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China, Russia, Iran and terrorism big 4 threats, says UK spy chief

China, Russia, Iran and international terrorism form the 'big four' set of security threats in an era of dramatic change, Britain's chief spy said in a rare public speech on Tuesday. IMAGE: Head......

When a fighter pilot prepares to fly...

What does a fighter pilot feel as he takes off and lands his battle-ready aircraft? Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) takes you through those emotions. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

Aryan today, tomorrow it can be your child

You aren't dealing with a normal, civilised, law.The NDPS Act, in its preconditions for bail, and insistence on evidence of innocence rather than guilt, is worse than UAPA.Imagine yourself or your......

During hour-long meet Modi invites Pope Francis to visit India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he had a "very warm meeting" with Pope Francis and discussed a wide range of issues, including the Covid-19 pandemic and the challenge posed by climate......

How the US Lost the Opium War in Afghanistan

The US spent $1.5 million a day since 2001 fighting the opium war in Afghanistan.After hundreds of airstrikes failed to curtail the Taliban's $200-million-a-year opium trade, the US military......

Why Godrej Consumer stock may remain under pressure

But brokerages positive; expect double-digit top line growth over FY22-24. A weak margin outlook in the near term and lack of fresh triggers may keep the Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) stock......

Business travel takes off again on a wing and a prayer

Business executives are finally dusting off their long-unused suitcases to resume travel, thanks to a good vaccination rate, a drop in fresh cases, and an easing of travel restrictions. It comes......

US court rejects Nirav Modi's plea against fraud charges

In a major blow to Nirav Modi, a bankruptcy court in the US has rejected a petition of the fugitive diamond merchant and two of his associates, seeking dismissal of fraud allegations against them......

India presses OPEC for affordable oil

With domestic retail fuel prices jumping to record high on rising international oil rates, India on Thursday pressed oil cartel OPEC for 'affordable' oil price within a 'reasonable band' and that......

Big Bang Moment: '83 promises FIREWORKS

Like India's '83 World Cup campaign itself, the movie looks like a rollicking ride, notes Deepti Patwardhan. 1983 changed Indian sport forever. India won the cricket World Cup in England, the......

Bollywood Becomes Part Of Marvel Movie

'When I came into the process, there was a treatment and in the treatment, there are always stories and parts that take place in Mumbai.' IMAGE: Kumail Nanjiani dances in Eternals. Oscar-winning......

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival. As the pandemic situation began to improve and movie theatres opened up in North America, the Toronto......

Kate Winslet gives YOU something to talk about

IMAGE: (Left to right) Leann Bowen, Jeff Ingold, Tina Pawlik, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster, Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein, Hannah Waddingham, Jason Sudeikis, Juno Temple, Brendan Hunt, Bill Wrubel,......

Varun Dhawan in Citadel spin-off?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Varun Dhawan/Instagram Though he is yet to sign on the dotted line, Varun Dhawan is in talks with Amazon Prime Video for a role in the Indian spin-off of their global......

PICS: Iyer, Saha put India in command against New Zealand

Images from Day 4 in the first Test between India and New Zealand, at Green Park in Kanpur, on Sunday. SCORECARD IMAGE: India’s Shreyas Iyer celebrates after completing a half-century in......

Women's WC qualifying tournament cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

IMAGE: The women's cricket World Cup qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe has been abandoned after the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant in South Africa. Photograph: Reuters The women's......

Tim Paine takes 'indefinite mental health break'

Tim Paine, the only specialist wicketkeeper named in Australia's 15-man Ashes squad, is likely to be replaced by Alex Carey or Josh Inglis, both of whom were named in the recent Australia 'A'......

Australia considers diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics, report says

IMAGE: Artists chat near a sign of Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. Photograph: Thomas Suen/Reuters Australia is considering not sending any government officials to the Winter Olympics......

Rafiq accused of sending "vulgar" texts to teenage girl six years ago

Responding to the allegations, a spokesman for Rafiq told the English daily: "This was put to us late on a Friday evening. We need to look into this, so cannot comment further for now." The woman,......

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