It's Time to Update Army Regiment Names

The Indian Army still uses old British-era names and recruits soldiers based on caste or region, which hurts national unity, argues Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd). Illustrations: Dominic......

Why Did IMF Loan Pakistan Money During War?

It is time for India to raise its voice not just through military prowess, but through professionalism, principled voting and partnerships, asserts Deepak Mishra. Illustration: Dominic......

How Modi Has Changed Babus

At the PMO, policies are framed by factoring in analytical perspectives, implications, sustainability, and other dimensions. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   The past 10 years have......

Why Do We Believe Israel, And Not Iran?

At the end of the day, for many worldwide, the ongoing mutual attacks between Israel and Iran would seem a contest devoid of any moral high ground and only a bout between two ordinary adversaries,......

The price of building India: Why cement remains in the 28% GST slab

The 31st meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, held in December 2018, deferred a decision to reduce the GST rate for cement from 28 per cent to 18 per cent. Kindly note the image......

Despite near-term worries, Tata Elxsi's growth will improve

Tata Elxsi (TelX) reported a weak Q3FY25, with a sharp deceleration in the transportation vertical. However, recent deals in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), higher mix of original equipment makers (OEMs)......

Direct tax: Budget 2025-26 eases burden, boosts spending and growth

The eighth Budget of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman continued to focus on ‘GYAN’ (Garib, Youth, Annadata, Nari) to maintain a consistent and coherent strategy initiated over the......

Prosperity Is Not India's Birth Right

If growth reverts to the pre-Covid level, a lot of people may have to temper their rosy optimism, points out Debashis Basu. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   What seemed like a......

Historic! Monthly allowance for Indian hockey players

The allowance would cost the government Rs 20 lakh per month. The core group athletes are entitled to Rs 50,000 per month. IMAGE: The men's team has won two back-to-back bronze medals in the 2021......

PIX: Real Madrid snatch comeback win; Arsenal survive!

Images from the UEFA Champions League league matches played on Tuesday.Vinicius grabs hat-trick in Real's comeback win IMAGE: Vinicius Junior scores Real Madrid's fourth goal against Borussia......