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Fresh clashes in Kokrajhar: Army, RAF deployed

Fresh clashes erupted allegedly between Bodos and Adivasis in Assam's Kokrajhar on Tuesday, a day after mob violence left two persons dead, following which the Rapid Action Force (RAF) was......

Mpox outbreak in Kerala linked to UAE travel, finds ICMR-NIV study

Findings of the first in-depth analysis of clinical and genomic characteristics of the Clade Ib strain, published in the journal Virology, showed seven of the 10 affected individuals had a history......

Kaziranga's Golden Tigers Roar On Global Stage

Golden tigers -- also known as strawberry tigers -- owe their pale-gold coats and faint stripes to a rare genetic mutation. IMAGE: A rare golden tiger recently spotted in the Kaziranga National......

Trump's Huge Venezuela Gamble

I am inclined to believe that the Venezuela adventure is not an indication of American strength, alas, but rather of American weakness, points out Rajeev Srinivasan. IMAGE: US President Donald......

Was Maduro's Capture A Warning Shot To China?

China has made serious inroads into Latin America, which the US may now be hinting is simply not ok: Stay in your lane, Xi! In simple terms, China will no longer have access to Venezuelan oil,......

World's 9 Fastest-Growing Cities

Asia takes the lead, boasting four Indian cities on the list, according to the 2024 Savills Growth Hubs Index. Out of 230 cities analysed for their economy, population, and wealth, the report names......

Budget 2026: Next 5 Reforms Needed To Boost Growth

Sustaining 8 per cent-plus growth rates is necessary if we are to reach high-income status by 2047, points out Amitabh Kant. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff For the first half of this year,......

The Illusion Of India's 8% Growth

The key question is how much of the latest growth record represents recovery from the 2020-2021 downturn, and what is the sustainable growth rate now, asks T N Ninan. Photograph: Francis......

Intel, Tata in JV to make, assemble semiconductors in India

US-based chip maker Intel has signed an agreement with Tata Group to manufacture and assemble semiconductors in India for the local market, the Indian conglomerate said on Monday. Image used for......

Trump Group To Invest Rs 1 Trillion In Telangana

The announcement comes a day after the state government proposed renaming a prominent stretch of road, running alongside the US consulate general, in Hyderabad as Donald Trump Avenue. IMAGE: Nobel......

Why Movie Companies Are Looking Beyond Films

They are venturing into allied businesses, which range from starting talent management agencies to music labels to tap into every possible monetisable opportunity to appeal to investors. IMAGE:......

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough. This list takes into......

World Rapid: Carlsen reigns supreme; Arjun, Humpy 3rd

Humpy fell behind Zhu and Goryachkina to settle for the third spot after coming so close to clinching her third world rapid title. IMAGE: With 9.5 points, Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi finished third......

World Rapid chess: Erigaisi, Gukesh in lead with Carlsen

IMAGE: World No.1 Magnus Carlsen was held to a draw by Arjun Erigaisi on the opening day of the FIDE World Rapid Championships in Doha late on Friday. Photograph: Anna Shtourman/FIDE Reigning......

World Rapid: Humpy in joint lead; Gukesh, Erigaisi stay in hunt

IMAGE: Koneru Humpy shares the lead with China's Zhu Jiner on 6.5 points in the women's section at the FIDE World Rapid Championships in Doha. Photograph: Lennart Ootes/FIDE Reigning champion......

World Rapid Championships: Krishna, 15, in joint lead with Carlsen

IMAGE: Kerala teenager Krishna Goutham shares the lead with World No 1 Magnus Carlsen, top Indian exponent Arjun Erigaisi, and Vladislav Artemiev. Photograph: Anna Shtourman/FIDE Teenage......

Nihal Sarin beats the odds, claims Tata Steel Rapid crown

IMAGE: Nihal Sarin sealed the 'Open' title in Round 9 with a calm draw against five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand. Photograph: Nihal Sarin/Instagram Young Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin......