'Now China Is Afraid'

'Ladakh will be dealt with in Modi's third term.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Even an hour before midnight, the Udhampur station is bustling with passengers. Adding to the hubbub is a......

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

'2019 was fought on delivery. But in 2024, you can see the before and after effects.' IMAGE: Hardeep Singh Puri along with former JNU students activist Shehla Rashid and other delegates at the......

Fishing boat with 173 kg hashish worth Rs 60 cr seized off Guj coast, 5 held

The Indian Coast Guard, the Gujarat Anti Terrorist Squad and the Narcotics Control Bureau in a joint operation seized 173 kilograms hashish from an Indian fishing boat and detained two crew......

Govt directs CBSE to plan twice-a-year board exams from 2025

The ministry of education has asked the Central Board of Secondary Education to work out logistics for conducting board exams twice a year from the 2025-26 academic session, according to......

Fintechs Push For Easier KYC

'For smaller merchants, there should be a process that is digital and a minimum KYC journey should be allowed.' IMAGE: Vegetable vendors wait for customers at a market. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Are MF Stress Tests Of Any Use?

These are usually found among small and midcaps. It is not easy to find such stocks, especially after a strong bull market, discovers Debashis Basu. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In......

Adi-Nadir family's open offer for Astec

The Adi/Nadir Godrej family, along with other family members/trusts, has made an open offer to the shareholders of Astec Lifesciences to acquire an additional 26 per cent stake from the public as......

Godrej Split Handled With Admirable Dignity

'Business families like the Godrej group are increasingly realising that an amicable settlement is better.''Else, the wealth of all shareholders gets destroyed.' IMAGE: Clockwise: Jamshyd N......

'I never thought I would...'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Kunal Kemmu/Instagram "I never thought I would be directing this film," Kunal Kemmu says about his directorial debut, Madgaon Express. "I had romanticised about it, but......

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

'We need to understand and respect wildlife behaviour.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shonet Anthony Barretto/Facebook Before turning to film-making, Shonet Anthony Barretto was a choreographer who......

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

'I will always cherish the fact that I received the first big award of my life, actually two, in the company of legends for an incredible collaboration.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakesh Chaurasia......

T20 WC: Babar confirms Pakistan's plan to stop Kohli

Babar Azam backs Gary Kirsten to bring in positive changes in Pakistan cricket IMAGE: Pakistan's strategy: Targeting Virat Kohli.Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters Pakistan limited overs skipper......

Jadeja Or Chahar? Who Bowled Better?

Clever spells from Ravindra Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande and Simarjeet Singh triggered a massive batting collapse and helped Chennai Super Kings beat the Punjab Kings by 28 runs at Dharamsala on......

No Hybrid Model? PCB names venues for Champions Trophy

IMAGE: Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi said they are confident of hosting the entire Champions Trophy in Pakistan next year. Photograph: PCB/X The Pakistan Cricket Board has earmarked......

Olympics: Asian Games medallist Jyothi Yarraji to train in Spain

IMAGE: Jyothi Yarraji will train in Tenrife to gear up for the Olympics and the upcoming season. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Asian Games medallist sprinter Jyothi Yarraji's proposal to train in......

GT Vs RR: Who Played The Best Knock?

IMAGE: While Shubman Gill top scored for the Gujarat Titans, Rashid Khan produced a match-winning cameo. Photographs: BCCI Rain, dropped catches, some stellar bowling, and, of course, big knocks......