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Trump signs order to rebrand Pentagon as 'Department of War'

United States President Donald Trump on Friday officially signed an Executive Order which reverted the Department of Defence's name to the Department of War. Photograph: @WhiteHouse/X He was......

How Operation Sindoor Changed Security Doctrine

'Some success has been achieved in raising the costs of terrorism for Pakistan.' IMAGE: A Jash-e-Mohammad building in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, on May 7, 2025 after it was hit by an Indian missile......

The Secret US Hand In 1962 War

India emerged from the war militarily bruised and strategically altered.The United States, under the guise of friendship, had succeeded in achieving what open alignment never could: The......

'Do I get credit for it?': Trump on India-Pak truce claim

United States President Donald Trump has repeated his claim of resolving the India-Pakistan conflict during his bilateral meeting with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. IMAGE: US......

US is 'real United Nations,' says Trump after brokering ceasefires

The United States has become the real United Nations and the world body has been of very little help in resolving conflicts around the world, President Donald Trump said as he announced that the......

Trump Is Winning Tariff War Hands Down

Donald Trump's tariffs, meant as political punishment, have avoided the predicted chaos, lifting US growth, weakening rivals, and letting him claim victory in a resilient global economy, observes T......

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

The story of the Bombay Stock Exchange and the people who shaped its growth: From wars and bomb blasts to speculators, reformers and wealth creators. IMAGE: The informal beginnings of what would......

Ikkis: 'You're Never Too Young To Change The World'

IMAGE: Simar Bhatia, Agastya Nanda and Jaideep Ahlawat. Photograph: Hemantkumar Shivsharan/Rediff Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis tells the story of India's youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee, Second......

Amitabh, Akshay At Ikkis Screening

All Photographs: ANI Photo Ahead of its theatrical release, the makers of the Arun Khetarpal biopic Ikkis held a special screening for the cast and their family members in Mumbai. Visuals from the......

Eko Review: The Writing Is The Star

Eko, a smartly written film, loses steam midway but somehow stays afloat and deliver the goods, notes Arjun Menon. Following the blockbuster success of Kishkindha Kaandam, Director Dinjith......

Watch Hrithik-Jr NTR's War 2 On OTT

Action, drama, murder mysteries and superheroes are all set to entertain you this week on OTT platforms. Namrata Thakker lists your options. War 2Where to watch: NetflixLanguage: Hindi, Tamil......

The 10 Best Indian Films Of 2025

The post-pandemic debate of the future of Bollywood and theatrical screenings continued in 2025, but things were becoming somewhat clearer. With the success of Hindi films like Saiyaara, Chhaava......

Brisbane crown again: Sabalenka sends AO warning

IMAGE: Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk. Photograph: Dan Peled/Reuters World number one Aryna Sabalenka brushed aside......

Why Gazans Celebrate Qatar's World Cup Spot

'In moments of celebration, our responsibility remains to remember the suffering of our brothers and sisters across the world, and to let our success be a motivation for giving.' IMAGE: Qatar's......

Alcaraz and Sinner carve up the Slams in a gripping 2025

While off-court battles over pay and governance rumbled on, opportunities were scarce beyond the duopoly at the top of the men's game, leaving Djokovic to provide the year's standout moments for......

IPL 2026 Auction: 10 Most Expensive Players

IMAGE: 77 players were signed on at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi as the 10 teams combined spent a total of Rs 215.45 crore. Photograph: BCCI Kolkata Knight Riders splashed the cash as they......

PIX: De Kock powers South Africa to easy win over India

Images from the second T20 International between India and South Africa, at the PCA's New Chandigarh Stadium, in Mullanpur. SCORECARD IMAGE: South Africa opener Quinton de Kock hit 5 fours and 7......