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Intense heatwave sweeps eastern states, spreads to south India: IMD

The searing heatwave sweeping large parts of east India continued unabated and spread to southern parts of the country on Tuesday, the India meteorological department said. Maximum temperatures......

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Indications are that the DMK combine will win more seats than the AIADMK and BJP, but is facing a tough fight in about half a dozen from the rest, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy of the electoral......

Kerala woman cadet onboard ship seized by Iran returns home

The sole woman crew member of an Israel-linked container vessel seized by Iran's military, Ann Tessa Joseph, who was released by Iranian authorities and arrived in Kochi, on Thursday expressed......

'Great hatred for word M': Owaisi on BJP's manifesto

Alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party has hatred towards minorities, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi said the saffron party even refused to mention the word......

'India is not strictly a federal democracy'

'What happened to Andhra Pradesh? It is the perfect example of the transientness of Federal Units.' 'Federalism is a transient thing in this country.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas......

Iran-Israel Flare-Up Tests India's Oil Reserves

'Any escalation that may hit the oil production of Iran or affect the oil transit through the Strait can result in a spike in oil prices.' IMAGE: The apparent remains of a ballistic missile in the......

View Consumption Survey Numbers With Caution

Could the MPCE survey results be used as a basis of reconstructing the Consumer Price Index with new weights, asks Madan Sabnavis. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters The Survey on household......

Tractor stocks may have bumpy ride in near-term; stay selective: Analysts

After a stellar run on the bourses that saw tractor stocks rise up to 52 per cent, analysts are turning cautious on the sector as muted demand trends may weigh in the near-term. Photograph:......

Air India, TASL to invest Rs 2,300 crore in Karnataka

Air India and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL), a player in aerospace and defence solutions, on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Karnataka government for an investment of......

War Has Broken Between IT Giants

Trouble started brewing after Cognizant announced that Ravi Kumar, former Infosys president, would be taking over as the Nasdaq-listed company's CEO. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted......

'I haven't done homework for my films'

'I am a spontaneous actor. I follow what works for the character.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyamani If there was a pan-India list of Southern actors who have successfully crossed over to......

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Students and principals at the primary and senior schools that Oscar winner Cillian Murphy attended in Cork, Ireland, tell Rediff.com what the triumph means to them. All Photographs and Videos:......

What Makes Rashmika A National Crush

After delivering the biggest hit of her career with Animal, Rashmika Mandanna finds herself on this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 achievers list. From making her mark in the acting world across......

Will These South Movies Be Blockbusters?

2023 was not a great year for southern movies trying to make a mark on a pan India level. The only film that managed some sort of business was Prabhas' Salaar. Will these 2024 releases -- bookended......

Rachin Ravindra making a splash in IPL 2024!

Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI Keeping a clear head and showing plenty of positive intent has helped Chennai Super Kings batsman Rachin Ravindra make a strong start to his Indian Premier League......

Captaincy would not have been a surprise for Rutu: Ashwin

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni had given Ruturaj Gaikwad a hint about captaincy last year itself. Photograph: Chennai Super Kings/X Star India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin opened up on Ruturaj Gaikwad......

IPL Opener: Kohli targets historic feats vs CSK

Photograph: Kind courtesy RCB/X Star India batter Virat Kohli will be taking to the crease for the first time after January 2024 during the season opener of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024......

Guess who's going to The Hundred? Smriti and Richa!

Photograph: Kind courtesy RCB/X Star India batter Smriti Mandhana and wicketkeeper batter Richa Ghosh are the only two Indians picked up in the Hundred 2024 draft for the upcoming season. Mandhana......

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

IMAGE: Mitchell Starc opened up on how his former coach told him to 'harden up'. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters As he gears up to surpass legendary Dennis Lillee in the tally of Test......

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