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Lockdown is the only option to stop Covid spread: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the only way to stop the spread of coronavirus now was a full lockdown with the protection of minimum income guarantee scheme, NYAY, for the vulnerable......

163 workers of garments firm held for Christmas violence in Kerala

As many as 163 workers of Kitex garments have been arrested for the Christmas day violence at Kizhakkambalam area of Ernakulam district, a move which the company's managing director claimed was......

Kerala Catholic body backs Bishop over 'narcotic jihad' remark

The Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC) the apex body of the Catholic hierarchy in the state, on Saturday came out in support of Pala Bishop Joseph Kallarangatt who made a controversial 'love......

India went flying blind into COVID-19

'As we gird ourselves for rising infections, India's harsh lockdown remains an epic tragedy,' observes Rahul Jacob. IMAGE: A worker paints circles on the floor of the Jhandewala Devi Mandir to......

Superb snaps from Siena International Photo Awards

Gazing upon the prize-winning images of the Siena International Photo Awards 2019 is something of a roller coaster experience. The overall winner is a compelling picture of a boy trying to retrieve......

'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......

Regulatory hurdles slowing down transport projects

Urban mass transit authority to be set up; it will act as nodal agency for planning and coordination of project related works. Regulatory hurdles seem to be coming in the way of fast implementation......

Covid redux: India Inc switches back to SOS mode from wait-and-watch

The rising Covid-19 caseload has prompted companies to switch from a hybrid work model and return to remote work and essential travel once again. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com With the......

Networking forum for rich aims to better their inv

Discussing your wealth is still considered poor form in many social circles across London. So if you are looking to trade tips about personal holdings, you might want to seek out an affable,......

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Fifty-six months on, the government's record in implementing these schemes and projects has been mixed, report Arup Roychoudhury and Indivjal Dhasmana. Photograph: PTI Photo In its first Budget......

The Films that IMPRESSED Shoojit Sircar

As 2021 comes to a close, it's time to look back at all the Web series and movies that made a difference. In an ongoing series, Bollywood's talents, who themselves made brilliant works this year,......

Hockey: Harmanpreet's double powers India to victory

IMAGE: India captain Harmanpreet Singh celebrates a goal against England in the FIH Hockey Pro League match on Tuesday. Photographs: Hockey India The Indian men's hockey team ended the Bhubaneswar......

Bengal Tigers to meet Hyderabad Toofans in HIL final

IMAGE: Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers players celebrate victory over Tamil Nadu Dragons via the penalty shoot-out in the Hockey India League match in Rourkela on Friday. Photograph: Hockey India......

HIL: Toofans stumble after Anderson's record goal

IMAGE: Hyderabad Toofans' Jacob Anderson scored the fastest goal in the Hockey India League history with a 20th second strike against Team Gonasika in Rourkela on Tuesday. Photograph: Hockey India......

HIL: UP Rudras down Delhi Pipers; Toofans overcome Soormas

IMAGE: UP Rudras celebrate their win over Delhi SG Pipers in Rourkela on Saturday. Photograph: Hockey India League/X UP Rudras notched up an important 3-1 win against Delhi SG Pipers in their......

India lose to Australia again; trail Perth hockey series 0-2

IMAGE: India suffered to their second straight defeat to Australia in the Perth International Festival of Hockey on Sunday. Photograph: Hockey India The Indian men's hockey team dished out a......