'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......

Delhi breathes easier as air quality improves: Here's what helped

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee on Saturday said that coordinated efforts by various government departments to curb air pollution in the national capital have started showing visible results,......

Durgapur gang rape: TMC MP asks women to 'exercise caution'

Senior Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy, commenting on the Durgapur gang rape case, on Monday said that women should exercise caution, as the police cannot be everywhere at once. IMAGE: TMC MP......

Bigg Boss Kannada studio sealed over pollution concerns

The Bengaluru South district authorities on Tuesday sealed the studio premises hosting the Kannada reality show 'Bigg Boss' in Bidadi following the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board order.......

Gold Could Soar Another 76%

'A price of $6,600/oz is now a reasonable target for gold.' Kindly note the image have only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy T K Dhamu/Pexels   Gold prices......

HCLTech emerges fastest growing IT firm amid global headwinds

Indian information technology (IT) services companies reported lacklustre growth in the second quarter, at a time when the macroeconomic environment did not deteriorate further. Illustration: Dado......

Gold's $500 Sprint: Fastest 36-Day Rally Ever

'The pace of gold's ascent is striking, with prices rising from $3,500/oz to $4,000/oz in just 36 days -- far quicker than the historical average of 1,036 days taken to achieve similar $500/oz......

'Patience On The Markets Will Be Rewarded'

'If nominal growth improves and earnings pick up, Indian stock markets could see a rally next year.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Indian equity markets have been stuck in a range for the......

Hollywood Icon Robert Redford Dies In His Sleep

Legendary actor-director Robert Redford, best known for films like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, All The President's Men and Ordinary People, passed away on Tuesday at the age of......

The Bollywood Legend Who Almost Didn't Become One

'What do you think... those working in the film industry are illiterate people? Why don't you go and work with Bimal Roy?' IMAGE: Dharmendra and Nutan in Bandini. Gulzar says he did not envision a......

Assam Bids Farewell to Zubeen Garg

As the smoke from the flames flared up, slogans like 'Zubeen, Zubeen' and 'Jai Zubeenda' reverberated in the air, and people were heard singing his song Mayabini Ratir Buku. IMAGE: Singer Zubeen......

'My Naada Was Stuck And I Couldn't Untie It'

'Pahlaj Nihalani came to my rescue. There was no Instagram in those days so I didn't recognise him.''I almost fainted when he told me he was Pahlaj Nihalani, the producer of Ilzaam, the hit film......

England pacer Wood likely to miss second Ashes Test

IMAGE: Mark Wood, who played his first Test since August 2024 in Perth last week, bowled 11 overs across both innings but failed to pick a single wicket. Photograph: Asanka Brendon......

England relieved! Wood cleared of injury ahead of Ashes

IMAGE: England fast bowler Mark Wood was cleared of any concerns regarding his left hamstring following precautionary scans on Friday. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters England's pace spearhead Mark......

Wood returns as England hunt first Perth win since 1978

IMAGE: Mark Wood has been drafted into the England squad for the 1st Ashes Test in Perth, starting on Friday, November 21. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters England have included pace bowler Mark......

Wood all set for Ashes after 'boring' six months rehab

'In India recently, we didn't have many games there, and we went straight into that and managed to win that first game.' IMAGE: England pacer Mark Wood is hoping to feel fresh going into the first......

Wood confident of making Ashes opener

IMAGE: Mark Wood was one of England's standout bowlers in the 2021-22 Ashes, claiming 17 wickets. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters England fast bowler Mark Wood is "quietly confident" he will be......