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Excessive lighting may have triggered Nowgam blast, says probe

Preliminary investigations into the accidental explosion that ripped through the Nowgam police station late Friday night, killing nine people, suggest that the use of excessive lighting by the......

Did Chandrayaan-3 land on one of the oldest craters of Moon?

India's lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 possibly landed in one of the oldest craters of the Moon, according to scientists who analysed images from the mission and satellites. Photograph: ANI Photo The......

The World's First Suicide Bomber

On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation.Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly......

HC grants bail to ISIS supporter, says fascination not association

The Delhi high court on Monday granted bail to an alleged Islamic State of Iraq and Syria supporter in a case under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, saying his......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

Buoyant demand has failed to push steel prices

The Indian steel industry is faced with a paradox: Rising demand and falling prices. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Demand continues to surge as user industries gather pace, with the World Steel......

'Emirates NBD Is In RBL For 15-20 Years'

'It is not looking at valuation, but investment, growth and ultimately better profit for stakeholders.' Photograph: Mahipal Soni/Rediff UAE-based Emirates NBD PJSC has entered into an agreement......

VinFast disrupts EV market with most affordable midsize SUV

VinFast's VF6 storms into India as the most affordable electric SUV above 4 metres, packing premium features, 468km range, and free charging till 2028 to disrupt the EV market, observes Somnath......

Maruti Victoris: All-Rounder SUV With An Edge

In terms of safety, the Victoris has scored 5 stars in both GNCAP and BNCAP tests and that's a first for Maruti, observes Somnath Chatterjee. IMAGE: Maruti Suzuki's new Victoris. All photographs:......

Maruti Takes On Creta With Victoris

Maruti takes a leap in terms of technology with features like ADAS, a 360-degree camera, ventilated seats, a powered tailgate, audio system with Dolby Atmos and much more. IMAGE: Maruti Suzuki's......

Pather Panchali@70: Beautiful, Broken People

Seventy years after Pather Panchali released on August 26, 1955, we finally get it.Shuttling between the village of Boral and a studio in Calcutta, caught between worrying about the next purse of......

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

'Salman wanted to do the interview properly. That's why he was nervous, you know, that dad should be happy.' IMAGE: Salman Khan with his father Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar at the launch of Angry......

'Women Want To Remain Invisible'

'It is, in a way, my mother's story.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sanya Malhotra/Instagram Like many of us, Arati Kadav first saw Jeo Baby's critically acclaimed Malayalam film The Great Indian......

Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives Review: The Cringe Continues

There is an utter pretentiousness to this world and the supposed hip lives of its characters which makes it plain awkward to watch, complains Mayur Sanap. I don't know how it happened, but we are......

The Crown Review: Appropriate Finale

After the debacle of the first episodes of Season 6, the latter half give an even-handed treatment to intriguing not-so-well-known events of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, observes Vaihayasi Pande......

Dukes ball under fire, maker promises urgent review

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant speaks with umpire Paul Reiffel regarding changing the ball during the first Test against England at Headingley. Photograph: Ed Sykes/Reuters In the eye of a storm, the......

Like These Style Statements At Roland Garros?

The French Open isn't just about blistering backhands and thrilling rallies. It's also a runway for the latest trends in tennis fashion. From bold colours and symbolic designs to innovative......

Hussain accuses England of going soft

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has accused England of going soft since their 2005 Ashes triumph and urged them to improve their mental approach. "I believe England have the raw materials to......