'Time ripe for replacing collegium with NJAC or a better system'

The time for NJAC was ripe in 2014-15 when it was first mooted and put to vote. It is certainly ripe today, says former Union law minister Ashwani Kumar. The processes of public opinion are......

Op Brahma: India to airlift field hospital to Myanmar, sends naval ships

Intensifying its efforts for aiding relief and rescue work in earthquake-hit Myanmar under 'Operation Brahma', India has dispatched two naval ships to the neighbouring country while a field......

'Tech support' Musk says he is fixing US 'govt computer systems'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday said that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was a "tech support" in United States President Donald Trump's administration. IMAGE: Elon......

Will Trump-Putin Reach A Deal On Ukraine?

Putin is keen on establishing a good personal rapport with Trump and anchor a meaningful US-Russia partnership, realistic enough to accept that Trump is as good an American president as Russia......

Why Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha is angry with Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's scathing remarks on Indian startup ecosystem and its innovation priorities have drawn sharp reaction from the industry, with Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha putting up a......

The pivotal decision facing India's steelmakers

Should they prioritise reducing debt or push forward with growth? The proposed safeguard duty and domestic demand might shape the decision. Ishita Ayan Dutt/Business Standard reports. IMAGE:......

'Markets Are Testing Investors' Patience'

'This is also a time when you realise that short-term trading and dabbling in derivatives may result in financial losses.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It has been a slow grind to lower......

Banks Struggle to Regain Deposits

Privately, many bankers admit their immediate goal is not growth but slowing the erosion of Casa deposits, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Kindly note the image has only been published for......

Kriti, Vikrant Win Big At IIFA Digital Awards

The IIFA Digital Awards were announced on Saturday, March 8, 2025, night in Jaipur. Take a look at the winners. Photograph: Kind courtesy IIFA Awards /Instagram Kriti Sanon won Best Performance in......

Oscars 2025: Anora Bags Five, Including Best Picture

The 97th Annual Academy Awards are live at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Here's a quick look at the winners. IMAGE: Director Sean Baker with Mikey Madison and his team after......

Gene Hackman's 10 Must Watch Films On OTT

Gene Hackman, one of the greatest American actors of last century, died under mysterious circumstances in his New Mexico home. The actor was 95 and had not been seen in public life for many......

'I Couldn't Stop Crying...'

It was an emotional evening for many film folk as they won the top awards at the 25th IIFA ceremony in Jaipur. Photograph: Kind courtesy IIFA Awards/Instagram Kartik Aaryanbagged the Best......

IML: Vintage Sachin, Rayudu power India to title win

Sachin Tendulkar rolled back the years with a scintillating knock, while Ambati Rayudu slammed a stylish fifty as India Masters dished out an allround show to beat West Indies Masters by six......

LSG Vs SRH: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Lucknow Super Giants silenced all doubts with a dominant run chase, storming to their first victory of IPL 2025. Shardul Thakur's fiery spell and Nicholas Pooran's breathtaking power-hitting......

Rickelton, SKY, Angrish? Who Batted Best?

Mumbai Indians beat the Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday, March 31, 2025. Put in to bat, MI got off to a brilliant start, picking four wickets in......

Why spinners are IPL's true game-changers...

IMAGE: Afghanistan's Noor Ahmad registered the best figures for a Chennai spinner against Mumbai with 4-18. Photograph: Reuters Much of the talk ahead of the 18th season of the Indian Premier......

Old Foe Rahul Gives CSK Another Lesson

In a clash defined by high stakes and higher pressure, K L Rahul orchestrated a batting masterclass to power Delhi Capitals to their first win at Chepauk in 15 years. His elegant 77 set the tone......