India Should Be Battle Ready With China

'With continued focus on votes, upcoming by-polls and purchasing politicians, the political hierarchy has little time for national defence.' 'They would do well to heed a veteran scholar, who says,......

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

Crucial reforms in Muslim personal law, especially laws related to inheritance and adoption, need to be initiated forthwith; historically speaking, without the State's backing, hardly has any......

And Thus Was Born NIA...

Even though the NIA claims that more than 90 per cent of cases charge-sheeted have ended in conviction, the figure is likely misleading. To date, very few cases investigated by the NIA have......

'What is happening in Bangladesh can happen in India'

Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said what is happening in Bangladesh can happen in the country though "everything may look normal on the surface". IMAGE: People wave Bangladeshi flags......

Banks told to use innovative products to mobilise funds

Concerned over household savings moving towards alternative investment avenues, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday asked banks to mobilise deposits through innovative products and services by......

How Banks Plan To Tackle 'Mule' Fraud

'A mule operates someone else's account to transfer illegal money.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Commercial banks in India have stepped up their control mechanism in taking on......

'TCS Is Not A One-Trick Pony'

'We are sure FY25 is going to be better...But to call out that all problems are behind us is a bit early.''The underlying business sentiment has not changed significantly.' IMAGE: Tata Consultancy......

Financial sector outlook appears bright, but needs to brace for vulnerabilities: Survey

The outlook for India's financial sector appears bright, but it needs to brace for likely vulnerabilities, said Economic Survey 2023-24 tabled in Parliament on Monday. Illustration: Uttam......

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

'When Bad Newz was given to me to direct, the first thing I did was go back to my childhood.''It's an ode to Hindi cinema.' IMAGE: Tripti Dimri and Vicky Kaushal in Bad Newz. Anand Tiwari broke......

Bad Cop Review: Dj Vu

Bad Cop is not unwatchable. For older viewers, there may even be some comfort in the familiar, notes Deepa Gahlot. Bollywood has already put its stamp on this formula -- twin brothers, one grows......

'Sudden Hearing Loss Can Happen At Any Age'

'The earlier you get your treatment done, the better the chance of recovery.' IMAGE: Alka Yagnik posted this week: 'A few weeks ago, as I walked out of a flight, I suddenly felt I was not able to......

Paris Olympics: India's weightlifting woes exposed

IMAGE: Mirabai Chanu came tantalisingly close to clinching a second Olympics medal but a faltered lift in her final attempt. Photograph: Amanda Perobelli/Reuters Mirabai Chanu winning a......

Dismal Olympics campaign for India's shuttlers!

IMAGE: P V Sindhu, who was unable to progress beyond the pre-quarterfinals, missed the chance to become the first Indian to win three Olympic medals. Photograph: Ann Wang/Reuters India became so......

Rohit dissects India's shocking loss to SL in 2nd ODI

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma greets his players after their loss in the 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo, on Sunday. Photograph: Screengrab/X Indian skipper Rohit Sharma termed the 32-run defeat......

PIX: Spinners help Sri Lanka tie first India ODI

Images from the first One-Day International between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo on Friday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Rohit Sharma top-scored for India with 58 off 47 ballS, which included 7 fours and......

India's spin woes exposed but SKY's captaincy shines

Gautam Gambhir praises India's tenacity but calls for further improvement on turning pitches IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav-led side showed doggedness in the second half despite Sri Lanka's......