India maintained assertive approach along LAC in 2024

In a year bookended by intractable conflicts and geopolitical fragmentation, India focused on ramping up military prowess by broadly firming up defence procurement worth Rs 4.22 lakh crore even as......

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of......

Days after 'will go to war' vow, Musk says H-1B visa system 'broken'

Elon Musk, who has previously vowed to "go to war" to defend the H-1B visa program, has reignited debate surrounding the program by labeling it "broken" and in urgent need of "major reform."......

'If We Are A Global Power It's Because Of Him'

'A man who brought about the greatest set of economic reforms in the country, who changed the course of Indian history, cannot be considered weak.' 'A man who fought for nuclear reforms even though......

Gold set to extend record run; may hit Rs 90,000 in 2025

Gold, a safe-haven bet, is likely to continue its record-smashing journey in the New Year, rising to Rs 85,000 per 10 grams and even Rs 90,000 level in domestic markets if geopolitical tensions and......

After a stellar 2024, debt MFs set for best annual performance in 4 years

Debt mutual fund (MF) schemes are set to register the best calendar year (CY) performance in the last four years despite no changes in the interest rate. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

Stock markets to end 2024 with positive returns despite roller coaster ride

Dalal Street had a roller coaster ride in 2024 from shattering record after record to facing heavy correction off-late but equity markets still rewarded investors with positive returns, driven by a......

How the stock markets will fare this week

Macroeconomic data announcements, trading activity of foreign investors and global trends will guide equity market movement this week, which would also mark the beginning of the new calendar year......

When Rishi Kapoor Was 'Delighted' By Modi

'"When I was in China, a song by your father was being played," Modi told Ranbir.' IMAGE: Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor with Prime Minister Narendra D Modi. Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia......

Golden Year For Indian Chess! What Next?

'It will bring the next wave of awareness and pursuit of excellence from people who want to take chess as a game or a competitive sport or even as a career.' IMAGE: D Gukesh, the youngest World......

Lakshya Sen finishes third at King Cup

IMAGE: Lakshya Sen secured prize purse of around Rs. 36 lakh. Photograph: Kind Courtesy King Cup official/Instagram India's Lakshya Sen delivered a dominant performance, outplaying rising......

'Not Easy To Be World Champion When...'

...'you are 37. It's quite difficult when you get older to keep that motivation and stay sharp when required.' IMAGE: Koneru Humpy is ecstatic after winning her second World Rapid Chess title.......

Humpy is women's World Rapid champ; Murzin wins men's crown

IMAGE: This is Koneru Humpy's second World Rapid title after she had triumphed in the 2019 edition in Moscow. Photograph: FIDE/Michal Walusza India's Koneru Humpy won an epochal second World......

King Cup International: Lakshya Sen loses in semis

IMAGE: Lakshya Sen couldn't overcome the relentless Zhe'an Hu of China. Photograph: King Cup International/Instagram India's Lakshya Sen bowed out in the semifinals of the inaugural King......