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Karyakarta's suicide note alleges abuse at camps, RSS seeks police probe

Youth Congress and Democratic Youth Federation of India activists on Thursday held separate protests here demanding strong action in connection with the death of a 26-year-old RSS worker, Anandu......

Indian-origin US advisor arrested for keeping 'TOP SECRET' docs

Ashley J Tellis, a prominent Indian-American strategic affairs expert, has been arrested on charges of unlawfully retaining national defence information, PTI has reported. IMAGE: Ashley J Tellis,......

Laws can be stayed only in rare cases: SC after suspending part of Waqf law

The Supreme Court on Monday said laws have to be stayed only in rare and exceptional" cases in which provisions were "ex-facie unconstitutional, manifestly arbitrary and violate fundamental......

The Story Behind India's National Anthem

Nehru had requested Tagore to compose a national anthem.But the poet died soon after and with that died the idea of a new song from Tagore that could be India's national anthem.It is remarkable......

Shot in arm for Centre as SC upholds removal of 'Waqf by user' clause

In a shot in the arm for the Centre, the Supreme Court on Monday said its deletion of the "waqf by user" provision in the newly-amended waqf law was prima facie not arbitrary and the argument that......

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Ask Debadatta Chand about his plans......

Stand by Adani report, closure not due to threats, says Hindenburg founder

Activist short-seller Nathan Anderson, known for his high-profile campaigns against the likes of Adani Group, said he is closing his firm, Hindenburg Research, not because of any threat -- legal or......

Nadella, Pichai, Nooyi speak up against racism

There is no place for hate and racism in society, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said, asserting that empathy and shared understanding are a start, but more needs to be done. Nadella's......

Hindujas's 1.2 Billion Project Makes Waves

'Our family philosophy is to build a bridge between India and Britain.' IMAGE: Britain's Old War Office is spread over 580,000 square feet and rises to seven floors. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Want to print the internet? You need 136 billion sheets of paper

UK scientists have calculated that the entire Internet can be printed on 136 billion sheets of standard 8-by-11 paper. George Harwood and Evangeline Walker, students at the University of Leicester......

What Links Srijit Mukherji, Sherlock Holmes?

'Elementary, My Dear Holmes imagines Arthur Conan Doyle stepping into his own fiction, a man haunted by the clarity he created, forced to apply it to a world far messier than the one on paper.'......

10 Classic Malayalam Films On OTT

There's a peevish quality to all the films on this list, which is fitting, because peevishness is the defining characteristic of most Malayalis. These films, even at their saddest, darkest and......

Is Kathakali Kerala's Udta Punjab?

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry. After Udta Punjab ran into trouble with the CBFC, Malayalam film titled Kathakali is facing a similar situation. The Censor Board has insisted......

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

'If questioning and dethroning hierarchies is your primary motive, why not put an end to the practice of announcing your shining star, your box office draw, in big flaming letters and mentioning......

Nadhir Shah's next: Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry. Nadhir Shah, who made a successful directorial debut with Amar Akbar Anthony, is ready with his second venture. In a funny note posted on his......

F1: McLaren's Norris chasing hat-trick in China

IMAGE: Lando Norris celebrates with his team after winning the Australian Open Grand Prix on Sunday, ending defending champion Max Verstappen's long run at the top of the championship standings,......

Norris-Verstappen battle heats up as Texas beckons

IMAGE: Red Bull's Max Verstappen with McLaren's Lando Norris and Mercedes's George Russell. Photograph: Florion Goga/Reuters Formula One leader Max Verstappen is hoping for a quicker Red Bull in......

George was simply the best

British newspapers paid tribute to former Manchester United great George Best on Saturday as they offered their last respects to a footballing genius. The Sun newspaper ran a front page headline......

Asian Games Swimming: Indian Men's team finishes fifth in final

IMAGE: The Indian men’s relay team entered the final with a smashing show. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sajan Prakash/Instagram The Indian men's 4x100m medley relay team obliterated the......

World Cup: Bale saves the day again for Wales!

IMAGE: Wales' all-time top scorer Gareth Bale came to the rescue, using all his drive and experience to win a penalty against a tiring US defence and then converting it brilliantly to score the......