Memes the weapon of choice as election wars go digital

From attacking political opponents to raising awareness among the electorate, colourful memes, including many drawing humorous elements from popular Bollywood films, have flooded social media as......

Israel strikes back at Iran, blasts reported in Isfahan region

Israel launched missile strikes against Tehran during early hours on Friday (local time), ABC News reported citing a senior United States official. IMAGE: A view of an Iron Dome anti-missile......

Prof Shoma Sen walks out of prison after 6 years

Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case accused and former Nagpur University professor Shoma Sen was released from a prison in Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon, an official said. IMAGE: Prof Shoma Sen with......

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions......

M&A activity in slow lane, deal value down 43%

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in India have moved into the slow lane, dropping 43 per cent in terms of deal value to touch $13.37 billion since January this year to date, compared to the same......

Top 1% Indians Earn 23% Of Income

Wealth, which can broadly be a measure of assets held as opposed to income earned, is unequally distributed. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   India's richest people now have a larger......

SPECTACULAR Cars Of The Future

Future and concept cars displayed at the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, New York City. A 124-year-old event held annually, the New York......

Despite shrinking discounts, Russian crude flow to India may continue

Despite discounts on Russian crude oil — which fell to the lowest since the Ukraine war began — and the rising sanctions, import volumes from the country will remain stable for now or......

Why Adil Hussain And Sandeep Vanga Reddy Are At War

Photograph: Kind courtesy Adil Hussain /Instagram When Adil Hussain declared that he regretted starring in Sandeep Vanga Reddy's Kabir Singh, he didn’t know what he was getting into. The......

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. It's time for this week's fun and filmi Bollywood quiz. All you have to do is identify the movie from the options......

Amar Singh Chamkila Review: WAH!!

Diljit Dosanjh's switch in singing style as he smoothly assumes Amar Singh Chamkila's vocal persona highlights the brilliance of his artistry, observes Sukanya Verma. Back in the 1980s, popular......

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Review: BAD!

Forget comic chops, you'll not find an ounce of camaraderie between Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff as they go about firing ammo and flexing abs at a zombie-like army for nearly three excruciating......

Why Parisians are unhappy with upcoming Olympics

'Am I excited about the Games? No, sorry, I know it's not the right response but I'm not. I'm not excited at all.' IMAGE: Many locals grumble that the Paris Olympics will mostly be an......

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

IMAGE: Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of High Priestess, carries the flame during the Olympic Flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Photograph: Alkis......

Former England spinner Underwood passes away

IMAGE: Derek Underwood passed away at Kent on Monday, April 15. Photograph: Sporting Pictures/Reuters Derek Underwood, England's best spinner in the post-World War II era, who gave a torrid time......

Thala Scores At A Strike Rate of 500!

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni clubs the ball over long on for his second six of the over against Mumbai Indians on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Photographs: BCCI Mahendra Singh Dhoni turned back the......

Hero worship is great but not at cost of another player: Ashwin

'Fan wars should never go this ugly a route. One should remember which country these players represent -- our country. So, then what warrants a cricketer getting booed?'   IMAGE: Mumbai......