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China buckles under global pressure, hints at relaxing Covid curbs

China on Tuesday said it will take steps to “minimise” the impact of its draconian coronavirus lockdowns, amidst the unprecedented public protests against President Xi Jinping's......

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

It is a record that the BJP has created where the majority of its legislators belonged to the minority community.A fascinating excerpt from Sandesh Prabhudesai's Ajeeb Goa's Gajab Politics, Goa......

'CBI boss Jaiswal won't buckle under pressure'

'In Maharashtra he didn't buckle under pressure.''We expect him to do the same as the CBI Director.' IMAGE: Then Maharashtra director general of police Subodh Kumar Jaiswal, right, with state......

Modi breaks the ice with Trump -- and stands to gain

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's phone call to Trump will help restore a degree of sanity to Indian statecraft and diplomacy, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com.......

How the British stole the Kohinoor from a child

'I can tell you the case that hurts me the most is the one in which the little boy is forced to sign the Kohinoor over.''You take a mother away from a child, you surround him with grown ups......

Telcos, social media sites get a conscience call

In June 2009, when elections were being held in Iran, the US State Department had contacted Twitter asking it to delay a planned upgrade to cut daytime service to Iranians who were on the streets......

E Week ends on a happy note

It was perhaps the oddest thought to have while the most emotional part of Fusion played out. The champions were declared; elated winners went berserk; cameras clicked non-stop; some even grabbed......

Gold at 11-week high

The precious metal gold peaked to 11 week high on the domestic markets Friday following higher international advices on weaker dollar.Standard gold moved from Rs 5525 to Rs 5530 per 10 grams while......

Review: Captain America: Civil War is the stuff of comic-book dreams

A Marvel film so good it makes all the others feel like a prologue, gushes Raja Sen. (Also, stay for the two end-credit scenes.)  “War, what is it good for?”  Despite the......

Review: Jurassic Park 3D still grips you tight

Jurassic Park was a monumental achievement. Remarkably enough, the 3D version remains as towering 20 years later, Raja Sen writes.It’s been 20 years since John Hammond took us on......

Review: Falling hard for Iron Man 2

He isn't everybody's cup of tea, this Tony Stark. Heck, even fellow superheroes he teams up with are more often beleaguered than besotted by his overdone charm, a boozy womaniser given to far, far......

Karam: Meant for John, Priyanka fans only

This Friday's release, Karam, has a good story, but is badly made. It would have made for much better viewing if it did not have as many songs and did not drag.The story -- by rediff.com former......

Lakeer: Beyond the pale

Bachhe log popcorn ko bhi chhod ke bhaag chale [Kids even left their popcorn behind]," remarked one viewer pointing to the half-eaten packets left by the deserters. And he wasn't the only one ruing......

French Open PIX: Serena storms into last 16; Sabalenka ousted

Images from Day 6 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Friday. IMAGE: Serena Williams celebrates winning her third round match against Danielle Collins of US at Roland Garros on......

French Open PIX: Djokovic crushes young Ymer in opener

Images from Day 3 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Tuesday. IMAGE: Novak Djokovic proved too strong for young Swede Mikael Ymer in his opening match at the French Open on......

Afghan poster boy buckling under weight of expectation

IMAGE: Afghanistan's Rashid Khan reacts during the World Cup match against Bangladesh after a misfield. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters No other spinner headed into the World Cup with a......

The Kyrgios one-man circus rolls into Paris

The trick-shots, underarm serves and tirades at spectators are all part of the theatre, and the 'what will he do next?' lure puts bums on seats, in much the same way John Daly still draws a crowd......

Tennis round-up: Osaka on why she split with coach Bajin

IMAGE: 'Everyone thinks it was a money-related issue, but it wasn't'. Photograph: Scott Barbour/Getty Images World No 1 Naomi Osaka was adamant that her shock split with coach Sascha Bajin had......

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