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India to get 3 more airlines in 2026. Here are details

Two new airlines -- Al Hind Air and FlyExpress -- are set to take to the skies, with the carriers receiving their no objection certificates from the civil aviation ministry. Photograph: Greg......

US, Arab world step in to defuse India-Pak tensions

United States Charge d'Affaires Natalie Baker on Wednesday met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar as part of efforts to de-escalate tensions with India following the Pahalgam......

Scientists who decoded protein structures win Chemistry Nobel

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John M Jumper, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Wednesday. IMAGE: Images of the winners of......

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

Many ordinary citizens are drawn by a sense of history and India's remarkable journey from bondage to freedom which culminated in this monumental building. IMAGE: Visitors outside the main......

President Murmu to lead celebrations to mark 75 years of Constitution

President Droupadi Murmu will address a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament in the historic Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on Tuesday, kick-starting year-long celebrations to mark 75 years......

India's domestic air tariff up 43% in 5 yrs, just behind Vietnam

India has recorded the second-highest increase in domestic airfares in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and West Asian regions, climbing by 43 per cent in the first half of 2024 compared to pre-pandemic......

Quick-commerce companies expand Tier-II ops ahead of festival season

After making the model work in metro cities, players in the quick commerce sector are rapidly expanding their footprint into smaller tier 2 cities and markets beyond that ahead of the festival......

Airfares to summer destinations defy heat, stay cool

Notwithstanding the sweltering heat engulfing major cities, travellers can find solace in the steady airfares to popular summer destinations like Srinagar, Bagdogra, and Kochi. Photograph: Greg......

Laurie Baker: The pioneer of low-cost housing

Laurence Wilfred (or Laurie) Baker, who died on Sunday a month after turning 90, is commonly hailed as the pioneer of low-cost housing although he should be remembered more holistically as the......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

Salman's Day Out With Johnny Depp

Photograph: Kind courtesy Red Sea Film Foundation/Instagram Salman Khan, who turns 60 this month, made a splash at the Red Sea Film Festival as he rubbed shoulders with Hollywood's A-listers. ......

What Links Srijit Mukherji, Sherlock Holmes?

'Elementary, My Dear Holmes imagines Arthur Conan Doyle stepping into his own fiction, a man haunted by the clarity he created, forced to apply it to a world far messier than the one on paper.'......

Who Did Shriya Visit In London?

Avneet is Wimbledon ready... Raai Laxmi on a picnic... Neha strolls in Europe... Photograph: Kind courtesy Shriya Pilgaonkar/Instagram Shriya Pilgaonkar goes to Sherlock Holmes' home at 221 B......

Rediff's Oscar Predictions: Will Anora Win?

The 97th Academy Awards are days away, and there are some strong contenders for the top awards. Anora and The Brutalist are among the favourites but while critics may be divided in their Best Film......

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

For months now, Aseem Chhabra has predicted that Anora would sweep the Oscars. And on Sunday night, Sean Baker's film did, winning four Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing and Best......

Sonny Baker's ODI debut ends in disaster

England quick Sonny Baker's breaks unwanted record in debut against South Africa IMAGE: Sonny Baker was clobbered ruthlessly and spilt 76 runs in his seven-over spell at 10.90. Photograph:......

Azlan Shah Cup: Selvam's strike helps India edge New Zealand

IMAGE: India's players celebrate a goal against New Zealand in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup on Thursday. Photograph: Hockey India Selvam Karthi produced the winning goal in the last quarter as India......

Barbados-born Bethell earns maiden ECB central contract

IMAGE: Jacob Bethell, who has also appeared in 18 ODIs and 20 T20 Internationals, is among the top 14. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters Four-Test-old all-rounder Jacob Bethell was awarded his......

Suarez Sparks Ugly Scenes After Leagues Cup Final

Suarez appeared to be caught on camera spitting at the staffer in video that went viral on social media. IMAGE: Seattle Sounders FC and Inter Miami CF push and shove after their Leagues Cup game......

Bethell, 21, set to become England's youngest captain

IMAGE: Jacob Bethell has represented England in 29 matches across all formats and will lead the team in the absence of the regular Test players. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters Jacob Bethell is......