Defence ministry report ignores Ladakh stand-off

The ministry's year-end review is silent on the continued occupation by Chinese troops of territory that India has always claimed and patrolled, reports Ajai Shukla. IMAGE: Indian Army soldiers......

When a terrorist and a hitman meet in jail

As soon as he entered his barrack, Rahul noticed a group of seven inmates seated on their mattresses under the television set.They must be the terrorists, Rahul thought to himself.He knew that such......

'In 30 years, 400 Indian languages will die'

'This government has made it compulsory to teach some languages that have died.''You can't keep languages alive by making them compulsory.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   "If there......

Defence in 2019: Balakot strikes, CDS & modernisation

India's doctrinal policy shift in combating terror by carrying out the Balakot air strikes inside Pakistan, appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff and hastening work on military modernisation......

Why RBI feels banks' asset quality 'may get dented'

The Indian financial system’s asset quality improved despite the pandemic, but it could be due to special dispensations by the regulator, and banks would likely see increased stress on their......

Centre may offer an exit window to cryptocurrency holders

Early this year it was suggested that all the private cryptos, except any issued by the state, would be prohibited in India. The government is considering a provision to provide an exit window to......

Attorney General not in favour of appealing against Voda arbitration award

AG is of the view that there is no point in dragging the matter further when it has already been “struck down” by one international forum, and also by the top Indian court.......

Reliance 1st online AGM to feature brand-new virtual platform, Chatbot

All directors, key officials, and shareholder speakers will be visible and audible and thousands of shareholders, including those from the US, UK, Canada UAE, Japan, HongKong, Singapore,......

His first film made Rs 175 crores!

'We had decided that if the audience liked Stree, then after two or three years we would plan a sequel.''Because of the kind of reaction we received for the film we have already started work on......

Why Secret Superstar is BIGGER than Dangal

'Both films are about the empowerment of the girl child. Both try to put a spotlight on the issue of gender equality.' 'The difference is, in Dangal, the lead character is still a man. It is......

'Would be criminal if I stopped Saira from acting'

'On the first day of shooting, after our first shot together as co-stars was canned, a dream Saira had cherished for years, Rajinder Krishan, the poet who was watching the way Saira was following......

How Alia Bhatt became a bankable star

Unlike most Bollywood kids whose careers tend to play out in fits and starts, Alia Bhatt's growth has been swift and steady, notes Ranjita Ganesan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram......

Ex-Indian Air force man Saurabh ready for 'India Test'

IMAGE: Uttar Pradesh left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar is the only new face in the 18-member Indian squad for the three-Test series against Sri Lanka. Photograph: Saurabh Kumar/Instagram Seven years......