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Former Kerala police chief Jacob Thomas joins RSS as 'pracharak'

Former Kerala police chief Jacob Thomas has joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, a right wing volunteer organisation, as full time pracharak. IMAGE: Former Kerala police chief Jacob Thomas......

Why This Ex-DGP Joined The RSS

'When you attend an RSS function, the nation is your first priority.' IMAGE: Jacob Thomas, retired director general of police, Kerala. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Indira Gandhi Or Modi: Who's India's Strongest PM?

Mrs Gandhi's power ebbed and peaked with the times. Mr Modi's has almost been constant, barring the few months of hard dip after the 240 seats of 2024, points out Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Prime......

'China Is Competing In A Space Where India Was Dominant'

'These efforts by Beijing can be weaponised one day with economic, security and political implications for India.' IMAGE: A combo photograph of External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar......

'Biggest Problem Industrialists Face Is From Politicians'

'If you don't fulfil whatever they ask, you are in trouble.' IMAGE: Women employees at the Kitex factory. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kitex Garments/Facebook It is rare to see an industrialist......

'Andhra Will Become Gateway Of India For Investment'

'We are expecting investment, public and private, of around Rs 40 trillion by 2029.' IMAGE: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu speaks at the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam,......

'GST 2.0 Boost For Insurance Industry'

'It will support our growth aspirations. It's very positive as it helps expand the market in a segment that really needs it.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Shriram Life Insurance, promoted......

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

'India needs at least 70,000 to 80,000 eyewear stores; our 2,000 stores are just a drop in the ocean.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Lenskart/Facebook Ahead of its debut on the Bombay Stock Exchange......

'IOB Bets Big On M&A Financing'

'This is an area where good lending can happen, and that is one of the priorities for the next quarter.' Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) is betting big on merger and acquisition (M&A) financing, a......

States Seek Centre's Help To Deal With Trump's Tariffs

State governments have requested the Centre for export incentives, lifting of import duty in the case of cotton for the textile sector and GST exemptions. IMAGE: A garment manufacturing unit in......

Will These Films Win An Oscar?

The Toronto International Film Festival has come a long way in the last 50 years -- from the time it was known as the Festival of Festivals to becoming the biggest film event of North America and......

11 Star Couples Blessed With Baby Girls

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra recently welcomed their first child, a baby girl. Among the many wishes they received from tinsel town, what caught our attention was Neena Gupta's comment. She......

5-star Duffy puts NZ in control as WI collapse on Day 2

IMAGE: Jacob Duffy claimed 5/34 to help bundle out West Indies for 167 in a spectacular collapse from 100/2 at one stage on Day 2 of the . Photograph: Worcestershire County Cricket Club/Instagram......

New Zealand recall Williamson for West Indies Tests

IMAGE: Kane Williamson has retired from T20 Internationals and skipped the ODI series against the West Indies. Photograph: ANI Photo Kane Williamson was included in the New Zealand squad for......

Windies pacers restrict NZ with fiery spells on Day 1

IMAGE: Kane Williamson and Tom Latham revived the New Zealand innings briefly with a 93-run partnership on Day 1 of the first Test against West Indies, in Christchurch on Tuesday. Photograph:......

Green headlines IPL 2026 auction list; Maxwell misses out

IMAGE: Cameron Green's versatility -- the ability to bat anywhere in the order, bowl seam and contribute with superb fielding -- makes him one of the most sought-after names in this year's IPL......

Wood returns as England hunt first Perth win since 1978

IMAGE: Mark Wood has been drafted into the England squad for the 1st Ashes Test in Perth, starting on Friday, November 21. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters England have included pace bowler Mark......