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Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

A former Indian Army officer, who had joined one of the United Nations agencies three weeks ago, was killed in war-torn Rafah in Gaza, becoming the 'first international casualty' for the world body......

'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

While the responses of the candidates were predictable, depending on which side they belonged to, an interesting point slipped through when Rahul Shewale cited the Dharavi Redevelopment Project as......

LG recommends NIA probe against Kejriwal for funding from banned SFJ

Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has recommended a National Investigation Agency probe against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on a complaint that his Aam Aadmi Party allegedly received political funding......

Has BJP Fallen In Congress Trap?

On balance, RG contesting from Raebareli instead of Amethi isn't the masterstroke the party's adherents are touting it to be, but neither is it the blunder the BJP and its tame media is framing it......

181 VCs, academicians accuse Rahul of spreading falsehood

As many as 181 academicians, including vice chancellors and former VCs, have accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of spreading "falsehood" regarding the appointment process for university heads and......

India all set to overtake Japan as 4th largest economy by 2025, predicts Amitabh Kant

Citing various macroeconomic parameters that are doing pretty well, India's G20 Sherpa and former CEO of Niti Aayog Amitabh Kant projected that the country is all set to overtake Japan as 4th......

'Govt won't privatise GIC Re at this stage'

'Because it is the only public sector company in this sector, currently.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Chairman and Managing Director of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re)......

India's gold demand up 8% in Q4 despite high price

India's gold demand rose 8 per cent annually to 136.6 tonne in the March quarter helped by a strong economic environment despite prices touching historic highs, according to the World Gold Council.......

'Markets Are Too Confident, Excited, Aggressive'

'The main worry is lots of new investors coming into the markets in order to make a quick buck/easy money.' 'Those things are happening again and have happened in the past as well.''All that has......

Deloitte pegs India's FY25 GDP growth at 6.6%

Deloitte India on Friday said it estimates India's GDP growth at 6.6 per cent in the current fiscal helped by consumption expenditure, exports rebound and capital flows. Photograph: Anushree......

Family Star Review: Vijay Devarkonda Can't Save This Romance

There is only so much that Vijay Deverakonda is allowed to work on from a clueless script that bounces from one wrong choice to another, observes Arjun Menon. Vijay Deverakonda joined hands with......

The Kriti Sanon Mark Sheet: See How Much She Scored!

Even the nerdiest cannot escape the lure of showbiz. Kriti Sanon was studying to become an engineer until modelling and movies beckoned. Sans a famous surname or connections in the film industry,......

10 Tamil Comedies You Must Watch On OTT

Comedies are a difficult genre to pull off in today's day and age, thanks to the audiences' increasing exposure to diverse content and dwindling attention spans. Still, there are quite a few Tamil......

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

No recent Tamil family has captured the downside of aging with such levity as Suresh Mari's J Baby, about an elderly lady, whose sudden disappearance forces her children and dear ones to take note......

Djokovic struck on head by water bottle while signing autographs

IMAGE: Serbia's Novak Djokovic signs autographs for fans after winning his Italian Open Round of 64 match against France's Corentin Moutet at the Foro Italico, Rome, on Friday. Photograph: Claudia......

Who excluded Kishan, Iyer from central contracts?

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were excluded from the BCCI's central contract for ignoring the directive to play Ranji Trophy. Photograph: BCCI The exclusion of Ishan Kishan and......

The Sanju Samson journey: Kerala's own cult hero

IMAGE: RR skipper Sanju Samson, who is enjoying a strong run in the ongoing IPL edition, is set to play in the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup. Photograph: BCCI Sanju Samson, then a skinny......

Lara on how to save Tests in time of flourishing franchise leagues

IMAGE: 'I like the Test Championship and I think it is important to make sure that the game remains relevant.' Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Admitting that T20 leagues have devoured a lot of......

One of the strongest people I know: Nayar backs Shreyas amid career setbacks

IMAGE: Abhishek Nayar hailed Shreyas Iyer's ability to deal with the recent career setbacks . Photograph: BCCI Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians, Kolkata......

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