'US didn't tell Pakistan to oust me'

'From what evidence has come up, General Bajwa somehow managed to tell the Americans that I was anti-American.''And so, it [the plan to oust me] wasn't imported from there. It was exported from......

BJP's Gujarat show: Brand Modi towers above all

The enduring sway Prime Minister Narendra Modi has on the Gujarati consciousness has led the BJP to the best-ever tally for any party in the state assembly polls, reducing to insignificance......

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

'Not a single bullet was fired, but we were warning the enemy not to continue with their antics!'IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe finds out how the Light Combat Helicopter, which will be......

Nothing Surprising About Agnipath

Agnipath may be an exercise to address the genuine needs of the armed forces.But overall, it betrays the tendency to use the military and paramilitary for employment generation and shaping a......

2022: 6 Positives For India

In a country that is often focused on ways in which it falls short, the start of a year is a good time to remind oneself of such positives, observes T N Ninan. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

Monsoon withdrawal delayed, might begin after mid-Sep: IMD

This should augur well for the rabi crops as delayed withdrawal will leave enough moisture in the soil for early sowing. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Once again the withdrawal of......

Why blame DeMo and GST? Slowdown was on for over a decade

The watchdogs of the economy have not been barking and it is high time we noticed it, says Shreekant Sambrani. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Even the woman on the street unlearned in......

Are achche din here for India's IT sector?

A new motivation needs to spread through the existing ranks to upskill and reskill themselves in the 55 new job roles for digital, says Ganesh Natarajan. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com. It......

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

With the mad rush of celebrities, paparazzi, official photographers and influencers on red carpets and parties, people almost forget that the Cannes Film Festival is firstly, a celebration of world......

OTT This Week: Aamir, Madhuri, Akshay...

Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Akshay Kumar headline OTT offerings this week. Plus, you'll find aliens, spirits, serial killers... Sukanya Verma lists them out. Laal Singh ChaddhaWhere to......

'Mumtaz looked great in Western clothes'

'Other designers take empty suitcases and go shopping for the actors's clothes in New York.''To me, this is bankruptcy of imagination.' IMAGE: Mumtaz with Feroz Khan and Dharmendra in Aadmi Aur......

The BEST and WORST Movies of 2019

The year began amidst peak election fever. Across a flurry of jingoistic dramas and political biopics hitting the screen, extended election campaigns and propaganda masqueraded as cinema. Still a......

Australia's Morris wants to 'intimidate' India with pace

IMAGE: Fast bowler Lance Morris, who is part of Australia's squad for the four-Test series in India, has the ability to rack up deliveries at 150-plus kmph. Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images......

'I will never claim I was the man who made Rohit Sharma'

'Rohit had so much talent that he would have made it anyhow, under any coach, but I am happy I was able to guide him.' IMAGE: Dinesh Lad, who will be presented the prestigious Dronacharya Award......

NBA: Pascal Siakam nets 40 in Raptors' OT win over Celtics

IMAGE: Cleveland Cavaliers' guard Darius Garland (10) celebrates his three-point basket in the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic during their NBA match at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in......

Cincinnati Open round-up: Federer eases through; Bencic rolls on

Switzerland's Roger Federer returns a forehand to Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut during the Western & Southern Open at the Lidler Family Tennis Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday. Photograph: Maddie......

In comeback bid, Gambhir has 'burning desire to excel'

India's Gautam Gambhir during a India nets session at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on July 7, 2014. Photograph: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images Gymnastics and mixed martial arts do not come naturally to......