Uddhav-Koshiyari letter war, this time over women's safety

Days after Maharashtra Governor BS Koshyari wrote a letter for convening a special session of the state assembly against the backdrop of the Sakinaka rape and murder, chief minster Uddhav Thackeray......

Taliban Will Be Around For A Long While

Unless the Taliban goofs up in a big way, which seems highly unlikely, we are looking at a regime that will be around for quite a long while, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Talibs on......

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Farmers took the national centrestage on Tuesday as their call for a ‘Bharat Bandh' to push for a repeal of the new agri laws disrupted life in myriad ways with shops closed, transport......

Like a scene from Mars: California skies glow orange as wildfires continue

The Bay Area in California awoke to a scene straight out of Mars. Orange and even red skies blanketed San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley, and ash rained down, with wildfires raging far in the......

Reliance buys New York's premium luxury hotel Mandarin Oriental for $98.15 mn

Mandarin Oriental New York, the premium luxury hotel a subsidiary of Reliance Industries is acquiring, is known for its much-in-demand ballroom, five-star spa and eating and drinking venues,......

Ambani buys Britain's iconic country club Stoke Park

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd has bought Britain's iconic country club and luxury golf resort, Stoke Park, for 57 million pounds (about Rs 592 crore). The acquisition adds to......

A better world after Covid?

It is time to shrug off the ideological shackles about the way we work, play and live, says Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Most of us, unless we are professional......

IPL 2022: What makes this batting coach stand out from the rest

'For lack of knowledge, former players and coaches feels that power-hitting it is just about keeping your hands up and clearing your front leg (to whack it out of the park). It is a lot more than......

IPL: Will Wood add firepower to Punjab Kings' batting?

IMAGE: Julian Ross Wood is considered a pioneer in power-hitting coaching having worked with players across IPL, the Big Bash League and other T20 leagues around the world. Photograph: Punjab......

Day 14: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

China's 'snow princess' Gu triumphs in halfpipe, bags second gold IMAGE: Gu Ailing Eileen of China in action during the Freestyle Skiing Women's Freeski Halfpipe Final Run 2 at Genting Snow Park,......

Djokovic prepared to miss Grand Slams if COVID jab made mandatory

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic said he hopes to compete for "many more years" but added that the freedom to choose what he wants to put into his body is more important to him than any title. Photograph:......

Day 4: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Freestyle skiing- China's Gu wins Bir Air gold IMAGE: Gu Ailing Eileen of China reacts after her run during the Freestyle skiing Women's Freeski Big Air final Run 2 at the Big Air Shougang,......