'China Wants India On A Tight Leash'

'China's basic purpose of taking the Shaksgam Valley was access to the Indian Ocean.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin, China. Photograph:......

Apple harvest made J-K man quit Red Fort terror plot

Investigations into the 'white collar' terror module busted after the recent car bombing near Red Fort showed that the mastermind Dr Umar-un Nabi had attempted to recruit a second suicide bomber......

77th Republic Day parade to witness many firsts

The sesquicentenary of 'Vande Mataram' will be the dominant theme of this year's Republic Day Parade, with enclosure backdrops along the Kartavya Path displaying old paintings illustrating the......

Chinese man detained in J-K, searched CRPF deployments, Art 370 on phone

The mobile phone of a Chinese national, detained in Srinagar for "violation" of visa rules, has been sent for a thorough forensic examination as he had visited places of strategic importance in......

'Money Is Not A Problem For Me'

'I can sanction projects worth Rs 20 trillion annually as of today.''But my system is only capable of executing projects worth Rs 3 trillion to Rs 4 trillion.' IMAGE: Union Minister for Road......

OTT Films: 2025's Top 10 Male Performances

Since there is no box office pressure on OTT, actors are willing to experiment with roles, as well as open to performing with greater sincerity. Deepa Gahlot picks the 10 Best Male Performances of......

2025's Top 10 OTT Male Performances

2025 had interesting performances on OTT series and films. Deepa Gahlot picks the Top 10 Male OTT Performances.   Zahan Kapoor, Black WarrantWhere to watch: Netflix In his first major role in the......

Huma's Superhero Kashmir Connection

IMAGE: Huma Qureshi. Photograph: Umar Ganie for Rediff Huma Qureshi says the Hindi film industry is difficult but anything is possible if one works hard and has God on his side. Huma was in......

Aamir Khan Experiences The Maha Kumbh

'The photographs showcase different emotions of India and the power of faith. For someone who couldn't visit the historic gathering, these pictures take me there.' IMAGE: Aamir Khan launched The......

IPL auction: Uncapped Auqib Dar costliest buy from J&K

IMAGE: Auqib Dar is the costliest player from Jammu and Kashmir to be sold at the IPL auction. Photograph: Auqib Dar/Instagram Uncapped pacer Auqib Dar received a lot of interest from franchises......

Vijay Hazare: Rinku & Co fire in unison as UP thrash Hyderabad

IMAGE: Rinku Singh hit a 48-ball 67 to guide Uttar Pradesh to an 84-run win over Hyderabad in their opening match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, in Rajkot, on Wednesday. Photograph: BCCI Uttar......

Trophies, Transition, Heartbreak: Team India's Roller Coaster 2025

IMAGE: India's players celebrate winning the ICC Champions Trophy after beating New Zealand in the final in Dubai. Photograph: ANI Photo 2025 was a pure roller coaster for Indian cricket fans -- a......

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

IMAGE: Divya Deshmukh not only became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women's World Cup, she also instantly secured the prestigious Grandmaster title. Photograph: FIDE/Maria......

Umran could be KKR's 'X-factor' in IPL 2026: Narine

IMAGE: Tearaway pacer Umran Malik is set for his KKR debut in IPL 2026 after missing last season due to a hip injury. Photograph: ANI Photo Mystery spinner Sunil Narine says Kolkata Knight Riders......