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China commissions 3rd aircraft carrier: Should India worry?

China has commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, stated to be the most modern warship equipped with electromagnetic catapults, at a ceremony attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping,......

'China Takes India Seriously', But...

'The strategic difference over technology and territory between India and China remain great and security interests on both sides will likely prevent a short-term rapprochement of any depth.'......

US report claims Pak 'military success' during May 7-10 conflict

The United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission’s annual report, submitted to the US Congress, describes the Pahalgam terror attack of April 2025 orchestrated by Pakistan as an......

Air India to resume flights to Shanghai from Feb 2026

Air India announced the resumption of its non-stop flights between Delhi and Shanghai (PVG), effective from February 1, 2026, marking Air India's return to mainland China after nearly six years, an......

China slams US tariffs on India, urges closer India-China trade ties

China firmly opposes the Trump administration's 50 percent tariffs on India as it is "unfair and unreasonable" and New Delhi and Beijing should scale up economic ties to jointly counter the......

India, Russia Warm Arctic Ties With Ship Deal

One key development is the direct cargo connection between Chennai and Vladivostok, a crucial Russian port on the Northern Sea Route. IMAGE: A Russian ice-breaker ship. India and Russia are in......

India may emerge as second-largest economy by 2038

India's economy could reach $20.7 trillion in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) by 2030 and may emerge as the second-largest economy by 2038 with $34.2 trillion GDP, an EY report said on......

Real estate slow to embrace technology as expenses mount

Even as sectors across India embrace technological transformation, the construction side of the real estate industry continues to trail global trends. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff While......

Did You Know About Tatas' China Link?

The Tata Group is one of the very few Indian MNCs which has carved out a niche in China's highly competitive market, notes Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Ratan Tata, then chairman of the Tata Group, with......

India needs at least 20,000 pilots in coming years: Minister Naidu

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Thursday said India will need at least 20,000 pilots in the coming years to meet the rising air-travel demand in the country -- one of the world's......

Zubeen Garg: The Voice That United A Divided Land

Zubeen Garg was not just Assam's voice, he was its heartbeat, its rebellion, and its song of unity in a land often torn apart. IMAGE: Singer Zubeen Garg passed away while swimming in Singapore.......

Special Ops 2 Review: Dizzyingly Fast

Special Ops 2 captures the spirit of the modern-day spy thriller and runs with it, observes Deepa Gahlot. A financial defaulter living the high life in Dominica dismisses a pretty young agent.......

Mrs Review: A Must Watch!

Mrs succeeds in riling you up for all the right reasons. And without resorting to high-pitched drama, applauds Sukanya Verma. Few films have boiled my blood like Jeo Baby's The Great Indian......

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

The world is celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, but when was the last time you watched an RK film? The younger generation perhaps may have never. They may not know his tremendous......

India's Chess Titans Eye World Cup Triumph

India hosts the event from a position of unprecedented strength with a string of titles under its belt. IMAGE: India's young stars D Gukesh, the youngest World Chess Champion at 18, and R......

'Embrace hard work', Mary Kom tells students

'If you are willing to shine like the sun, you must be willing to burn like it.' IMAGE: Para badminton player Suhas L Yathiraj and Olympic medal winning Boxer MC Mary Kom speak at the 'Pariksha Pe......

'I'll get a kangaroo tattoo': Alcaraz's Aussie dream

IMAGE: Carlos Alcaraz has not gone beyond the quarter-finals in his three previous visits to Melbourne. Photograph: Juan Medina/Reuters There is little doubt Carlos Alcaraz is one of the brightest......

Chess C'ship: Gukesh stuns Ding in Game 11, seizes lead

IMAGE: D Gukesh outplayed Ding Liren to seize lead. Photographs: Kind Courtesy Chin An/FIDE Grandmaster D Gukesh made a huge strike forward towards becoming the youngest-ever world champion......

Carlsen warns of pressure for Gukesh: 'First World Championship will be a test'

Carlsen says Gukesh is 'significant favourite' in World Championship clash against Ding IMAGE: D Gukesh will take on defending champion Ding in the World Chess Championship to be held from......