'Imposing Hindi Will Affect BJP's Prospects In Tamil Nadu'

'The vast majority of BJP supporters in Tamil Nadu can't speak any language other than Tamil.''When rural Tamil Nadu can't speak any other language than Tamil, how are they going to convince them......

Russia ready for peace, Ukraine for negotiation: Trump

United States President Donald Trump said he has received "strong signals" from Russia that it is ready for peace and that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to him saying his......

Supreme irony when...: India calls out Pakistan at UN

India has been a victim of terror acts perpetrated by Pakistan through groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and it is a “supreme irony” when the global epicentre of terrorism pats itself on......

Deep State And Beyond: The Rise of Conspiracy Theories

From bhikshus of Ashokan 3rd century BC and medieval Sufis to Oxfam, Omidyar and Soros now, non-State actors have any real power only when they work in conjunction with a real State, asserts......

Sebi's new steps to reduce risks in F&O trading

The fresh proposals may not materially affect traders but could help reduce the frequency of stocks entering the ban period, thereby simplifying their trading experience. The changes also aim to......

'India's Growth Is In Serious Trouble'

'We face the risk of remaining a low-income country for a very long time unless something changes in the next few years.''Instead of constantly talking about becoming a developed economy, we need......

Budget will revitalise agri sector, rural economy

Recent documents by NITI Aayog and periodic labour force surveys on employment show that the importance of agriculture is rising in the Indian economy. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com A......

'NCLAT Verdict Bittersweet For CCI, Meta'

'Each side could consider challenging the NCLAT's stay order before the Supreme Court.' Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Shah Rukh Khan: I Will Leave Films If...

Gauri wasn't very happy about living the Bombay life.With no friends in the city, she wanted her husband's films to flop so they could go back home, to Delhi.A unique slice of Shah Rukh Khan's......

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

Every year has its share of duds and turkeys. 2024 was no different except that even the rotten ones are too drab to have any real offence value. Sukanya Verma lists 10 of her least liked Hindi......

The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.' 'I genuinely advocate the feeling of sisterhood because I feel that some of the strongest bonds,......

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.''And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"''Making light of the situation, Girish......

Day after Trump's order, NCAA bans transgender women from sports

The NCAA previously allowed transgender women to compete as long as they met testosterone limits on a sport-by-sport basis.   IMAGE: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning......

Spanish court slaps ex-soccer coach with fine over kiss

IMAGE: Luis Rubiales leaves the court. Photograph: Violeta Santos Moura/Reuters Spain's High Court has found former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for kissing......

Saudi open to LGBTQ fans but no booze a 2034 WC

IMAGE: In September, Hammad Albalawi, the head of Saudi Arabia's World Cup bid unit, also assured that LGBTQ fans would be welcome and their privacy respected. Photograph: Bernadette......

'End of war on women's sports'

Trump signs order banning participation of transgender athletes IMAGE: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transgender girls and women from participating in women’s......

Sinner eyes clay and grass glory after Aus Open win

'You have to be a complete player, not only on one surface but on also the other two' IMAGE: Jannik Sinner, who has won 37 of his last 38 matches on hardcourts, said he would dedicate his time and......