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Explainer: Oldest democracy votes differently from largest one

For those accustomed to India's first-past-the-post general elections, the US presidential election is a confounding system that includes primaries, caucuses, an electoral college, the ‘early......

Kamala Harris or Donald Trump? Who will be next US Prez?

The race between Democratic leader Kamala Harris and her Republican rival Donald Trump for the White House has been truly unprecedented as it saw drama, tragedy, political comebacks, fierce......

'Trump Respects The Indian People'

'The relationship between India and the US, when Donald Trump was president, had been so much stronger.' IMAGE: Republican presidential nominee Donald J Trump speaks during a campaign rally in......

States can't acquire all private properties for common good, rules SC

In a majority 7:2 ruling, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that states are not empowered under the Constitution to take over all privately-owned resources for distribution to serve the "common......

Voting For Trump Will Only Hurt America

'To everyone voting for Trump, I have only this simple question: Would you let him have lunch with your daughter or sister or wife or mother?''Then why would you let him have our lunch (and so much......

Govt invites applications for RBI deputy governor's post, last date Nov 30

One of the deputy governors, Michael Patra's term ends on Jan 15. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters The government has invited applications for the post of deputy governor of the Reserve......

Taxmen allowed to waive or reduce interest due from assessee with riders

The income tax department has allowed tax officials to either waive or reduce interest payable by a taxpayer, subject to specified conditions. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Under the......

Festival demand boosts domestic sales of two-wheelers by up to 26%

Major two-wheeler manufacturers in India witnessed a double-digit increase in domestic sales in October, driven by the festival fervour. Image used for representation purpose only. Photograph: ANI......

Toyota's 1st electric-SUV to roll out from Maruti's stable

After a successful tie up in traditional ICE and strong hybrid models, Suzuki and Toyota are now set to take their partnership to the next level: the electric vehicle segment. Photograph:......

Vistara-Air India merger: How these two distinct brands will blend

Experts say the merged entity will draw on USPs of both firms. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters In about a fortnight, Vistara – known for its premium service – will take off on......

This Film Has Qualified For The Oscars!

IMAGE: Chidanand S Naik on the sets of Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know. Photograph: Kind courtesy Chidanand S Naik/Instagram Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know, an award-winning Kannada......

Amaran Review: A Different Army Movie

Amaran is effective as an intimate, well researched piece of storytelling, but does not break any new ground, observes Arjun Menon. Amaran, based on the real life story of Major Mukund Varadarajan......

Coming Up In Theatres This November

November brings Diwali with it, and the box office may finally get some good news with the release of the festival films, Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Joginder Tuteja shows us what else is......

Murder, Time Travel, Joker: Your Diwali OTT Watch

Sukanya Verma asks you to brace yourself for an out-of-body-experience on OTT this Diwali week. Mithya: The Darker ChapterWhere to watch? ZEE5Language: Hindi Huma Qureshi-Avantika Dassani's......

Samson's influence: RR's retention strategy revealed

IMAGE: Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, and Sandeep Sharma were retained. Photograph: BCCI Continuity, stability, unflinching faith in their......

Our shot selection was not up to the mark: Rohit Sharma

IMAGE: Rohit admitted India's shot selection was questionable as they slipped to 29 for five chasing 147 in the third Test. Photograph: BCCI It's an open secret that Indian team management......

LSG coach Langer looking to buy old bunch at auction

IMAGE: LSG coach Justin Langer said there were lots of very careful deliberations, strong considerations to come up with the list of retentions. Photograph: BCCI Their objective of forming a......

AFC recognised Mohun Bagan SG's call to forego Iran tie

IMAGE: Although the AFC have acknowledged Mohun Bagan Super Giant's reason for foregoing the match in Iran, the club remains withdrawn from the AFC Champions League 2 tournament. Photograph: Mohun......

Nathan McSweeney May Open In India Tests

IMAGE: South Australian batter Nathan McSweeney has shown solid temperament and technique in his recent outings. Photograph: Kind courtesy cricket.com.au/X After David Warner retired, there......

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