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Was US India's Ally Or Foe In The 1962 War?

What appeared to be a generous act of friendship was, in truth, a manoeuvre within a much larger strategic game. The United States used the 1962 war not just to aid India but to test how far it......

What Democrats Can Learn From Zohran Mamdani

His victory means that his party will have to learn from him, because after the rise of Donald Trump, the Democrats have been in disarray. They have had no real answer to the Trump phenomenon and......

'My Son Doesn't Want To Come Back To India'

'Techies who did a master's there and moved to US companies look down on Indian companies who they consider as just doing body shopping.' IMAGE: United States President Donald John Trump.......

US Will Eventually Realise India Can't Be Bullied

'Things may get much worse before they get better,' predicts Ajay Chhibber. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The gradual improvement in India-United States relations that began with......

'Pakistan Can't Afford To Annoy America'

'America holds about 16% of IMF voting rights, giving it crucial influence over Pakistan's desperately needed bailout loans.' IMAGE: Pakistan army chief General Syed Munir, right, with General......

'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......

Shortcuts Won't Build Industrial Capability

Any industrial policy is only as good as how it is applied and the other reforms that support it.This was as true 40 years ago as it is now, points out Debashis Basu. Photograph: Babu/Reuters ......

CAPE Fear: History Suggests Rich Valuations Precede Sharp Pullbacks

Valuations at current levels have historically corresponded single-digit returns. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Notwithstanding indices being lower than the all-time high levels touched nine......

How ITC plans to build a future-ready portfolio

There remains a debate on who said this: “When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, Sir?” Was it the British economist John Maynard Keynes or the American......

Gold Hits Rs 90K, Jewellery Demand Takes A Hit

The trigger for international gold prices rising to $3,000 per ounce was Germany's upcoming heavy government borrowing. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.......

'These Are Not 'Strays' But Community Dogs'

'Stray dogs are a part of our urban ecosystem. When sterilised and vaccinated, they are not a threat -- they are community members who deserve dignity. ' IMAGE: A stray dog in an animal ambulance......

Heads of State Review: Silly, But Fun

Heads of State, co-starring apna Priyanka Chopra, is a silly buddy comedy where you have a lot to laugh and cringe at, notes Mayur Sanap. Heads of State begins with a mission gone awry. The......

Shaunak Sen's Shocking Reveal

'October end, during a checkup for an autoimmune thing I got a shock diagnosis: A routine scan revealed a small malignant tumour in the kidney. Utter bolt from the blue.' IMAGE: Director Shaunak......

Just How Did The Class Of 2024 Fare?

It was a testing ground for the new actors who stepped into the limelight this year. Some emerging faces, some who had never acted before, this new crop of actors made the industry sit up and take......

Stree 2's Record Opening At Box Office!

IMAGE: Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in Stree 2. There was a reason why Stree 2, Vedaa and Khel Khel Mein decided to arrive on Thursday. The big Independence Day holiday is followed by a......

PIX: Spain, Switzerland on brink of World Cup berth

A summary of Saturday's action in the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers. IMAGE: Martin Zubimendi celebrates with teammates after scoring Spain's second goal in the FIFA World Cup UEFA Qualifier......

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Spain seal World Cup place after Turkey draw IMAGE: Turkey's Baris Alper Yilmaz attempts a shot at goal during the World Cup qualifying match against Turkey, in Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla, on......

India vs Windies: Was it wise to enforce follow-on?

'I would say, as of now it is a good track to bat on but once we continue to bat, going on to the last session on fourth day or into the fifth day, I think it's going to deteriorate a lot, stay low......

PIX: India close in on win after Windies brief fight back

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Test between India and West Indies in New Delhi on Monday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Sai Sudharsan and KL Rahul bat. Photograph: BCCI The Indian bowling attack faced a stern......

How West Indies fought back but India sealed the series

IMAGE: India chased 121 to complete a 2-0 Test sweep. Photograph: BCCI A dominant India completed a 2-0 series sweep against West Indies following their seven-wicket victory in the final Test at......