It Won't Be An Easy Term For The BJP

Delhi faces a severe financial crunch and the deficit is largely due to numerous welfare schemes without adequate revenue flowing in.The success of welfare schemes and electoral promises will need......

'Everything Is Give-And-Take With Trump'

'Transactionalism is in his DNA.' IMAGE: US President Donald J Trump speaks at a dinner he hosted for Republican senators at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, February 7, 2025. Photograph: Kevin......

Modi recites Neeraj's poem to counter Kharge in RS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a jibe at Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge in Rajya Sabha, and said the poem that he recited to criticise the Bharatiya Janata Party government......

'Why Did US Flight Not Land In Ahmedabad?'

'The flight did not land in Gujarat because the 'Gujarat model' would then get exposed.' IMAGE: The father of an Indian immigrant who was deported from the US arrives at Amritsar airport, February......

Fighting digital fraud: From KYC processes to advanced authentication

In today’s rapidly evolving digital payment landscape, security concerns remain a top priority for stakeholders across sectors. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com At a panel discussion in......

'Budget Lacks Big Ideas'

'This Budget did not live up to expectations.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Will the 2025 Budget trigger growth in the economy when there is no demand in the domestic market, when......

New I-T Bill next week; 100% FDI in insurance sector

The government will introduce a new Income Tax bill next week to take forward the "trust first, scrutinise later" concept, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. Illustration:......

What Indian taxpayers want from CBDT

An Income-Tax Department internal committee reviewing the old direct tax law to pave the way for a new one has "largely" received suggestions for "simplifying" the language, better "structuring"......

'I've Received So Much Love'

'I always hope to find new stories, new characters, something I could challenge myself with.' IMAGE: Jaideep Ahlawat in Paatal Lok. The incredibly versatile Jaideep Ahlawat turns 44 on February 8,......

'Feels Very Nice To Be Standing'

IMAGE: Saif Ali Khan in Jewel Thief. Saif Ali Khan made his first media appearance after his shocking stabbing incident last month, and looked happy to announce his latest film Jewel Thief: The......

Guess Who Is Rakul's Favourite?

Priyanka gets ready for bhai ki shaadi... Parineeti busy shooting... Urmila turns 51... Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakul Singh/Instagram 'Main apni favorite hoon,' says Rakul Singh.  ......

Bollywood's WOW Fashion Moments

January saw Bollywood making all sorts of style statements. From desi to ultra glam, Namrata Thakker looks at our fashionistas and what they wore. Photograph: Kind courtesy Khushi Kapoor/Instagram......

1st ODI PIX: Gill, Iyer, Axar power India to easy victory

Images from the first One-Day International between India and England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, in Nagpur, on Thursday. Scorecard IMAGE: Shubman Gill celebrates his......

Davis Cup: Easy for Australia, US; Japan stun Britain

IMAGE: Japan's Yosuke Watanuki and Takeru Yuzuki in action during their Davis Cup doubles match against Britain's Neal Skupski and Joe Salisbury at Bourbon Beans Dome, Miki, Japan, on Saturday.......

Haaland scores, but Real Madrid steal the show

IMAGE: Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham scores their third goal. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham struck a last-gasp goal to give the Champions League holders a 3-2......

Rahane's ton powers Mumbai to Ranji Trophy semis

IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane's 41st first class century powered Mumbai to a thumping 152-run victory against Haryana in the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals. Photograph: BCCI Skipper Ajinkya Rahane conjured a......

'Kohli needs to pick himself up, he's still the best'

'He is still the best player in the world regardless of the form, Virat Kohli is still the best player, the stats prove that' Virat Kohli may have been going through a poor run of form but the......