In China, Old Gives Way To The New

The National People's Congress concluded at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday March 13, 2023 as a new set of leaders took charge of the Chinese government, and the ones they......

Beijing reports first Covid deaths after lifting pandemic curbs

Beijing on Friday reported the deaths of two former Chinese state media journalists due to COVID-19, the first since most pandemic control measures were lifted on December 7, reported Singapore......

Chinese spy ship leaves Sri Lankan port after 6 days

A high-tech Chinese research ship docked at the strategically important Hambantota port departed from Sri Lankan waters on Monday after a controversial six-day visit. IMAGE: The Chinese research......

Dr Seema Rao, India's first woman commando trainer

Dr Seema Rao has trained over 20,000 Indian soldiers.And has never been paid for it.Here's her super-inspirational story.Text and Videos: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com IMAGE: At a training session.......

We've no idea what we are going to do in the next decade

'An era of fiscal pessimism is setting in, which, if not countered intellectually, is going to have the same effect as export pessimism has had,' notes T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.Illustration: Uttam......

'Let's stop this gender bias on corporate boards'

While the support for the cause of greater representation of women directors on corporate boards is well meaning, it smacks of a patronising attitude, says Rama Bijapurkar.     They say......

Porsche goes into high gear to capture Indian market

It's always been the 'other' premium German brand in India, but Porsche is making a fresh start. The upcoming Macan, a compact SUV, could provide just the volume fillip the car manufacturer needs.......

Where India can benefit from Chinese investments

India and China are currently holding their first-ever Strategic Economic Dialogue. This is along the lines of a similar dialogue between the US and China, and to that extent, is a Great Powers......

Why Lataji Didn't Sing With Rafi, SD...

Photograph: Kind courtesy Lata Mangeshkar/Twitter When it came to doing the right thing, Lata Mangeshkar was next to no one in the Hindi film industry. There are innumerable instances of her......

Guilty Minds Review

Guilty Minds has too much going on to wolf down it all in one big binge watch session, notes Sukanya Verma. A pair of yin and yang Delhi lawyers clash and collaborate to seek justice for their......

Break Point review

Break Point is an emotional ride into Indian tennis's ultimate fairytale gone wrong, observes Deepti Patwardhan.  Why did Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi break up? The question has haunted......

'I was possessed by Milkha'

'I didn't want to be an actor who was hired to play an athlete.''I lived and trained like an athlete, became one, so that it would be easier to act like one.' IMAGE: Farhan Akhtar as Milkha Singh......

The 'yin and yang' of Aussie partnership

IMAGE: David Warner and Joe Burns of Australia walk out to bat. Photograph: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images Australia great Adam Gilchrist believes that promising batsman Will Pucovski is set to miss......

World C'ships: Prannoy stuns Lin Dan to advance

IMAGE: HS Prannoy has now beaten Lin Dan in three of their five meetings. Photograph: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images Indian shuttler H S Prannoy stunned multiple-time Olympic and world champion Lin......

Is Roy perfect man to stall Eng's opening conundrum?

When Roy teamed up with Rory Burns against Ireland last week, they were England's eighth different opening partnership in the past three years and the 16th since Andrew Strauss retired in 2012.......

Boxing worlds: Mary Kom eyes historic sixth gold

India is hosting the championships for the second time after 2006 IMAGE: Boxer and brand ambassador of the 10th Women’s World Championship, MC Mary Kom, gestures as she addresses a......

Asian Junior Athletics C'ships: Anu Kumar takes gold in 800m

  IMAGE: India's Anu Kumar edges Iran's Abdolrahim Dorzadeh to claim the 800 metres gold at the Asian Junior Athletics Championships in Gifu, Japan on Saturday. Photograph: Kind courtesy,......