Airbus payout adds new twist in Rafale vs Eurofighter deal

Airbus' $99 million payout puts a new light on Eurofighter's 'unsolicited bid' to the Modi government, reducing the cost of the Typhoon fighter by 20 per cent, making it in retrospect significantly......

43 officials in Indian diplomatic missions to face action

The government is taking action with regard to complaints against 43 officials of Indian diplomatic missions in 17 countries facing a variety of charges including corruption and dereliction of......

Rajya Sabha MP, close to Jagan, indicted in US

US indicts Rajya Sabha MP K V P Ramachandra Rao, a close associate of Y S Rajasekhara Reddy and his son Jaganmohan Reddy, in bribery and corruption case. Rediff.com's Suman Guha Mozumder reports......

A diehard socialist and a complex bundle of contradictions

In George Fernandes’s passing, many will mourn him -- even those who disagreed vehemently with him, writes Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE: George Fernandes always fought traditional trajectories.......

India tops world bribery list!

India won the notorious distinction of topping the Bribe Payers' Index 2006 compiled by Transparency International, a global anti-corruption group.Acording to the findings of the group, India and......

The richest countries in the world

India’s exponential growth in the last decade has made it the 10th largest economy in the world. But it lacks far behind (ranks 163) when you look at the richest economies in the world.......

Chocolate connoisseur? Interesting facts you must know

Currently a ton of cocoa costs about $1,845 (€1,500) at the exchange, $25,610 (€20,821) at big chocolate producers like Barry Callebaut and $32,082 (€26,083) in the shop. Image: A......

Breakdancing gets provisional okay for 2024 Olympics

The Paris 2024 organising committee in February proposed surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing as well as breakdancing for inclusion in the Games. IMAGE: Thomas Bach, President of the......

FIFA World Cup diary: Tite angrily denies any contact with Real Madrid

IMAGE: Brazil caoch Tite during a training session. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Action Images via Reuters Brazil coach Tite angrily denied on Saturday that he had been in contact with Real Madrid......

Sports Shorts: Sharma in joint lead at CIMB, eyes maiden PGA Tour title

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday  Shubhankar Sharma was in joint lead after 54 holes for the second time in a PGA Tour event, as he carded 6-under 66 to reach......

Euro 2016: Spotlight back on the pitch

IMAGE: A view inside the Parc des Princes in Paris. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images. Bigger than ever, the European Championship kicks off in Paris next month with a four-week feast of......

Preview: Who's going to take the Euro 2016 Cup home?

IMAGE: Thomas Mueller celebrates with his teammates scoring during the EURO 2016 Qualifier between Scotland and Germany at Hamden Park in Glasgow. Photograph: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images. Bigger......