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Titanic tourist submersible carrying 5 goes missing

Hamish Harding, a British businessman who collaborated with the Indian government to reintroduce eight wild cheetahs from Namibia to India, is among five people who went missing in the Atlantic......

Kharge and Tharoor: Firm loyalist vs agent of change

Senior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor, in the race for the post of Congress president, not only possess contrasting demeanour but have had an equally disparate political journey.......

New Navy Ensign Triggers Debate On Tamil Naval Feats

While acknowledging Shivaji's naval contributions, questions are being raised about the inadequate acknowledgement of Chola sea-power in southern Tamil Nadu, which dates back by a few centuries,......

'Humans have never learned from history'

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Writer Amitav Ghosh spent many of those strange, mind-numbing COVID-19 days of......

India Must Stay in Kabul!

A closure of the Indian mission in Kabul will be a Himalayan blunder at this historic juncture when the wheels of diplomacy and politics are set to accelerate in Afghanistan, argues Ambassador M K......

Choksi lands in Antigua after getting bail

Diamantaire Mehul Choksi has landed in Antigua and Barbuda, where he has been staying since 2018 after leaving India, after 51 days of custody in neighbouring Dominica for illegal entry which his......

Dominica court adjourns Choksi's case hearing till June 25

A Dominica Magistrate Court has adjourned till June 25 the hearing into alleged illegal entry of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi into the Caribbean island nation, local media there reported. On......

Dominica HC adjourns hearing on Choksi habeas corpus petition

Dominica high court on Thursday adjourned the hearing on a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of diamond trader Mehul Choksi, local media reported. Judge Bernie Stephenson will decide the next......

Dominican magistrate denies bail to Mehul Choksi: Local media

A Dominica magistrate has denied bail to absconding diamond tycoon Mehul Choksi, who was arrested on May 23 for alleged illegal entry to the Caribbean island country, the local media reported.......

Dominican govt tells court to reject Choksi's petition

The Government of Dominica has told a court there to reject the habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of businessman Mehul Choksi who had claimed that he was abducted and forcefully brought to the......

March's OTT releases

Just when it seemed like OTT was fading away with very limited original Web series arriving over the last few months, March has sprung quite a few surprises. Maamla Legal HaiWhere to watch?......

Double XL Review: Full of Stereotypes

Between shrieky humour, overstated emotions and done-to-death bouts of London tourism, Double XL plods to kickstart the actual discussion, sighs Sukanya Verma. Every now and then, comes a movie......

Bollywood's Ticket To Hollywood

It's a small world. Desi sightings in Western fare are no longer a rarity. Be it Farhan Akhtar in Ms. Marvel, Shabana Azmi in Halo or Nimrit Kaur in Homeland, it's great to see our stars in......

A NOT-SO-SENSITIVE Guide to Badhaai Do

Badhaai Do carries its audience on the wave of those little farces that come with being queer in India, a land where masculinity still has some say, observes Sreehari Nair. By the end of Badhaai......

Bollywood's REAL LIFE Stories in 2021

Many big Bollywood movies have been pushed forward to 2021, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. Among them are quite a few bio-pics. Joginder Tuteja looks at the real life stories that......

'I've seen God and he bats at No 4 for India in Tests'

As Sachin Tendulkar turns 50, here are memorable words spoken about the batting legend by teammates, ex-cricketers, commentators and opposition. "Tendulkar is to cricket what Michael Jordan is to......

The Indian runner who made history in Boston

'I ran with the Indian flag throughout and, believe me, it is a fantastic feeling.' IMAGE: Sagar Baheti. Last month, runners from all over the world strained every sinew while running the Boston......

India look to avoid Ahmedabad follies in Kanpur

Their batting inconsistency and bowling frailties laid bare in the hard-earned draw in Ahmedabad, India will go into the second Test against Sri Lankaon Tuesdayhoping not to repeat the follies......

Maninder Singh released on bail

Former cricketer Maninder Singh, who was arrested on Tuesday on the charge of possessing cocaine, was released on bail by a Delhi court on Wednesday. Judge H T Malik, additional district and......

'Warne is brave to quit when on top'

Shane Wane is the best Australian cricketer after Sir Don Bradman. That is saying hell of a lot, but, fortunately, this is true. I have sent him a message of good wishes on his brave decision to......

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