'Was the five-day pause ever meant to hold, or was it simply another instrument of signaling, of positioning, of buying time in a war where even the pauses are tactical?' asks Prem Panicker in his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.
As bombs fall and fascists rise in Britain, it is left to an over-the-hill thug to save his country from Nazi-engineered ruin, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Governance uncertainty and leadership visibility gap are likely to keep the stock under pressure in the near term, said Nomura in a report.
Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty closed nearly 1 per cent higher, marking their third consecutive day of gains, supported by a slight decrease in crude oil prices and positive global market trends.
There may have few guests at the wedding but Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur threw open the doors for their reception, inviting a happy mix of film and cricket folk.
The Indian government has blocked 300 websites and applications involved in illegal gambling and betting activities, including online sports betting platforms, online casinos, and satta/matka networks, as part of its efforts to create a safe and responsible online gaming ecosystem.
An oil tanker carrying Saudi crude safely reached Mumbai after crossing the war-hit Strait of Hormuz with its tracking system briefly switched off.
Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting supports Marco Jansen's late arrival for the IPL, acknowledging logistical challenges faced by South African players after the T20 World Cup.
The pause gives the US time to breathe, to regroup, to move its expeditionary force into position without risk of interception along the way. It gives Iran nothing -- on the ground, attacks against its infrastructure continue apace. Prem Panicker in his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.
At least 19 people have died in Karachi, Pakistan, due to severe rainstorms, thunderstorms, and strong winds, causing building collapses and electrocution.
Don't respond immediately. Take two slow breaths before you start speaking. Even a few seconds of peace can prevent the situation from escalating, says rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder of the Let Us Talk Foundation.
If the stories are food for the mind then our digestive system has changed. If they are a piece of art, our gaze has altered. This calls for a change not in stories, but in the grammar of storytelling so that it can cut through the deluge and gluttony and force people to savour, appreciate and re-visit it. That is what the creators of Taskaree or Dhurandhar are trying, points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
The rupee plunged to a fresh low of 93.72 against the dollar on Friday, falling 1.15 per cent in a single session - its sharpest one-day decline since February 24, 2022 - as elevated crude oil prices and strong dollar demand from oil-marketing companies and foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) weighed on the currency.
A teacher convicted of murdering Dr Vandana Das in a Kerala hospital has been sentenced to life imprisonment. The prosecution plans to appeal for the death penalty.
The controversy involves mis-selling Credit Suisse AT-I bonds to NRIs as fixed-maturity instruments, later written off after collapse.
'The AIADMK and DMK have 75% of the total votes. 25% of the voters do not support the two majors,' says DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai.
Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of a restaurant employee in Ranchi, Jharkhand, linked to an extortion attempt. The arrests followed a gunfight with police, and the investigation has uncovered a network of bank accounts used for illicit transactions.
Sathya Saran, the woman behind many of India's international pageant wins, reveal why India is no longer bringing the crown home.
A suspended revenue department official has been arrested in Chhattisgarh in connection with an alleged compensation scam related to the Bharatmala road project, which caused a loss of Rs 32 crore to the exchequer.
A teacher convicted of murdering Dr. Vandana Das in a Kerala hospital has been sentenced to life imprisonment, prompting the prosecution to seek the death penalty.
Israel wishes to continue its bombing campaign until Iran's military and industrial infrastructure are degraded to a point where it ceases to pose a threat to Israel. Iran, for its part, has learnt from its experience in the 12-day war of last June. Any ceasefire, it believes, will only be a prelude to another attack on itself. It is determined to convey that any attack on Iran will impose heavy costs on Israel, the US, America's allies in the Gulf -- and on the world at large, points out T T Ram Mohan.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals for staging a firing incident in Paschim Vihar, Delhi, to extort financiers and evade loan repayment by falsely portraying themselves as victims of foreign-based gangsters.
Made in Korea had the potential to be a culturally rich coming-of-age story but settles for a generic template with an underdeveloped location setting, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dismissed concerns regarding the travel plans of overseas players for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) despite ongoing regional tensions. The 11th edition of the PSL is set to begin on March 26 and will feature an increased number of foreign players, particularly from Australia.
Make your Oscar predictions, and see them come true on Hollywood's biggest awards night.
Ramzan is the most sacred month of the Islamic calendar.
After their beautiful wedding on March 11, Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur hosted a reception the next day, and invited their friends over. The guest list saw an enviable list of film stars and cricket legends mingling with each other.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has recused himself from hearing petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the 2023 law regarding the appointment of election commissioners, citing a potential conflict of interest.
Aspirants Season 3 thrives on its character-driven moments and good performances, but is let down by uneven writing and a diluted focus on its breakout character, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
Tighee is a quietly heartfelt drama, shining through sensitively curated human moments and impactful performances, discovers Sreeju Sudhakaran.
'We are getting used to the constant alerts to take shelter, listening to sonic booms from jets flying above us, hearing news of neighbouring ports being targeted, and being the only ship in the terminal.'
India's handling of the Iran crisis reflects a growing strain between strategic autonomy and geopolitical alignment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Hours before his plunge into politics, Nishant met senior JD-U leaders and young MLAs to understand the party's future plans.
An advocate has filed a complaint with the CBFC seeking a ban on the song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke, alleging obscenity and harmful content for minors.
Irish actress Jessie Buckley's powerful performance in Hamnet earns her an Oscar for Best Actress, marking a significant moment for Irish talent.
The new title is likely inspired by the film's first track Maatrubhumi, sung by Arijit Singh.
Ramgopal Varma: 'Even if they think it's a horrible film, it'll do 2,000 crores'.
A bank manager in Ghaziabad was shot dead by a security guard following disputes over salary and leave, leading to the arrest of the guard and an accomplice.
Newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda delight fans by sharing vibrant photos from their Haldi ceremony, offering an intimate look into their wedding celebrations in Udaipur.
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