China to host Indian Ocean forum to expand influence in India's backyard

China this week will hold the second conference of its Indian Ocean Region Forum, an initiative to bring together several countries in the region in an attempt to solidify its influence in the......

Karni Sena chief shot dead at home by attackers disguised as guests

Right-wing group Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena's president Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi was shot dead in the living room of his house in Jaipur on Tuesday by three men. One of the assailants was also......

Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of death and destruction

At least 12 people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in and around Chennai even as personnel on fishing boats and farm tractors were engaged in rescuing stranded people in the city......

Sachin Pilot was spied on after revolt, says Gehlot's OSD

Outgoing Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's OSD Lokesh Sharma on Tuesday alleged that the then deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot's movements and phone were tracked and monitored by the Gehlot......

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

As the world celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on December 3, corporate India has kept up with efforts to make workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Image used......

'People Love Diesel SUVs'

'SUV is a very intensely fought category, unlike hatchbacks and cars.' IMAGE: Tata Motors Managing Director Shailesh Chandra at the launch of the new Nexon facelift SUV, September 14, 2023.......

NRIs likely to get bigger play in local equities through GIFT City FPIs

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) may allow non-resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) greater exposure to domestic equities if their investments are sent......

'It's a tough job to sell life insurance to people'

'We are expected to grow at above 28 per cent this year, higher than the industry.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Shriram Life Insurance Company, a joint venture between Shriram Group and......

10 Youth Shows You Must Watch On OTT

Ever so often, when cop-and-gangster shows or family drama on OTT start getting audiences restless, streaming platforms trot out 'youth' content, to lasso back the wandering teen and young adult......

'I should have controlled my anger'

'I never fought with anyone.''I was not rude to anyone.''I did not argue with anyone.''I did not misbehave with any girl.''The only person I did not get along was Abhishek.' When Salman Khan was......

Sam Bahadur Is A Delight To Watch

For someone like me who studied Sam so intently, if a lump could form in the throat during the emotive scenes, I think the cast did a superb job, notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).......

Guardiola feels Man City will win Premier League again

IMAGE: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was concerned about the goals conceded but the statistics compared well to last season, when City won a treble of Premier League, Champions......

South Africa-bound Easwaran dreams of India debut

IMAGE: Abhimanyu Easwaran with Virat Kohli. Easwaran has 6,500 runs in 88 first class matches for Bengal. Photograph: Abhimanyu Easwaran/X Bengal's batting stalwart Abhimanyu Easwaran has been a......

Even if we go down against India, it will be in style we want to: McCullum

IMAGE: Brendon McCullum believes England will have a challenging task when they face a strong Indian side at home. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters 'Bazball' has changed the dynamics of......

'Warner and Smith are heroes in my mind, they've paid their dues'

IMAGE: Usman Khawaja hailed David Warner as a hero. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has mounted a spirited defence of David Warner after former team-mate......

Clever Felix gives Barcelona home win over Atletico Madrid

IMAGE: Barcelona's Raphinha in action with Atletico Madrid's Rodrigo Riquelme. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters Barcelona's Joao Felix scored in the first half to secure a hard-fought 1-0 home win......