US okays sale of 31 Predator drones to India in $4-bn deal

The Biden administration on Thursday notified the US Congress on its proposed supply of 31 MQ-9B Predator long endurance drones to India, in a significant forward movement to firm up the mega deal......

Why Did Biden Spurn R-Day Invite?

Biden is not risking his reputation in a crucial election year, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi and US President Joe Biden at the Partnership for Global......

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

'My adrenalin kicked in and the happiness returned! It was time to go in for the kill again.'IAF Veterans Group Captain Dilip Kumar Dass tells Air Commodore Nitin Sathe about how the IAF decimated......

The Legend Of Squadron Leader Tubby Devayya

Today, he lies in an unknown grave in a corner of a farmer's field in Pakistan, having given his all for his country.A riveting excerpt from Ian Cardozo's Beyond Fear: True Stories on Life in the......

HDFC Bank to get a new boss soon

A media report in the run up to the board meet had mentioned the names of Sashidhar Jagdishan, Kaizad Bharucha and Sunil Garg as the ones who had made the cut. Jagdishan and Bharucha are internal......

India Inc asks new recruits to 'stay home'

Many firms have asked those joining on April 1 to delay their on-boarding by 2-3 months. The outlook for the airline, tourism, hotel, and media industries is bleak too. Illustration: Dominic......

Slowdown fails to stifle Indian banks' expansion plans

Backed by technology banks are expanding the branch network - and adding more to the workforce. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Though economic growth has slowed, banks have not reduced......

3 key reasons why IT cos in India are cutting jobs

Sector experts say rising pressure on margins owing to price discounts on the core business, increased hiring in the US and emergence of new technology areas are key reasons for such cost cutting.......

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

Kangana Ranaut plays an Indian Air Force pilot in Tejas, joining an increasing list of films and shows centered around women playing significant roles. Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web shows and......

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

It's addictive. It's entertaining. It's gorgeous. Once bitten by the K-drama bug, there's no going back. A binge worthy mix of style and substance, South Korea's small-screen wave, which hit......

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

I may not have the looks for cinema, but my spirit is unassailable, Satish Kaushik once said in an interview. A four decade-long career full of work before and behind the camera is testament to his......

Get V-Day Ready: Add Romance To Your OTT Menu!

Shahid's OTT debut, Ajith's bumper hit, and lots of romance. Sukanya Verma gives you some OTT recommendations for the week.   FarziWhere to watch? Amazon Prime VideoLanguage: Hindi Shahid......

U-19 World Cup: Australia survive Namibia scare

IMAGE: Australia edged Namibia by four wickets in a low-scoring match at the Under-19 World Cup, in Kimberley, on Monday. Photograph: ICC 2023 Australian captain Hugh Weibgen was put to work on......

NZ's Jamieson out of England series, Boult snubbed

IMAGE: Kyle Jamieson was ruled out due to a back injury. Photograph: Martin Hunter/Reuters New Zealand have suffered a major blow in their preparations for the two-Test series against England......

PIX: Man City survive Leicester rally; Spurs score

Images from Sunday's Premier League action.  IMAGE: Kevin De Bruyne celebrates with Bernardo Silva, Ilkay Guendogan and teammates after scoring Manchester City's first goal during the Premier......

'Pant's presence was intimidating to the Aussies'

Rishabh Pant has silenced his critics forever, says childhood coach Tarak Sinha. IMAGE: 'There was only one person to help him -- only Rishabh Pant himself. It's his quality to stand up and take......

India vs Aus ODIs: All you need to know

The one-day international series between Australia and India begins in Sydney on Friday. Here are all the dates, timings and facts you need to know about the ODI series. IMAGE: India players at a......