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The Dangers Of Sanchar Snoop

Once the OS layer is opened to the State, it doesn't close, notes Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd). Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff In yesteryears, phone-tapping in India at the......

Modi's Risky Gamble With The Taliban

Developing relations with the Taliban is needed, but plunging headlong into Afghanistan without due thought will be akin to the rooster entering a KFC outlet, warns Lieutenant General Prakash......

Nepal Crisis: A Wake-Up Call For India

Having control over both digital media and NGOs, it was easy for the US to topple the government and destabilise Nepal -- to undercut Chinese influence and pressure India, argues Lieutenant General......

Why J&K Border Villages Are Safe Haven For Terrorists

'Why have we failed to address the issue of ensuring a requisite buffer zone in J&K, given that cross-border links of some J&K politicians are known?', asks Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch......

Operation Sindoor: Why Was ISI HQ Not Targeted?

What was the aim of Operation Sindoor? Why was the operation halted so soon? asks Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd). IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the discussion on......

India to bring back $13-mn assets attached abroad

In another step to check unaccounted money, the government has succeeded in convincing Switzerland and Australia to attach $13 million worth of assets of Indian tax evaders in those countries and......

Beware of false ayurveda ads on TV

Channels across the board from news to general entertainment, music and movies telecast half-hour to one-hour advertorials promoting these products, mainly during non-prime time hours The......

Tech firms use World Cup to engage employees

Fanfare of FIFA World Cup 2014 travels continents as Indian techies root for the tournament India’s technology companies are riding the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2014.Infosys,......

Blackmoney: ED freezes properties, files 173 chargesheets

In a major action against black money hoarders and money launderers, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets to the tune of Rs 9,003 crore or Rs 90.03 billion and filed 173 charge......

How new norms will regulate direct selling

New norms will help the sector come out of the shadow of the PCMC Act, but compliance costs and legal scrutiny could rise. Year 2014 is considered a watershed for India’s Rs 8,000-crore (Rs......

Hai Junoon Review: Mindless Fluff

The plot goes pretty much as expected but the Hai Junoon team seem to have sat with a check list of issues that affect today's teenagers, and ticked the ones used in the show, observes Deepa......

Yuvraj: The Captain Who Brought A Smile

IMAGE: Yuvraj Singh takes a selfie with a child. Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com The Himalaya Wellness Company, in collaboration with cricket icon Yuvraj Singh, unveiled its flagship......

Pressure situations bring the best out of Gurkeerat

IMAGE: India A player Gurkeerat Singh Maan showing the ball after he took 5 wickets in the 1st unofficial ODI against Bangladesh A at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Photograph: PTI......