What Will 2022 Bring The World?

From Covid to climate change, Shankar Acharya's look at some of the trends and events that might shape 2022. IMAGE: Medical staff of the M S Ramaiah Hospital and College in Bengaluru wishing India......

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

Not to say that India couldn't have handled the situation better, but on average, it didn't do anywhere near as badly as the naysayers make it out, argues Rajeev Srinivasan. IMAGE: A health worker......

The beauty that lies below the water!

The underwater world has never looked so magical, mysterious and mesmerising. These photographs are some of the stunning medal winners in the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021 contest. The......

Will Bihar be a cakewalk for Nitish-NDA?

The Opposition grand alliance is proving to be a non-starter, with senior RJD leaders reluctant to be ordered about by an immature and entitled Tejashswi, observes Virendra Kapoor. Illustration:......

'Black swan events are becoming increasingly frequent'

If the war in the Israel-Gaza region escalates into a larger West Asian conflict, it could pose problems. IMAGE: Palestinians gather at the site of Israeli strikes on a residential building in......

'There could be new challenges, new battles'

'The Indian economy and the Indian financial sector today remain resilient and much better placed.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Amid much debate over whether the current firm growth in......

Significant room for upside in Indian Hotels stock

Analysts are seeing targets of around Rs 375-Rs 380 for the stock. Devangshu Datta reports. IMAGE: Taj Wayanad Resort & Spa, Kerala. Photograph: Courtesy Taj Hotels. There was a mixed trend in the......

Privatisation of PSBs gets bankers' thumbs up

Exuding confidence in sustaining the tempo of credit growth, public sector bankers said on Wednesday that consolidation in the public sector bank (PSB) space has given them a robust base to scale.......

Anushka's Elegant Cannes Debut

Anushka Sharma made her debut at Cannes and rubbed shoulders with her fellow L'Oreal ambassadors Eva Longoria and Andie MacDowell. Photograph: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images Anushka was a vision in......

Watch The Best Of Satyajit Ray On OTT

Had he not taken his final curtain call on April 23, 1992, Satyajit Ray would still, undoubtedly, have been making movies. His films still dazzle with their technical artistry and are relevant even......

Oscar Winners On OTT This Week

Crime, climate change and cool Oscar winners dominate the OTT menu this week. Sukanya Verma gives us her OTT recommendations for the week.   Everything Everywhere All At OnceWhere to watch?......

Qala Review: Cinematic Beauty

A film that looks and sounds so gorgeous must be welcomed, applauds Deepa Gahlot. On watching Anvita Dutt's second film, Qala, it is clear that she has the cinematic approach of an aesthete. Like......

All eyes on Warner as Proteas loom

IMAGE: Australia's David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne chat during an Australian training session at Allan Border Field in Brisbane, Australia, on Thursday. Photograph: Bradley Kanaris/Getty......

Tokyo Olympics: The 8 contenders for Bolt's 100m crown

With the retirement of three-time champion Usain Bolt, the 100m will have a new gold medallist at Tokyo 2020.Here are eight contenders who may challenge for medals on August 1.TRAYVON BROMELL, 26,......

F1: Mission impossible for Vettel as Hamilton nears fifth title

'I've seen many black swans swimming across the pond in my life... that's why I'd rather wait until it's really done.' IMAGE: Sebastian Vettel is now 67 points behind his Mercedes rival with four......

Day 12: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Zagitova leads with world record, Medvedeva close behind IMAGE: Alina Zagitova of Olympic Athlete from Russia competes in the Figure Skating. Photograph: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Alina Zagitova......

EPL PIX: Chelsea extend lead at the top, United leave it late

Results and images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday IMAGE: Goalkeeper Lee Grant of Stoke City grabs the ball as Gary Cahill, right, of Chelsea celebrates as he scores the......