NSG Commandos Display Counter-Terror Skills In 10th Year Calendar

The NSG calendar, created by Photographers Pravin Talan and Rupali Talan, presents a curated visual record of the National Security Guard's operational capabilities across land, air and water,......

'Historic bond': Trump's message to India on 77th Republic Day

The United States and India share a historic bond as the world's oldest and largest democracies, US President Donald Trump said on Monday as he greeted India on its 77th Republic Day celebrations.......

Iran slams US 'war scare', warns of decisive response

Iran has rejected United States allegations that it is preparing attacks on American facilities, alleging that Washington, DC is attempting to escalate tensions in West Asia, Iranian state......

Trump's Huge Venezuela Gamble

I am inclined to believe that the Venezuela adventure is not an indication of American strength, alas, but rather of American weakness, points out Rajeev Srinivasan. IMAGE: US President Donald......

Will Budget 2026 Fix The Customs-FTA Disconnect?

Customs regimes can lead to labyrinthine legal disputes. Budget 2026 must recognise that an excessively defensive Customs posture can itself become a trade barrier, point out Mukesh Butani and......

Economic Survey says US tariffs are 'most disruptive' in global economy

India must  build enduring national capabilities to deal with the challenging geopolitical scenario. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points Swadeshi is inevitable and necessary, the......

Budget 2026: Time To Fix The Weak Link In R&D Ecosystem

Restoring weighted tax deductions and adopting a petty patents regime can foster firm-level innovative activity critical for competitiveness, points out Nagesh Kumar, member, Monetary Policy......

70% Of Nifty 500 Stocks Bleed In January 2026

This is the second-worst performance by the pack during this period over the last five years since CY20. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Indian stock markets have carried their global......

Why Movie Companies Are Looking Beyond Films

They are venturing into allied businesses, which range from starting talent management agencies to music labels to tap into every possible monetisable opportunity to appeal to investors. IMAGE:......

NZ skipper Santner enjoys fruits of defensive bowling

Mitchell Santner explains his defensive T20I blueprint after a match-winning 3/26 against India in Visakhapatnam, detailing how pressure, match-ups and key wickets powered New Zealand’s 50-run......

Yamal dazzles as Barcelona sink Oviedo to reclaim LaLiga lead

IMAGE: Dani Olmo celebrates scoring Barcelona's first goal against Real Oviedo at Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, on Sunday. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters Barcelona capitalised on two defensive......

Tata Steel Masters chess: Gukesh wins, Arjun suffers shock loss

IMAGE: D Gukesh won with black pieces out of a Queen's Indian defense game. Photograph: Tata Steel Chess/X Key Points World champion D Gukesh ended his run of draws with a gritty win over......

Tata Steel: Gukesh fights back as Erigaisi stumbles again

World champion D Gukesh stayed in the hunt with a clinical endgame win in Round 10 of the Tata Steel Masters, while Arjun Erigaisi slipped to another defeat and slid down the standings at Wijk Aan......

Indians endure tough outing at Tata Steel Masters

IMAGE: Indian GM D Gukesh suffered third loss at the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan Zee, the Netherlands. Photograph: BCCI Key Points World Champion D Gukesh lost to Anish Giri of the......