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The World Is A Dangerous Place

After Donald Trump became president of the United States, he unleashed economic weaponisation, upsetting the old world order, leading to much unrest. If that wasn't all, the threat of an imminent......

Will 'permanently pause' migration from all 3rd world countries: Trump

United States President Donald Trump on Friday said he will “permanently pause" migration from all “third world” countries and deport foreign nationals who are a “security risk” as his......

Not neutral, India is on the side of peace, Modi tells Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday strongly backed the latest efforts to end the war in Ukraine and conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that India will stand shoulder-to-shoulder in......

Nehru wanted to build Babri Masjid, Patel said no: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to build the "Babri masjid" using public funds, but Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel didn't allow......

US-India Tensions Cloud AI 171 Crash Probe

Tensions began soon after Indian authorities proposed flying the American black-box experts to a remote military facility, even as US officials intervened, citing safety and security risks. IMAGE:......

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......

'Strong Reforms, Not Panic, Will Help Ride Out Rupee's Weakness'

'In the long run, India's strong growth story and reforms to make assets globally attractive will determine the rupee's resilience.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The rupee touching the 90......

India a top priority: Prosus CEO

The Dutch investor posted steady growth in its India operations for the six months ended September 30, 2025, led by a stronger PayU performance and continued momentum across its broader portfolio......

The 7-Seater That Just Killed Range Anxiety & High Cost

The Mahindra XEV 9S isn't a sports car, it is a luxury family room on wheels. It prioritises comfort, tech, and ease of driving over corner-carving precision, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com. We......

Anand back in action at World Rapid Team C'ships

Photograph: Kind courtesy Viswanathan Anand/Instagram Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will be in the mix as part of the Freedom team helmed by none other than FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsly in......

FIDE allows players to wear jeans at Doha Rapid & Blitz

Clothing must be neat and free of rips, tears, offensive slogans or prohibited logos. T-shirts, shorts, baseball caps and beachwear remain banned. IMAGE: In December 2024, Magnus Carlsen was......

Carlsen disqualified from World Rapid and Blitz for wearing jeans

IMAGE: Defending champion Magnus Carlsen was disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Championship 2024 after he arrived for Round 9 of the Rapid event on Friday wearing jeans. Photograph:......

Humpy is women's World Rapid champ; Murzin wins men's crown

IMAGE: This is Koneru Humpy's second World Rapid title after she had triumphed in the 2019 edition in Moscow. Photograph: FIDE/Michal Walusza India's Koneru Humpy won an epochal second World......

Erigaisi in joint-lead at World Rapid and Blitz chess

IMAGE: Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi defeated Robson Ray of the United States and Shant Sargsyan of Armenia to move into the top four at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in New......