Kissinger used racist, misogynist language for then PM Indira Gandhi

Henry Kissinger, the veteran American diplomat who died at the age of 100, was known for his disdain towards India's leadership in the 1970s and even had used racist and misogynist language for the......

President Murmu flags cost, use of English as hurdles to justice

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said the "cost" and the use of the English language in the higher judiciary are among the hindrances in the way of equal access to justice, and emphasised on......

After Thailand, Sri Lanka, this country to allow visa-free entry to Indians

Malaysia will grant a 30-day visa-free entry for Indian and Chinese citizens from December 1, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced, joining Thailand and Sri Lanka in recent weeks to offer......

How dengue in India is linked to climate change

The lights above washing the hospital corridor with a dim glow, a frantic Jenpu Rongmei rushed to see his 12-year-old nephew Nina who had been admitted the night before with fever and body ache. He......

'China slows, India grows': S&P pegs 7% GDP growth for India by 2026

India's GDP growth rate will rise to 7 per cent by 2026 compared to 4.6 per cent for China, S&P Global Ratings said on Tuesday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In a report titled 'China......

India Inc net profit share in GDP now just shy of 5% after robust Q2

India Inc’s net profit as a percentage of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) is just shy of reaching 5 per cent, bolstered by strong earnings growth in the second quarter of 2023-24.......

Can Sensex Hit 86,000 in 2024?

Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Leading foreign brokerages, such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Barclays, are upbeat on the Indian equity markets for 2024, even as they remain......

S&P ups India's FY'24 growth forecast to 6.4%

S&P Global Ratings on Monday raised India's growth forecast for the current financial year to 6.4 per cent, from 6 per cent, saying that robust domestic momentum has offset headwinds from high food......

'People who commit these crimes look like ordinary people'

'These crimes have left a dark mark on my thoughts and conscience.' Nikhil Nagesh Bhat wants his stories to reach as many people as possible because he feels they are important. One of the reasons......

Sunny Or Disha? Alaya Or Manushi?

Bollywood stars raised the glam quotient at Lifestyle Asia's Diwali party. Sunny Leone looks stunning.   Sunny was accompanied by husband Daniel Weber.   Disha Patani always makes the......

'Important for Indian players to compete against different footballing cultures'

IMAGE: Luis Garcia believes Indian football can grow leaps and bounds with more exposure. Photograph: Kind courtesy Luis Garcia/X Spain and Liverpool legend Luis Garcia believes that Indian......

Was upset but it's not in anyone's hand: Axar on missing out on World Cup

IMAGE: After missing out on the ODI World Cup, Axar Patel shifts focus to next year’s T20 World Cup. Photograph: BCCI India spinner Axar Patel has admitted that he was upset after missing......

Axar's redemption: World Cup heartbreak to T20s hero

Needed to bowl stump to stump to negate dew factor: Axar Patel IMAGE: Axar Patel celebrates Travis Head’s wicket. Photograph: BCCI It required a lot of mental fortitude to come back......

Country before franchise leagues, PCB tells its players

IMAGE: PCB's statement comes after white-ball specialist Haris Rauf, who has played only one Test and nine first-class matches in his career, turned down an offer to tour Australia where Pakistan......

PCB in deadlock with ACC on demanding additional compensation

Photograph: PCB/X Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was on Tuesday caught in a deadlock with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for demanding additional compensation on organising chartered flights......