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India slams UN report linking Pahalgam attack to Myanmar refugees

India has strongly rejected “baseless observations” made by a United Nations expert on Myanmar that refugees from the Southeast Asian nation were “under severe pressure” following the......

India slips to 131 in UN's human development index

India dropped one spot to 131 among 189 countries in the 2020 human development index, according to a report released by the United Nations Development Programme. IMAGE: Kindly note that this......

In An AI-Obsessed World, India's Craft May Redefine 'Made In India'

What is currently perceived as a massive, low-tech liability could become a high-value, export-oriented economic engine, points out Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff When I......

India, Russia call for 'uncompromising' global fight against terrorism

India and Russia on Friday called for an "uncompromising" global fight against terrorism without "hidden agendas and double standards" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that the menace is......

EC likely to hold special SIR camps for sex workers in Kolkata

The Election Commission is likely to hold special camps in red-light districts in Kolkata on December 2 and 3 to address difficulties faced by sex workers during the ongoing Special Intensive......

India slips 2 spot to 132 in UN Human Development Index

India ranked 132 out of 191 countries in the 2021 human development index, according to a report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Kindly note that this image has been......

Human development: India at a dismal 119!

The robust economic growth notwithstanding, India has garnered a lowly 119th rank in the United Nation's Human Development Index due to poor social infrastructure, mainly in areas of education and......

Human Development Index: Kerala No. 1, Delhi 2nd!

1. Kerala The Human Development Index in the country rose by 21 per cent, according to a report which cautions that health, nutrition and sanitation remain the key challenges for India. India......

India's human development growth slows down, but it's not alone

Among its closest neighbours, India leads in income levels or overall economic empowerment. However, it also leads in terms of income inequality, due to which the inequality-adjusted HDI suffers a......

EAC-PM chair calls for raising investment rate

India needs to increase the investment rate to 34-35 per cent from 31-32 per cent currently to achieve a growth rate of 7 per cent and above, said S Mahendra Dev, chairman, economic advisory......

'Evil Suits Me'

'This is the worst character I've ever played.' IMAGE: Shefali Shah and Huma Qureshi at the Delhi Crime 3 launch event. Photograph: Hemantkumar Shivsharan/Rediff Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal and......

Bangla women's India tour postponed amid tensions

Though it was not revealed in as many words, the currently tense diplomatic relations between the two nations might have played a part in rescheduling the series. IMAGE: The home series against......

Ganguly brings AI-driven cricket coaching to India

IMAGE: Sourav Gsnguly is Kabuni's global brand ambassador. Photograph: BCCI Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday joined hands with UK-based AI cricket coaching platform Kabuni. "Kabuni......

Mumbai players back Sarfaraz amid India snub

IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan was a part of the Indian side on the tour of Australia where he didn't play any match and since then has not been considered for any of the 'A' team assignments as well.......

Indian Archers' Night Ordeal In Riot-Hit Dhaka!

'If something had happened in that bus, there were three teenage girls. Who would have been responsible?' IMAGE: Abhishek Verma and Jyoti Surekha pose after winning their medals at the Asian......

It's official! India bids for 2030 Commonwealth Games

The bid positions Ahmedabad as the host city for the Centenary edition of the Games. IMAGE: Gujarat sports minister Harsh Sanghavi hands over India’s proposal to host the 2030 Commonwealth......