Trump backs 'great' H-1B visa programme amid opposition

In a major shift from his earlier stance, United States-President elect Donald Trump has expressed his support for the H-1B visa programme and acknowledged frequently using it for his own......

When Manmohan told Sushma, 'Tu Mera Intezaar Dekh'

A leader of reserve and quiet dignity, former prime minister Manmohan Singh had a keen taste for Urdu verses, and his poetic banters with Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj in the Lok......

MT Had A Profound Influence On My Life

Shobha Warrier pays homage to M T Vasudevan Nair, the legendary writer and filmmaker who passed into the ages on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com  ......

Can Trump Fix India's US Problem?

No single individual, institution, or action is to blame for this. The BJP is responding in kind -- definitely not without checking with its government. And they wait for Mr Trump, notes Shekhar......

Mutual fund industry on a high; asset surges Rs 17 lakh cr in 2024

After a stellar 2023, the mutual fund industry sustained its growth momentum in 2024 with an impressive Rs 17 lakh crore surge in assets, driven by buoyant equity markets, robust economic growth,......

Mercedes Rules Luxury Cars Segment

For the first time in history, the luxury car market is poised to cross the sales mark of 50,000 units in 2024, with Mercedes leading the way IMAGE: The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class. Photograph:......

Not Asian Paints, Berger and Indigo Paints may shine in H2FY25, says Nuvama

Birla Opus, despite being a new entrant, has already garnered a 2–3 per cent market share. Photograph: Agusti Torres/Reuters The paint sector is seeing heightened competition with the entry......

Stress fracture in market's rise, time to sling caution

Analysts are warning of growing risks to the market’s sustained momentum, and even to the possibility of consolidation at current levels. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Domestically,......

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great......

Step Inside Taapsee's Home

Taapsee Pannu's spacious home in Mumbai packs in warmth and creativity. It's gorgeous, and the eighth season of Asian Paints' Where The Heart Is invites us in. All photographs: Kind courtesy Asian......

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

There is quite a variety of subjects turning up on OTT, as film-makers are freed from the box office pressure. But there is still no getting away from casting movie stars in made-for-streaming......

Bandish Bandits 2 Review: Music Saves The Show

The many episodes in which the characters discuss quarrel, sulk and rehearse would have been boring were it not for the music, observes Deepa Gahlot. The first season of Bandit Bandits (2020) was......

Indian cricket in 2024: World Cup glory & home Test defeat

Painful trophy wait ends before rare loss at home triggers transition talk IMAGE: Team India lifts the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 after a tense final in Barbados. Photograph: Matthew......

'Batters Need To Bat With Discipline'

IMAGE: Virat Kohli is out caught behind for 3, off the bowling of Josh Hazlewood, on Day 3 of the 3rd Test at The Gabba in Brisbane, December 16, 2024. Photograph: ICC/XPhotograph: ICC/X  ......

Kohli's Weakness Exposed Again!

IMAGE: Josh Hazlewood exploited Virat Kohli's vulnerability. Photograph: ICC/X   Virat Kohli's struggles against Australia's bowlers persisted as he was dismissed for just three runs on Day 3......

Soccer PIX: Atletico continue winning run

IMAGE: Atletico Madrid's Alexander Sorloth celebrate with teammates after scoring their first goal against Getafe at Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain on Sunday. Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters......

India comeback? Rahane's fire still burns bright

IMAGE: Timing and classical correctness are Ajinkya Rahane's allies rather than brute strength. Photograph: BCCI Ajinkya Rahane: Matches: 8; Strike-rate: 170. It's the scarcely......