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Bhairav Battalion Steals Army Day Spotlight

The Bhairav Battalion is positioned between the Para Special Forces and regular infantry units to meet modern warfare requirements, especially in view of drone-intensive warfare. IMAGE: The......

Indigenous equipment a 'strategic necessity': Army chief

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday said the institution is moving forward as a future-ready force and underscored the need for indigenous equipment, calling it a "strategic necessity".......

After US, Israel cuts ties with several UN bodies

Following an examination and discussions held in the aftermath of the United States' decision to withdraw from dozens of international organisations, Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon......

Sunita Williams: 'Humans arguing seems silly when...'

Astronaut Sunita Williams discusses how space travel changed her perspective on life, emphasizing the unity of Earth and the silliness of human conflicts when viewed from space. IMAGE: NASA......

Army Day: India to have rocket-missile force: Gen Dwivedi

India is looking at raising a "rocket-cum-missile" force in view of the evolving regional security situation as both China and Pakistan have similar units, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on......

Industry confidence hits five-qtr high in Oct-Dec: CII survey

Business confidence in India Inc rose to a five-quarter high in December quarter of FY26, amid further reform expectations and steady domestic demand, a survey by industry body Confederation of......

New Labour Codes Will Hit MSMEs Harder, Say HR Firms

For MSMEs the transition could mean higher wage bills and tougher compliance -- unless strong handholding follows reports Auhona Mukherjee. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Higher compliance costs......

2026: How Will Residential Real Estate Grow?

While gold continues to provide safety after its strong 2025 rally, well-chosen real estate investments held with a long-term view remain attractive. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff As 2025......

With firefighting behind them, insurers can now shift gears and focus on growth

Recent years have been turbulent for the insurance industry due to direct and indirect tax reforms, regulatory overhaul and other external pressures. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh The events......

Bajaj Finserv targets a 22% profit CAGR, double customers in 5 years

Bajaj Finserv – the holding company of Bajaj group’s financial services business – has laid out plans for the next five years. Photograph: Courtesy, Bajaj Finserv During this period, it is......

Guess The Price Of Mogambo's Costume?

'Amrishji had a fascination for the colour red and wanted it in every movie costume of his.' IMAGE: Amrish Puri as Mogambo in Mr India. Madhav Agasti has designed outfits for about 400 movies in......

10 Reasons Why This Is 2025's Most Unfairly Treated Film

As someone who could not predict a single beat in advance, who was exhilarated by its audacity to throw random elements together and take chances all over the place, Sreehari Nair thinks Odum......

Singer Zubeen Garg Dies In Scuba Accident

Photograph: Kind courtesy Zubeen Garg/Instagram Singer Zubeen Garg, best known for the song Ya Ali, has passed away after a scuba diving accident in Singapore. The Northeast India Festival......

India Open at IG Stadium exposes gaps before World Championships

India will host the World Championships for the first time since 2009, with the event seen as a key test of the country's ability to deliver large-scale international tournaments as it eyes the......

Team India will be feeling the heat going into decider

'But now they can't take any chances. They have to play their best eleven again.' IMAGE: Sunil Gavaskar said pressure will be on India in the series finale and they don't have the elbow room to......

A long-awaited homecoming for USA's Netravalkar at Wankhede

'It's like a second innings, that cricket gave me that chance and brought me back to Mumbai. So, in that sense, it's nostalgic and emotional, but it's not playing on my mind per se.' IMAGE: It......

ISL clubs warn AIFF: 'Fix rules or hand us the League'

Amend commercially restrictive clauses in Constitution during Dec 20 AGM: ISL clubs to AIFF IMAGE: Mohun Bagan were crowned ISL 2025 champions in April. Photograph: Indian Football Team/X Twelve......

Black Caps in crisis: West Indies eye rare NZ win

IMAGE: West Indies' Kemar Roach celebrates. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters New Zealand will pin their hopes on a rookie attack and field a new wicketkeeper when they take on the West Indies......