music till the day I die.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Ricky Kej/Instagram With two Grammys in the Best New Age Album category -- for Winds of Samsara in 2015......

The Bollywood Box Office Report Card

With the pandemic subsiding, it's raining movies at the box office. Over Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) came from Hindi films at the box office in March, and it became even better with KGF - Chapter......

In a first, Qatar FIFA WC to feature female referees

IMAGE: Stephanie Frappart made history by becoming the first female to referee to take charge of a men's Champions League match in December 2020. Photograph: Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images Women......

How India can produce champion sportstars

IMAGE: The Indian team with their gold medals on winning the Thomas Cup. Photograph: Lakshya Sen/Twitter Cricket legend Kapil Dev feels the day Indian parents start giving more emphasis on......

How India can produce champion sportstars

IMAGE: The Indian team with their gold medals on winning the Thomas Cup. Photograph: Lakshya Sen/Twitter Cricket legend Kapil Dev feels the day Indian parents start giving more emphasis on......

PM hails Thomas Cup triumph, invites shuttlers to his residence

IMAGE: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty showed nerves of steel. Photograph: Olympic Khel/Twitter Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday termed the Thomas Cup triumph of the Indian......

Sports Shorts: NZ pull out of Thomas Cup due to COVID

IMAGE: US will replace New Zealand in the tournament. The governing Badminton World Federation (BWF) said no other Oceania member association was able to take the continental quota place, while......

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