India's oil imports from Russia irritate US, says Marco Rubio

India's purchases of Russian oil are helping to sustain Moscow's war efforts in Ukraine and it is "most certainly a point of irritation" in New Delhi's relationship with Washington, US Secretary of......

After Brahmaputra dam, China to build Xinjiang-Tibet rail link near LAC

China is set to build the most ambitious rail link connecting Xinjiang province with Tibet, part of which will run near the Line of Actual Control with India, according to a media report. Image......

After IMF, India to oppose World Bank's $20 bn loan to Pak

India will next month oppose the World Bank funding to Pakistan, just as it had done in the case of the International Monetary Fund, arguing that Islamabad had used such funds in the past to......

Nothing much we can do: Govt to SC on Indian nurse's execution in Yemen

The Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court that the government could do "nothing much" in the case of an Indian nurse facing execution on July 16 for murder in Yemen. Photograph: X Attorney......

'Investors should have balanced portfolio'

'...which is possible through flexicap and multicap funds.''The latter has a better balance between large, mid and smallcap stocks.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The largecap space has......

Will H2 of 2023 bring more cheer to equity investors?

Indian equity markets had a good run in the first half of calendar year 2023 (CY23), with the S&P BSE Sensex and the National Stock Exchange Nifty50 hitting fresh 52-week highs. Illustration:......

When small is actually BIG!

Smaller stocks have emerged as Dalal Street's favourites in 2023 that has turned out to be a "great year" for equities, rewarding investors with big gains, driven by optimism over the country's......

US to honor Prajwala founder

Sunitha Krishnan, founder and president of the Hyderabad-based Prajwala, was named a recipient of the 2011 John Jay Justice award that annually honours the contributions of three innovative and......

Draft sports bill could pose problems for IOA

Ministry mulls graded funding for sports federations IMAGE: IOA chief PT Usha. Photograph: PTI from the Rediff.com Archives The sports ministry is considering the introduction of a graded system......

'Why should a player ask for money to play for India?'

'You tell me why should a player be asking for money to play for the country. This is a big question.' IMAGE: Sumit Nagal offered a clarification on his decision, explaining that he withdrew from......

Indian footballers come to rescue of poor affected by COVID-19

IMAGE: Pritam Kotal, mid-fielder Pronay Halder and defender Prabir Das have pooled in around Rs 4 lakh to help the needy in West Bengal. Photograph: Pritam Kotal/Twitter Quite like its......

Sportswomen treated as 'second-class citizens'

'Make gender-neutral travel policies for senior major championships' IMAGE: Katie Hoyle, and Kathryn Gill, in white, compete for the ball during the W-League match between Melbourne Victory and......

Football Extras: FIFA bans Chelsea from next two transfer windows

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Chelsea's Eden Hazard is keen to move to Real Madrid at the end of the season. Photograph: Jan Kruger/Getty Images FIFA have......