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Michael Foot, India's longtime friend, passes away

Former Labour Party leader Michael Foot, a friend of India who supported Indian independence movement steadfastly, died in London late Wednesday. He was 96. The Indian Journalists' Association......

'Trump Wants To Force India To Stop Importing Oil From Russia'

'Trump is likely being purposefully vague, hoping that this lack of clarity will pressure India, fearing the worst, to agree to scale back its imports of Russian oil.' IMAGE: US President Donald......

'Asim Munir's Aspiration Is Longevity'

'Munir hopes to solidify his hold on power.' IMAGE: Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General -- soon to be field marshal -- Asim Munir (with mic) during his visit to the Tilla field firing ranges in......

Trump-Putin Bonhomie: Checkmate Xi?

The US move to align with Russia is prompted by fear of a Sino-Russian joint threat. Russia, fully aware of its military vulnerability vis a vis China, may cautiously welcome the American move,......

'Persona non grata': Israel bans UN chief from entering country

Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday said that he was barring United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres from entering Israel, accusing him of being biased against the country.......

US Judgment Against Byju Raveendran Faces Steep Hurdles in India

A US court's $1.07-billion default judgment against Byju Raveendran can't be enforced directly in India because the US isn't a "reciprocating territory." Creditors must file a new case in an Indian......

Will RBI's new Guv usher a growth-propping rate cut in 2025?

Malhotra, who started his three-year term on December 11, has pointed to growth, stability and trust as his focus areas. Photograph: Hemanshi Kamani/Reuters The RBI under former governor......

2024: Top 10 International Films

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India. It's that time for the year to track its very best. These are personal choices,......

'Ananya Gives It Her 100%'

'In anything in life, privilege helps.''Privilege means access. Access means connections.''Does it help? Of course, it does. In whatever you do.' IMAGE: Ananya Panday and Vihaan Samat in Call Me......

10 Wrestling Moments In Hindi Movies

A sport of strength, focus, technique and timing, there's much more to wrestling than beating the opponent black and blue. Like WWE legend Shawn Michaels always believed 'A true wrestler is the one......

The Hundred-Foot Journey, served with a lot of heart

The Hundred-Foot Journey treats its Indian characters with respect, discovers Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com Someone first reading the premise of The Hundred-Foot Journey may think it is an implausible......

What Can You Watch This Week?

Action, drama, thriller and rom-coms, this week has a lot of entertainment coming up on OTT as well as in theatres. DahaadWhere to watch: Amazon Prime VideoRelease date: May 12 Directed by Reema......

CL PIX: PSG frustrated again; Juventus survive scare

PSG held to goalless draw as Athletic Bilbao's Simon shines between the posts IMAGE: Paris St Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in action with Athletic Bilbao's Adama Boiro. Photograph: Albert......

'Absolutely Filthy...' Lyon Furious Over Gabba Snub

'I hope I can play my role in making sure I get the guys ready and do whatever I can to make sure that we get the right result here.' IMAGE: Nathan Lyon was dropped for the second Ashes Test in......

Pink-Ball Test: Australia take lead over fumbling England

Images from Day 2 of the second Ashes Test between Australia and England at The Gabba, Brisbane, on Friday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Josh Inglis is bowled by Ben Stokes during Day 2 of the second Test......

Junior Hockey World Cup: India rout Switzerland, enter quarters

IMAGE: Manmeet Singh celebrates after scoring his second goal against Switzerland in the FIH Junior World Cup, in Madurai on Tuesday. Photograph: Hockey India Manmeet Singh celebrated his......

PIX: Liverpool edge Inter; Barcelona, Bayern win

Late Szoboszlai penalty guides Liverpool to victory IMAGE: Dominik Szoboszlai celebrates scoring a goal against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League match at San Siro, Milan, on Tuesday.......