'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......

Modi and Putin: Hug in airport, ride in car, dinner at 7, LKM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday warmly welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as he kickstarted a nearly 27-hour visit to India to further shore up an eight-decade bilateral partnership......

Putin's aarti performed in Varanasi

A group in Varanasi on Thursday organised an 'India-Russia Friendship March' to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of his arrival in India for the annual summit with Prime Minister......

Gandhi's observation on Indians was a false narrative: RSS chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said Mahatma Gandhi's observation about Indians lacking unity before the British rule was a false narrative shaped by colonial teaching.......

India, Russia Explore Duty Cuts to Rebalance Trade

Putin's State visit will centre on fixing the huge India-Russia trade imbalance, with both sides pushing to lower duties, ease non-tariff barriers, and seal a landmark mobility pact to send more......

IPO Secondary Sales Soar Toward Rs 1 Trn

Market experts say India's IPO ecosystem has matured to support both primary and secondary issuance, rendering the mix less consequential. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Funds raised......

Seniors to Drive 25% of India's Pharma

'Once the 60-plus population hits 20 to 30 per cent of the country, the demand for elderly-care treatments will surge -- cardiac, metabolic, neurological, and musculoskeletal medicines are going to......

Sugar industry relieved as Centre allows 1.5 mt import

Amid the political push and pull, the Centre's decision to allow sugar exports and remove the 50 per cent duty on molasses exports has rekindled hope in the industry that more relief may follow.......

Guess The Price Of Mogambo's Costume?

'Amrishji had a fascination for the colour red and wanted it in every movie costume of his.' IMAGE: Amrish Puri as Mogambo in Mr India. Madhav Agasti has designed outfits for about 400 movies in......

Did These Films Influence Zohran Mamdani?

New York City's newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani, who created history with his big win, ended his victory speech with the song, Dhoom Machale from the Dhoom movies. Why didn't Zohran pick a song......

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......

Fiery Perth Deck Promises Explosive Start to the Ashes

IMAGE: Australian captain Pat Cummins, who will miss the opening Test, surprisingly bowled in the nets on Thursday. Photograph: ausmencricket/Instagram  Australia and England wrapped up their......

'Not the way I would prepare': Botham slams England's Ashes preparations

'It's not the way I would prepare.' IMAGE: England did not have their full squad in Perth until last Sunday and will play one internal match before the first Ashes Test on November 21 Photograph:......

Ashwin's BBL dream comes crashing down!

'Everyone at Sydney Thunder was devastated to learn of Ash's knee injury... and we wish him well in his recovery.' IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin was set to create history as the first capped India......