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'Taliban resurgence will boost morale of sleeper cells in India'

'India has to ensure its borders are properly sealed and there is no infiltration from PoK.' IMAGE: A member of the Afghan army's special forces in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.A photograph shot......

Why is Blinken Rushing to Delhi?

The elephant in the room will permeate the conversations, predicts Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be the second high level official of the Biden......

'If we want to escape future waves, we need more and more vaccination

'Wherever the Delta variant is spreading, and the population is not vaccinated, there is death and devastation.' IMAGE: Vaccination in Mumbai, July 23, 2021. Photograph: ANI Photo IMAGE: Tourists......

Pakistan moves up the power ladder on world stage

Pakistan is once again becoming a frontline State in big-power rivalry.But this time around, Pakistan stands to gain out of its geography, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Pakistan's......

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

'If journalism is the first draft of history, then photojournalism is the first draft of its evidence,' Raghu Rai, arguably India's finest living photojournalist, tells Pavan Lall. IMAGE: Indira......

Higher inflation to help RBI remain dovish in Aug review: Report

Describing the recent two consecutive spikes in retail inflation beyond the 6 per cent as a 'transitory hump', a Wall Street brokerage on Monday said it expects the RBI to overlook it and......

Despite security risks, 95% Indian cos to continue with WFH

Around 95 per cent of Indian companies are planning to stick with remote working for the next two years, at least, according to a survey by ManageEngine, the IT management division of Zoho......

How Zeta acquired Unicorn status in the very first round of funding

In the start-up world, hitting the $1-billion mark, which accords the “Unicorn” tag, is a milestone. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Enterprises typically reach the milestone only......

TCS Q1 profit up 28.5% to Rs 9,008 crore

IT major TCS on Thursday posted a 28.5 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 9,008 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2021. IMAGE: TCS chief executive officer and managing......

JLR's retail sales up 68% in Q1

Tata Motor's owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Tuesday reported a 68 per cent increase in retail sales for the first quarter ended June 30 at 124,537 units as compared with the same period of the......

Why Bob Dylan's music mattered to India

The unconventional music of the Nobel Laureate might have nothing connecting Indians to it. But there is a reason he has a following here, notes T C A Srinivasa Raghavan. IMAGE: Bob Dylan has been......

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

'Of the people here in Europe who have watched The Story of Film: A New Generation, the most talked-about clip is the one from Ram Leela.' IMAGE: Ranveer Singh in Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram Leela.......

A Story that INSPIRES Girls to DREAM!

'Skater Girl is India's first film on skateboarding and I hope that it inspires girls and boys across the world and brings them hope.' IMAGE: Rachel Sanchita Gupta in Skater Girl. Rarely does a......

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

'There is a lot of money coming into the business, people are consuming a lot of content, there is no dearth of new films and shows coming out of India and being available worldwide.' IMAGE:......

Lagaan: How much was Yashpal Sharma paid?

'Reenaji said they would be giving Rs 1.5 lakh to everyone, as the budget was very low.''So I blurted out, "Madam, do lakh toh hone chahiye".' Photograph: Kind courtesy Yashpal Sharma/Instagram......

Tokyo Olympics: Medals Table

Check out the medals tally at the Tokyo Olympics: RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal 1 Japan 13 4 5 22 2 China 12 6 9 27 3 United States of America 11 11 9 31 4 Russian Olympic......

Olympics Athletics: Who can fill the 'Bolt-hole'?

IMAGE: Jamaica's Usain Bolt celebrates after winning gold in the men's 200 metres final at the Rio Olympics. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters Usain Bolt bestrode athletics as a colossus for a......

Sporting moments to look out for at Tokyo 2020

Superheroes the world over come head to toe in spandex. So too here in Tokyo, where the one person with the best shot at making – or even saving – these most beleaguered of Olympic......

Messi pic breaks records on Instagram

Photograph: Kind courtesy Lionel Messi/Instagram Lionel Messi's picture with the Copa America trophy has become Instagram's most-liked sports photograph. After inspiring Argentina to win......

SEE: Weightlifter Mirabai arrives in Tokyo

IMAGE: Mirabai Chanu at the Games Village in Tokyo on Friday. Photograph: Saikhom Mirabai Chanu/Twitter Ace Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu on Friday arrived in Tokyo ahead of the......

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