IndiGo Crisis: 'Well-Orchestrated To Pressure Government, DGCA'

'Where rostering systems are automated and duty time software interfaces directly with DGCA, the assertion that they suddenly discovered crew shortages is simply implausible.' 'If adequate crew......

Not even...: Taliban on Trump's Bagram air base demand

Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has firmly rejected calls by United States President Donald Trump to reclaim control of Bagram Air Base, declaring that "not even one metre of......

The Importance Of Putin's India Visit

The enduring relationship between the two countries have survived the disintegration of the erstwhile USSR in 1991, the end of the Cold War and the regime change in both countries, points out Rup......

'Pakistan Under Complete Army Control, Not Good News For India'

'Can a nuclear-armed nation sustain itself indefinitely under overt military rule without catastrophic consequences for itself and the region? History suggests otherwise.' IMAGE: Pakistan's army......

India Opens Doors To Foreign Banks, But...

But selectively, with regulatory scrutiny and special approval, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   In September 2006, the Union government had put the Satara......

Why Short-Sellers Are Key For Balanced Market

When shorts are based on perceived corporate mismanagement or malfeasance, as in cases like Enron and Satyam, they enable the financial system to work efficiently, points out Devangshu Datta.......

India, Russia Warm Arctic Ties With Ship Deal

One key development is the direct cargo connection between Chennai and Vladivostok, a crucial Russian port on the Northern Sea Route. IMAGE: A Russian ice-breaker ship.   India and Russia are in......

India's legacy liquor brands raise a toast to growth, reinvention

By 10 am, Rakshit N Jagdale is already deep into the rhythm of the day, which promises to be a carousel of meetings, calls, and strategic decisions. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Amrut As managing......

Helen: The Lesser Known Actor

After spinning into the spotlight with the hit song-and-dance number Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu in Howrah Bridge (1958), Helen signed scores of films as a dancer.But Helen was raring to step out of......

The 'Bad Girl' Returns To Films

'If I had the chance now, I would have continued acting.''The cultures of Maharashtra and Bengal are different and I felt I had to give my best to be a good daughter-in-law and an ideal wife.''I......

When Aamir, Amitabh Fought...

'People ask me about my biggest action sequence; this is it, because it involved two giants of Indian cinema.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan's action stunt in Ra.One. Photograph: Kind courtesy Parvez......

'One Actor Can Only Do So Much Work'

'I had not even realised I had done almost 100 films.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Pankaj Tripathi/Instagram Pankaj Tripathi revealed that wooing his wife Mridula was far more difficult than wooing......

'We are clear, we want to go with an Indian captain'

IMAGE: Will Jemimah Rodrigues lead Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026? Photograph: BCCI Delhi Capitals (DC) co-owner Parth Jindal has cleared the air regarding captaincy after the franchise bought South......

FIFA stares at mammoth challenges ahead of 2026 World Cup draw

US host cities, notably in the Midwest, the Southeast and parts of the Southwest, are expected to experience extreme heat and high humidity during June and July, with thunderstorms potentially......

'He can't be 14': When Shastri had to calm Hayden

‘He was hitting Mohammed Siraj and Ishant Sharma 10 rows back over extra cover and midwicket. Haydos said, ‘Oh, he can’t be 14!’ IMAGE: Vaibhav Suryavanshi tore apart some of India’s......

K L Rahul Returns To Dad Duties

IMAGE: K L Rahul enjoys a well-earned break. Photographs: KL Rahul/Instagram   After a stellar outing in England, K L Rahul is making the most of his downtime with family. Rahul, who finished as......

Will Rain Wreck India's Must-Win Test?

IMAGE: Rain looms over the crucial Old Trafford Test. Photograph: Emirates Old Trafford/X As India and England prepare to lock horns in the fourth Test at Old Trafford from July 23, all eyes are......