'Forever deputy CM' Ajit Pawar emerges as the ultimate survivor

Defying predictions of his political eclipse, Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar has not only consolidated his position in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti, but also fortified his......

Sukhbir Badal escapes attempt on life at Golden Temple; ex-terrorist held

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal escaped a bid on his life on Wednesday when a former Khalistani terrorist fired from a close range at Punjab's ex-chief minister at the Golden......

ED probe against Sidda's wife: Irregularities found

Evidence of several irregularities have been detected in the transfer of 14 sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to B M Parvathi, the wife of Karnataka Chief Minister......

'Forget About EVM Hacking!'

'Party workers sit outside polling booths and they know everything that is happening.''Besides, as a voter when you push the EVM button to vote there is a paper slip that comes out showing you who......

Market regulator Sebi extends MF expense structure to new asset class

SIF, which was first proposed by Sebi in July 2024 aims to fill the gap between MFs and portfolio management services. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Specialised investment fund (SIF), a......

Boards of Nifty 100 companies expand with more independent, women directors

61 companies reported having between nine and 13 directors in FY24, a slight drop from 65 in FY23 but an increase from 57 in FY21. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The boardrooms of......

Rosneft inks record oil supply deal with RIL

The 10-year agreement amounts to 0.5 per cent of global oil supply and is valued at roughly $13 billion per year. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Russia’s state-owned oil firm Rosneft has......

Equity boom spurs shareholder activism

Punit Goenka, the former director of Zee Entertainment Enterprises, is not the only one who lost his board seat due to shareholders’ activism last fortnight. Illustration: Dominic......

'I Don't Know How 2025 Will Turn Out'

'When I go to act in a film, I don't think of the journey.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kani Kusruti/Instagram As her film All We Imagine As Light bags a Golden Globe and Critics' Choice Award......

Girls Will Be Girls Review: Must Watch

This film should appear on every year-end 'Best of' list, recommends Mayur Sanap. In a landscape dominated by extravagant film franchises and flashy entertainers, experiencing a film like Girls......

'Never Put Anyone To Sleep During Sex'

'Imagine having a conversation with your parents, where you say, "I want to break up with someone because he's bad in bed".' IMAGE: A scene from Khwaabon Ka Jhamela. Modern love and sex are......

'Girls Will Be Girls Is About Your First Crush'

'The flutters of excitement of a high-school romance, and then how life changes.' IMAGE: Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal. Photograph: Panna Bandekar   After making the rounds of international film......

Why Brands Are Chasing Gukesh

'With an achievement like this, Gukesh could even be endorsing global brands.' IMAGE: World Chess Champion D Gukesh with his trophy in Singapore on Friday, December 13, 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo......

ICC confirms CT 2025 Hybrid Model, India vs Pakistan in UAE

IMAGE: Jay Shah’s introductory meeting as new ICC chairman. Photograph: ACB/X The International Cricket Council has reached a consensus to conduct next year's Champions Trophy in a......

India dominate ICC meet, Champions Trophy future uncertain

IMAGE: It is understood that the ICC Board members, in overwhelming numbers, are going to reject the Pakistan Cricket Board's demands of a fusion Model. Photograph: Afghanistan Cricket......

Jay Shah vows to take cricket to unprecedented heights

IMAGE: Jay Shah visited the ICC Headquarters in Dubai for the first time in his role as chairman as he described it as "productive and inspiring." Photograph: ICC/X Newly-appointed ICC......

Who is the next BCCI secretary?

State units wonder after Jay Shah's elevation to ICC IMAGE: Jay Shah was elected unopposed for the ICC top position in August and the stakeholders have been wondering ever since how the transition......