Time We Understood America's Game

Sections of our media and elite take Western reports/judgements at face value and are ready to condemn the targets without understanding the deeper power linkages behind such actions, asserts......

'Maharashtra's Economy Is Going Sri Lanka's Way'

'Maharashtra is virtually in a debt trap.' IMAGE: Then Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde showers flower petals on women during the launch of the second phase of the Mukhyamantri Majhi......

'Direct Transfer Of Money Is Bribing Voters'

'For politicians, winning the next election has become more important than economic stability of the country and broader national interest.' IMAGE: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy......

What makes Hemant Soren Jharkhand's unchallenged leader

Hemant Soren, Jharkhand's youngest chief minister, has had a turbulent but resilient political career, marked by legal battles and internal party struggles. IMAGE: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant......

'Next 2-3 Months Crucial For Equities'

'Geopolitics will be the most important driver of financial markets in 2025.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It has been a topsy-turvy few months for the Indian equity markets. "Given......

Market outlook 2025: Brokerages on opportunities, risks, investible themes

Emerging market equities are likely to post small gains in 2025 amid global policy uncertainties and a stronger dollar. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com From the outcome of the general......

Markets stage strong comeback; Sensex jumps 843 points

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended sharply higher on Friday amid heavy buying in telecommunication stocks and encouraging domestic inflation data. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters After......

Sensex, Nifty edge up in choppy trade

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher in choppy trade on Wednesday as investors awaited key US inflation data for further cues. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The......

The Big Change At Karan Johar's Dharma

Industry experts believe that this deal will positively impact the Indian film industry, which is struggling with fewer movie releases. IMAGE: Karan Johar with Adar Poonawalla in Switzerland.......

Lionel Messi and Argentina to play in Kerala next year!

IMAGE: Kerala is set to make history as FIFA World Cup Champions Argentina are expected to visit next year! Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters The Kerala government announced on Wednesday that the......

Diving Champ Manjari Bhargava Passes Into The Ages

Over five decades ago, when swimmers from Rajasthan participated in the National Swimming Championships, competitors from other states would look at the Rajasthan squad in awe. They wondered how a......

I'll be back stronger: Nikhat reflects on Olympic setback

IMAGE: Nikhat Zareen in action during Paris 2024. Photograph: Nikhat Zareen / X It wasn't her day, acknowledged Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen dwelling on her shocking medal-less Olympic campaign but......