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Energy security for 1.4 bn supreme: India refutes Trump's Russian oil claim

The MEA spokesperson said diversifying India’s energy sources in line with market realities and shifting global conditions is central to the government’s strategy to ensure energy security...

Rs 5.4 lakh theft at BJP MP Manoj Tiwari's Mumbai flat

The Mumbai police have arrested a former domestic help of BJP MP Manoj Tiwari for allegedly breaking into the actor-politician's flat in the city's western suburbs and stealing Rs 5.4 lakh, an...

Xi Vs The Generals: Why It Matters To India

If Xi Jinping can establish control over the PLA Ground Force, relations between India and China will settle down to an even keel.The next few weeks will show whether Xi has finally succeeded in...

PLA Top Brass In Turmoil After Zhang Youxia's Dismissal

'As the PLA higher command is almost dismantled and instability spreads, India needs to be prepared for any eventuality,' cautions China expert Srikanth Kondapalli. IMAGE: Then Chinese Central...

After US, Israel cuts ties with several UN bodies

Following an examination and discussions held in the aftermath of the United States' decision to withdraw from dozens of international organisations, Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon...

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...

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....

India's energy sector battles taxes, global turmoil

India’s brittle energy security is inextricably linked to two opposing paradigms — fossil fuels, and the transition to green energy. Photograph: Reuters The first powers the present; the...

Tea exports hit new high, but rising imports a worry

As India’s tea exports reach their highest in years, a sharp rise in imports is raising concerns among producers. Photograph: Mayur Sanap/Rediff.com In 2024, India took the third spot in...

The Salil Chowdhury You Never Knew

'At a time when there was little awareness of world music, playing western tunes on eastern instruments like the flute and the dholak, blending vocal polyphony with Indian folk and contemporary...

'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...

'Shaji Karun Was The Last Real Master Filmmaker'

'He was a tremendous artist of a very high order, gone too soon.''He not only reshaped the visual language of Indian Cinema through his cinematography in Aravindan's films, Shaji sir gave us all a...

What Made Shaji N Karun A Master Film-Maker

With Piravi, Shaji N Karun joined the select group of great masters of film.Malayalam once upon a time used to produce such films.Today, it is only mindless violence, politics and grotesque...

Son Heung-min joins LAFC in record MLS transfer deal

IMAGE: Son Heung-min revealed LAFC was not his initial preference, but credited the club’s co-president and general manager John Thorrington with persuading him to make the switch. Photograph:...

Beckham inspires Galaxy into Conference final

David Beckham created both goals as LA Galaxy beat the Seattle Sounders 2-1 on Sunday to earn a place in Major League Soccer's Western Conference final, where they will take on FC Dallas. Galaxy,...

Beckham drives Galaxy past Bulls to Western final

David Beckham had a hand in both goals as the L.A Galaxy beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Thursday to book a place in Major League Soccer's Western Conference final, where they will face Real...

LeBron James hits 40,000 points, rewriting NBA legacy

IMAGE: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James acknowledges the crowd after scoring his 40,000th career points. Photograph: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters LeBron James on Saturday...

NBA: Warriors take 3-0 lead over Rockets in Western finals

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots past Houston Rockets guard Nick Johnson (3) during the game in game three of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota...

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