DRDO successfully tests fighter escape system at 800 km/h

The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Tuesday successfully carried out a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility of the......

Al Falah varsity terror link goes back to 2008: Sources

Ongoing probe has revealed that Al Falah University, which has come under the scanner following the busting of a 'white-collar terror module' and the blast near Red Fort, had long-standing links......

UPSC exams to allow change of scribe, screen-readers for visually impaired

The Supreme Court directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday to incorporate in the notification for examinations a provision allowing eligible candidates to request a change......

Will Xi Jinping's Enemies Stage A Coup?

If Xi Jinping is dethroned in the future, the instrument for that may well be embedded within the PLA, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran. IMAGE: Chinese President Xi Jinping during the......

Retail Investors Hit 17-Year High In Equity Options

They accounted for 39.1 per cent of the premium paid to trade equity options in September 2025. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Individual investors are more active in equity options,......

IPOs increasingly becoming exit vehicles for early investors: CEA

India’s equity markets may have expanded rapidly, but initial public offerings (IPOs) are increasingly becoming exit vehicles for early investors rather than as engines for raising long-term......

Centre races to rescue failing power discoms

After four failed reform drives, a new plan aims to rescue India's debt-laden power discoms through privatisation, accountability and long-term financial fixes. Kindly note the image has been......

Govt approves schemes worth Rs 45,000 cr to boost exports

The government on Wednesday approved two schemes worth Rs 45,000 crore to help exporters tide over the impact of high tariffs imposed by the US on Indian shipments. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......

'Despite Massive Success, We Know So Little About Him'

'If you watch songs like Acha Ji Main Haari Chalo Maan Jao Na, Lag Ja Gale or Jhumka Gira Re, you'll notice they're not just a distraction. There's a story unfolding within them.' IMAGE: Raj......

'Shefali Was Content Being The Kaanta Laga Girl'

'We wanted a girl who looked like a doll.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shefali Jariwala/Instagram Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao were the ones who discovered Shefali Jariwala and introduced her to......

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.''I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.''Bappi......

'Dream Big' Is Mantra Jemimah Lives By

Jemimah's success is carved not just from talent and hard work, but from dreams, faith, and an unshakable spirit. IMAGE: Jemimah Rodrigues in action during the ICC women's World Cup semi final......

Two Indian-origin players in Australia U-19 squad vs India

IMAGE: All-rounder Yash Deshmukh is among five players from New South Wales picked in the squad for the multi-format series against India. Photograph: Cricket NSW/Facebook Two cricketers of Indian......

US govt restricts sports visas for transgender women

IMAGE: Los Angeles will host the 2028 Olympic Games. Photograph: /Daniel Cole/Reuters The US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on Monday it has updated its immigration policy to......

Can These 15 Win The Asia Cup?

  Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah returned to India's T20 squad for next month's Asia Cup, but IPL star performers Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal missed out.Gill has been named as Suryakumar......

'Be in love with the grind and the game will give back'

IMAGE: Shubman Gill was named player of the match for his 430-run haul in the 2nd Test at Edgbaston. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shubman Gill/X Indian skipper Shubman Gill was over the moon after......