China mulls military base in Pakistan: Pentagon

A report by the Pentagon highlights the cooperation between China and Pakistan in sectors such as defence and space, adding that Beijing "likely also considered" setting up a base in Pakistan.......

Where The Victims Of The Kanishka Terror Attack Are Not Forgotten

Names and names and names and names...329 in all.Some Indian. Some Canadian. Some British.Berry. Gupta. Jain. James. Bhatt. Beauchesne. Chatlani. Enayati. Lougheed....Vaihayasi Pande Daniel visits......

Will Deepa Thoon Controversy Damage Stalin's DMK?

The Deepa Thoon controversy, if not allowed to die a natural death, could take the election focus away from the anti-incumbency impacting the DMK and into the secular space.Stalin would love to......

Mud volcano erupts in Andamans after 2 decades

Dormant for more than two decades, India's only mud volcano at Baratang in Andaman and Nicobar Islands has again erupted, an official said on Friday. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been......

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation. IMAGE: Union Minister of Roads, Transport and Highways......

Maiki South Mining wins India's first lithium block in auction

Maiki South Mining Pvt Ltd has bagged the country's first lithium block in Chhattisgarh that was put up for sale, the government said on Monday. Photograph: Agustin Marcarian/Reuters Meanwhile,......

How To Curb Speculation In F&Os

'Sebi had no problem with derivatives until trading exploded after Covid.''But now, having built a dangerous road, from which different entities, mainly governments, are extracting a heavy toll,......

Divorce And The Business World

'Being financially independent is crucial.''This spares women a lot of grief if the marriage, especially in large business families, breaks down.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Vandana......

Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power 2: Visually Stunning

All in all, season 2 seems a tad better than season 1 in most departments, observes Namrata Thakker. Going by the first three episodes of Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 2, it seems the......

How The Modern Mom Was Born In Bollywood

Today's Hindi film mothers are younger, trendier, more mischievous.But, truth be told, says Dinesh Raheja, I still do miss sometimes the comforting presence of the trad mother. IMAGE: Dharmendra......

Why You Must Watch Rings Of Power

'Tolkien wanted his work to be timeless so the people of any country, any time and any background would be able to find themselves in these stories.' With his fantasy books The Hobbit and The Lord......

Now, Watch Munjya At Home

Enchanted rings, talking teddy bears and arranged marriages of the phony kind, hijack horror and more on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options to choose from.  ......

Pioneer Hadjar flies two flags as an Arab in F1

IMAGE: Born in Paris to Algerian scientist parents and competing with a French licence, the Racing Bulls driver stands out at the top level of the sport for his North African heritage as well as......

'I want to do something special for Shah Rukh Bhai'

IMAGE: Venkatesh Iyer reflected on how the auction transformed his life, especially for someone from a humble background. Photograph: BCCI A record-breaking Rs 23.75 crore price tag. The......

Australia privileged to have a bowler like Starc, says Cummins

IMAGE: Mitchell Starc celebrates a wicket during the second Test at Adelaide Oval. Photographs: ICC/X Australia captain Pat Cummins said it is a "privilege" to have a bowler of Mitchell Starc's......

Report Card: Siraj, Bumrah, Kohli 9/10

IMAGE: India's players celebrate a wicket during the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town, January 4, 2023. All Photographs: Esa Alexander/Reuters   Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah......

'We will do anything for Shami'

'I don't think Shami had any doubts that Ravi would stick by his word, but to see the head coach move heaven and earth to ensure his best interests were taken care of at a difficult time must have......