India must prepare for the Taliban threat

The Taliban will view India through the eyes of the ISI and, can be relied upon to undertake hostile actions against this country, warns Virendra Kapoor. IMAGE: Afghan Special Forces on in......

He unearthed horror of slave trade

Amjed Ullah Khan, who helped rescue 15 women from Hyderabad, tells Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com how women get trapped in an underground slave market that 'sells' them to employers who force them......

Pune's NIV develops ELISA test to detect COVID-19 antibodies

The National Institute of Virology in Pune has successfully developed the first indigenous antibody detection kit for COVID-19 that will play a critical role in surveillance for coronavirus......

11 schemes that may have won Modi the 2019 election

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com lists 11 Modi flagship schemes that may have been gamechangers in the Lok Sabha election. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi with Bharatiya Janata Party......

Downside risks weigh on growth forecast: FinMin

India’s economy continues to be robust, but downside risks such as rising crude oil prices, adverse weather conditions, and the global banking crisis outweigh the upside potential in gross......

10 Stocks To Invest For The Long Term

The third-quarter financials didn't excite market watchers.But equity investors can still make money if they invest in the right stocks. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The corporate......

The Banking Accidents Have Started

The failure of SVB was due to idiosyncratic reasons, but shows how higher rates can expose fault lines in unforeseen places, observes Neelkanth Mishra. IMAGE: An employee removes tape from the......

Will RBI Rescue Banks Again?

Many banks' profits will take a hit and a few of them could even end up being in the red because of treasury losses, triggered by a sudden spike in government bond yields in the rising interest......

'Why should I be like Karan Johar?'

'Will you take a Mercedes Benz or Rolex watches or fancy shoes to your grave?' IMAGE: Ayushmann Khurrana and Kriti Sanon in Bareilly Ki Barfi. After making cult films like Albert Pinto Ko Gussa......

Hales denies 'racial connotation' in his dog's name

IMAGE: Ex-Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq accused that Alex Hales had given his name as the dog was back in colour. Photograph:......

Lahiri gets exemption for next season in PGA Tour

'It helps me to plan accordingly. So, all in all, a very good policy and I am excited and happy.' IMAGE: Anirban Lahiri, who made his card for the current season through the top-50 of Korn Ferry......

Meet new 'superstar' of tennis

Becker hails 'superstar' Zverev as best of new generation IMAGE: Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Serbia's Novak Djokovic. Photograph:......

SL captain Chandimal gets one-Test suspension for ball tampering

IMAGE: Dinesh Chandimal was found guilty of ball tampering during the second day's play of the second Test against West Indies. Photograph: Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters Sri Lanka captain Dinesh......

PHOTOS: India outclass Bangladesh to qualify for T20 final

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma celebrates after completing his half-century. Photograph: BCCI Rohit Sharma roared back to form with a quickfire half-century, while Washington Sundar picked up three wickets......