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Artemis II Moon Mission Postponed To March

After 54 years, the human race will set out for an encounter with planet earth's closest neighbour, the Moon. The Artemis II Moon mission was initially scheduled to launch in February as a 10-day...

After 54 Years Humans Head To The Moon

For the first time, there will be an Indian connection to a crewed Moon mission. IMAGE: The Space Launch System rocket, with the Orion crew capsule, rolls toward launch complex 39B as preprations...

Trump's Huge Venezuela Gamble

I am inclined to believe that the Venezuela adventure is not an indication of American strength, alas, but rather of American weakness, points out Rajeev Srinivasan. IMAGE: US President Donald...

'Venezuela's Current Leaders Gave Maduro As A Trophy To Trump'

'Trump had done a deal with the current regime minus Maduro. The current regime is giving Trump entry into Venezuelan oil. They are obeying him and doing whatever he says.' 'They are happy because...

Was US India's Ally Or Foe In The 1962 War?

What appeared to be a generous act of friendship was, in truth, a manoeuvre within a much larger strategic game. The United States used the 1962 war not just to aid India but to test how far it...

AIF returns trailed market gains in Dec

Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) with a lock-in period performed better than the ones that allow investors to withdraw capital at any time. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Close-ended...

A 2-bedroom flat in Hindujas' The OWO costs 5.8 mn!

The OWO is spread over 580,000 sq. ft and rises to seven floors. Its 1,100 rooms are now being converted into 85 residences and a hotel. IMAGE: A 250-year lease of the vast property was acquired...

BAFTA 2025: Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody Win

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light lost out the BAFTA to France's Emilia Perez, but the evening saw many more expected wins and losses at the BAFTAs at London's Royal Festival Hall on February...

Spend Your Weekend With Urvashi Rautela!

From old favourites to brand new attractions, Sukanya Verma lists all the excitement OTT has laid out in its action-packed menu this week. Daaku MaharaajWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage:...

Oscars 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Prez Get Nominated

The nominations for the 97th Annual Academy Awards were announced by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott. India has reason to celebrate as Anuja, backed by Priyanka Chopra and Guneet Monga, gets...

Gene Hackman's 10 Must Watch Films On OTT

Gene Hackman, one of the greatest American actors of last century, died under mysterious circumstances in his New Mexico home. The actor was 95 and had not been seen in public life for many...

Oscars 2025: Anora Bags Five, Including Best Picture

The 97th Annual Academy Awards are live at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Here's a quick look at the winners. IMAGE: Director Sean Baker with Mikey Madison and his team after...

Royalty, Tennis Champs, Superman At SW19

Stardust and tinsel sparkled in the stands at the Wimbledon men's singles final on Sunday, July 13, 2025. With British and Spanish royalty watching, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner came back from a set...

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

IMAGE: The Oval. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Few overseas venues are as deeply entwined with India's cricketing history as The Kennington Oval in London. Since their first Test appearance here...

Can India Break Old Trafford Jinx?

IMAGE: Old Trafford: Still unconquered by India. Photograph: Emirates Old Trafford/X Manchester beckons Team India for the make-or-break fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, and...

Former England spinner Underwood passes away

IMAGE: Derek Underwood passed away at Kent on Monday, April 15. Photograph: Sporting Pictures/Reuters Derek Underwood, England's best spinner in the post-World War II era, who gave a torrid time...

All soccer games in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go ahead

Third Test between England and SA to resume on Saturday IMAGE: A portrait of Queen Elizabeth is displayed at a bus stop outside Westminster Abbey, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth, in...

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