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The Dangers Of Sanchar Snoop

Once the OS layer is opened to the State, it doesn't close, notes Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd). Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff In yesteryears, phone-tapping in India at the......

Exercise Trishul sets new benchmarks in joint military ops

Tri-services' Exercise Trishul has set new benchmarks in jointness and interoperability and "we go back much stronger out of it", top Indian military commanders said on Thursday. IMAGE: Indian......

'Paatal Lok': Mumbai to get underground tunnels to ease traffic

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said his government is creating a vast underground network of tunnels across Mumbai to ease congestion, describing it in a lighter vein as......

India Set for Colder Plains, Warmer Hills

The winters could be cooler in the plains due to the prevailing La Nina conditions though it does not have a direct relationship and also due to influence of the polar vortex. IMAGE: People warm......

'Why Can't Mr Modi Reopen The Passes To Tibet?'

On August 5, 1953, Jawaharlal Nehru sent a strange note to the foreign secretary. It is worth mentioning because it was symptomatic of the lack of knowledge about Western Tibet in India and in......

Apple clinches all-time revenue record in India during September quarter

iPhone maker Apple hit an all-time revenue record in India during September quarter, marking a strong growth streak in the world's second largest smartphone market where the tech titan has been......

Apple to open fourth India store in Pune on Sep 4

iPhone-maker Apple on Tuesday announced that it will open a new store in Pune next week. Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters The latest move marks a significant expansion for Apple in the country,......

Trump's Tariffs: Exporters To Take Big Hit

'The biggest point of contention is market access for US agricultural and dairy products.' IMAGE: Garment workers stitch shirts at a textile factory in Andhra Pradesh. Photograph: Samuel......

Consumer goods companies bank on festivals for urban demand revival

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, retail firms, and producers of consumer durables are witnessing stable urban demand. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters However, people in the......

Foxconn's 'Plan B' to rescue iPhone production in India

A day after news emerged that Foxconn Technology Group was “forced” by Beijing to send back its Chinese engineers and technicians from its Tamil Nadu plant, sources indicate that the global......

'Fans Threaten Me And Say...'

'...and say that if I don't wear a sari, they will unfollow me.''Today, if I have 2.9 million followers on Instagram, out of that, the majority is from the South.''Telugu has given me the most fame......

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

'When India opened its doors to the world, moving away from an agrarian to a market economy, everything, whether life or love, was commodified.' IMAGE: Nana Patekar and Rekha in Yatra. In the......

England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

Having hit Western Australia's golf links before being beaten by eight wickets in Perth, England's enthusiasts will have access to a selection of championship courses to play a round before a......

Drama as fan breaches security to touch Kohli's feet!

IMAGE: A fan attempts to touch Virat Kohli's feet during the first ODI against South Africa, in Ranchi on Sunday. Photographs: ANI Photo In a dramatic breach of security during the India vs......

SA stuns India, Ashwin points finger at batting decline

IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin believes Western countries are far superior in tackling spin than India. Photograph: BCCI Ravichandran Ashwin exposed India batters' lack of quality to battle ball......

Historic! Young Aussie star Harjas smashes record 314

IMAGE: Playing for Western Suburbs, Harjas Singh scored an entertaining 314 off 141 balls, including 35 sixes, against Sydney Cricket Club at Pratten Park. Photograph: Cricket.com.au/X Harjas......

Australia announce ODI, T20I squads for India series

IMAGE: Mitchelll Starc returns after not being part of the squad for the last series against South Africa. Photograph: cricket.com.au Fast bowler Mitchell Starc returned to the Australian ODI......