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Gita, Assam tea, Kashmiri saffron: Modi's gifts to Putin

Flavourful Assam black tea, Kashmiri saffron, a handcrafted silver horse, an ornate tea set and a Russian edition of the Bhagavad Gita are among the gifts Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave to......

Sonia Gandhi accuses Modi govt of trying to erase Nehru's legacy

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Friday alleged that the project to vilify Jawaharlal Nehru is the main objective of the ruling dispensation not just to "erase him" but to "destroy" his social and......

BSF Trains 'Drone Commandos, Drone Warriors' for Modern Warfare

The Border Security Force, which guards India's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, is training special units of "drone commandos" and "drone warriors" for modern warfare involving......

How Mumbai is using tech to prevent another 26/11

The Maharashtra Police are drafting a drone-use policy to strengthen security and surveillance in key cities, including Mumbai, as part of preparations against unconventional terror threats, a......

Why Educated Muslim Youth Join Terror Modules

Radical Islamist networks are deliberately targeting Muslim youths embedded within the country's professional and academic ecosystems, leveraging their skills, mobility, and digital reach to......

Simone Tata: The Vision Behind Lakm

In a country where wearing lipstick could still invite disapproval, Simone Tata understood that Lakmé's future depended on shifting attitudes. IMAGE: Simone Tata. Photograph: Kind courtesy X ......

Tata Sierra stuns with head-on collision safety display

The wait is finally over. After teasing enthusiasts at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 and a spectacular unveiling at the historic Mukesh Mills in Mumbai, the Tata Sierra is officially here at an......

A Legend Returns: My Tata Sierra Story

A car that defined a generation of Indian SUVs, offering a rear seat so comfortable it felt like home. As the Tata Sierra makes a triumphant return as a modern monocoque 5-door on November 15,......

The 7-Seater That Just Killed Range Anxiety & High Cost

The Mahindra XEV 9S isn't a sports car, it is a luxury family room on wheels. It prioritises comfort, tech, and ease of driving over corner-carving precision, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com. We......

The 7-seater EV that redefines 'base model' at 19.95 lakh

The XEV 9S is poised to disrupt the market, specifically with its entry-level variant called the 'Pack One Above', which offers a level of equipment rarely seen in base models, writes Rajesh......

'In A Relationship, We Must Help Each Other Grow'

'I enjoy making gestures, big or small, based on what makes my partner and me feel comfortable.' IMAGE: Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh in Gustaakh Ishq. Photograph: Kind courtesy Stage 5......

De De Pyaar De 2 Review: Fun Watch

It's been a while since Hindi cinema had a zany, well-written comedy, applauds Deepa Gahlot. There are stars who refuse to age, and continue to act opposite leading ladies half their age. And......

What Kajal Did On Her Romantic Holiday

Photograph: Kind courtesy Kajal A Kitchlu/Instagram Kajal Aggarwal is living her dream life. The actor recently vacationed in Australia with husband Gautam Kitchlu and posted gorgeous pictures. 'A......

Kaantha Review: Dulquer Salman Is Riveting

Kaantha is a peculiar love letter to cinema that tries to integrate various genres and craft a riveting central dilemma with great eloquence and clarity, observes Arjun Menon. Films about films......

Inside Sonakshi-Zaheer's Home

Sonakshi Sinha and her husband Zaheer Iqbal celebrated Diwali at their new sea-facing apartment in Mumbai. The home is luxurious and spacious, with breathtaking views of the city's skyline. ......

'Crazy win': AB hails SA, KP fumes at 'modern batting'

'Crazy good win that! Well done Proteas I'm speechless' IMAGE: South Africa claimed their first Test victory on Indian soil since 2010. Photograph: Cricket South Africa/X South Africa’s......

England greats blast Stokes and Co after 'horror show' at Gabba

'They are up their own backsides convinced that Test cricket has changed so much that only they know anything about the modern game.' IMAGE: England's capitulation at the Gabba -- their 15th......

Kush Maini to test Alpine F1 car in Abu Dhabi

IMAGE: Nearing the end of his third Formula 2 season, Kush Maini is understandably thrilled about getting in the cockpit of the latest Formula 1 car.. Photograph: BWT Alpine Formula One......

Starc eclipses Akram, earns praise from Pak legend

IMAGE: Mitchell Starc became the most successful left-arm seamer in Test history. Photograph: Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/Reuters SCORECARD Australia's pace spearhead Mitchell Starc continued to......

The Greatest Left-Arm Bowlers Of All Time

Left-arm bowlers have long added a unique dimension to Test cricket, blending pace, swing, spin, and subtle variations that unsettle batters in ways few others can. Over the decades, a select few......