'Spineless hypocrites': Taliban's 'male-only' presser sparks row

The opposition on Saturday termed the absence of female journalists from a press conference of visiting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi 'unacceptable' and an 'insult to women', and said......

Thermostat Setting: India's Cool Move

'Are there other ways to reduce the energy airconditioners consume?' asks Ambi Parameswaran. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   'For the first time, India will mandate setting airconditioner......

Will Vijay's Next Film Rescue His Political Career?

'Karur could still impact Jana Nayagan's box-office success if Vijay and the TVK do not get their act together,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Where the stampede happened in Karur during......

'US should bring India tariffs to zero and apologise'

United States President Donald Trump is facing severe criticism at home for imposing 'irrational' tariffs on India with some experts advising him to turn them down to zero per cent tariffs and......

Paytm unveils all-new app with clean interface, AI features

Paytm (One 97 Communications Ltd), India's full-stack merchant payments leader serving MSMEs and enterprises, has launched a fully redesigned version of its flagship app, integrating artificial......

Sobha launches Bangalore's first smart homes

Bangalore-based real estate major Sobha Developers launched the much-awaited first smart home project - Sobha Habitech - in Bangalore on Monday.All apartments in this first-of-its-kind gated......

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

'India needs at least 70,000 to 80,000 eyewear stores; our 2,000 stores are just a drop in the ocean.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Lenskart/Facebook Ahead of its debut on the Bombay Stock Exchange......

Non-metro cities fuel India's online Diwali sales

Non-metro cities drove this year's online Diwali shopping boom, accounting for nearly three-quarters of total e-commerce volume, with tier 3 cities contributing over 50 per cent, according to......

The Movies That Are Ruling The Box Office

'Gujarati films are crossing the Rs 100 crore mark, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra has surged past Rs 300 crore, Marathi film Dashaavtar has already topped Rs 50 crore and Tamil blockbuster Coolie has......

Guess How Many People Watch OTT?

OTT users have crossed the 600 million mark which is around 41 per cent of India's population. IMAGE: Tamannaah Bhatia and Diana Penty in Amazon Prime Video's latest show Do You Wanna Partner. The......

Adolescence Star Wins Emmy, Says Namaste

IMAGE: Stephen Graham, left, signed off his speech with Namaste. Photograph: Kind courtesy Emmys/Television Academy/Instagram Stephen Graham won two awards at the 77th Emmys, including Best Actor......

'My Naada Was Stuck And I Couldn't Untie It'

'Pahlaj Nihalani came to my rescue. There was no Instagram in those days so I didn't recognise him.''I almost fainted when he told me he was Pahlaj Nihalani, the producer of Ilzaam, the hit film......

Poise & Precision: How Jemimah Steered India Home

Displaying exceptional composure, Jemimah absorbed the pressure early, rotating the strike smartly before unfurling a series of crisp boundaries once set. IMAGE: An emotional Jemimah Rodrigues......

'India shouldn't have an all-format captain'

If Gill is handed the T20I mantle, he will be the fourth Indian captain after Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to hold all-format captaincy.  IMAGE: Under Shubman's Gill's......

Preeti Pawar storms into semis after year-long setback

IMAGE: Preeti Pawar defeated fellow Hangzhou Asian Games bronze medallist Nigina Uktamova of Uzbekistan. Returning after a year away from international action and a draining battle with Hepatitis......

Historic! J&K Register First Ever Ranji Win Over Delhi

IMAGE: Jammu and Kashmir opener Qamran Iqbal celebrates after hitting the winning runs against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy match on Tuesday. Photograph: Screengrab via BCCI Domestic/X Delhi's......

How India Spinners Triggered Chaotic Aussie Collapse!

Australia lost their last nine wickets for 52 runs at Carrara stadium. IMAGE: Washington Sundar cleaned up Australia's tail by scalping three wickets giving away as many runs in 1.2 overs.......