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Delta variant continues to be dominant across India: INSACOG

The Delta variant of SARS-CoV2 continues to be the dominant lineage for new cases across the country, while the other Variants of Concern (VoC) are at a lower rate and declining, the Indian......

How the Rane-Uddhav War Began

Narayan Rane -- a recent entrant to the BJP -- was the first Cabinet minister sworn in last week.Clearly, the BJP hopes Rane, who has a long standing feud with Uddhav Thackeray, will marginalise......

Explained: What the Brazil-Covaxin row is about

Three entities are at the centre of this controversy: The Brazilian government, Bharat Biotech and a Singapore-based company called Madison Biotech. A vaccine controversy is raging in Brazil and......

'One of the problems is neither Xi or Modi listen to other opinions'

'Both have a very nationalistic view of foreign policy.''They think they are shrewd and clever diplomats.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi, left with Xi Jinping, general secretary......

Could India be heading for a short war with China?

'The numbers of troops on both sides are enormous.''They are about 50,000-60,000 soldiers facing each other in that sector -- that's about the total number of troops that both sides had in the 1962......

Indians more vulnerable to tech support scams, says Microsoft report

In India, millennials, or those aged 24-37, were the most susceptible to such scams in 2021. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Indians are more vulnerable to technology support-related scams......

Amazon gets show-cause notice from CCI

Amazon on Thursday said it has received a show-cause notice from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) based on a complaint filed by Future Group, with which the e-commerce major is locked in a......

Tata Sons sets the ball rolling for buying Air India

Once the due diligence is complete, a financial bid will be submitted and a deal to take over the airline is likely to fructify by end of this year or even earlier. Tata Sons has started the......

How India can avoid being crippled by chip shortages

A big part of what India is missing here is talent or expertise in precision engineering and manufacturing. IMAGE: A researcher plants a semiconductor on an interface board to design and develop a......

Before Nirav Modi, there was Jatin Mehta

Jatin Mehta beat Nirav Mehta and Mehul Choksi in precedent and modus operandi, reports Pavan Lall/Business Standard. IMAGE: Jatin Mehta. Even as the spotlight focuses on tainted jewellers......

'I am an ordinary person who doesn't want to get into trouble'

''I am fascinated by people who cannot accept things.' IMAGE: Abdullah Mohammad Saad, right, and model-actress Azmeri Haque Badhon, who plays Rehana Maryam Noor, at the Cannes Film Festival.......

Vijay's TOP 5 Performances

As Tamil superstar Vijay turns 47 on June 22, Subhash K Jha picks his five finest performances. Naalaiya Theerpu, 1992 Vijay's first film as an adult actor was an emotional mother-son story,......

Lagaan: How much was Yashpal Sharma paid?

'Reenaji said they would be giving Rs 1.5 lakh to everyone, as the budget was very low.''So I blurted out, "Madam, do lakh toh hone chahiye".' Photograph: Kind courtesy Yashpal Sharma/Instagram......

Why Sonu Sood isn't getting sleep

'I get panic calls from Manila, Singapore, the US, Canada...' Photograph: Sonu Sood/Twitter Sonu Sood's fame is spreading across the world. The latest community to reach out to Sonu are NRIs, and......

A National Award named after Irrfan?

IMAGE: Irrfan at The Lunchbox premiere during the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. Photograph: Jag Gundu/Getty Images There is talk in the corridors of power of a National Award being......

A Match of Many Records

A 'second-string Indian team', as described by former Sri Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga, proved too strong for Sri Lanka in the first One-Day International. Led by Shikhar Dhawan, the young......

AITA hits back at Bopanna's Olympics qualification claims

IMAGE: Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan with a low combined rank of 113 missed out on qualification for the Tokyo Olympics. Photograph: Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images for Sport Singapore The national......

How shuttler Praneeth is prepping for Tokyo Olympics

'Coaches have been trying to create match situations like when it is 18-all or 19-all. I am focusing on how I have to play and win those moments, so I hope it will help.' IMAGE: The 28-year-old B......

ICC CEO Sawhney steps down after internal review over conduct

IMAGE: Manu Sawhney, the former managing director of ESPN Star Sports, joined the Dubai-based cricket world governing body in January 2019, succeeding David Richardson of South Africa. Photograph:......

Bopanna, Sharan miss cut for men's doubles at Tokyo Olympics

IMAGE: India's tennis player Rohan Bopanna. Photograph: Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images for Sport Singapore In a setback to India's medal chances in tennis at the Tokyo Olympics, Rohan Bopanna and......

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