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What does Delhi loss mean for aam aadmi CM Kejriwal?

With a basic ballpoint in his pocket, muffler around his neck, baggy sweater and blue Wagon R, Arvind Kejriwal was the archetypal common man when he came into the public domain. And when he used......

Health budget up by 11%, daycare cancer centres announced

The Union health ministry has been allocated Rs 99,858.56 crore in the Budget 2025-2026, an around 11 per cent hike over the Rs 89,974.12 crore in the budget (revised estimates) of 2024-2025 with......

What AAP, BJP, Cong Overlook in Delhi Polls

Delhi's crime rate against women stood at 144.4 in 2022 -- the highest among all states and Union Territories. IMAGE: Polling staff carrying electronic voting machines and other election materials......

A Desi Jugaad Experience on Air India

As for now, let's just say Air India has a long way to go before it can be the reliable, comfortable, choice we all dream of. But until then, we'll just keep our expectations in check, enjoy the......

Trump vows tariffs on nations that 'harm' US; names India, China

The United States will impose tariffs on the countries that "harm" America, President Donald Trump has said, as he named China, India and Brazil as high-tariff countries. IMAGE: US President......

Budget focuses on domestic consumption amid global uncertainties

The Budget 2025-26 meets the expectations of fiscal consolidation, maintaining capital expenditure, and boosting consumption through tax cuts. Photograph: Rahul Singh/ANI Photo There are many......

Steel makers expect protectionist measures in Budget

Domestic steel makers said they are expecting protectionist measures in the upcoming Budget to safeguard the sector from dumping. Photograph: Babu/Reuters AMNS India CEO Dilip Oommen said he......

Budget 2025: What is costlier, what is cheaper

Imported life saving drugs and medicines used in the treatment of cancer, rare and other severe chronic diseases, along with imported premium cars and motorcycles, are set to become cheaper with......

'Govt Unsure How To Fire Economy Upwards'

'I am optimistic about the Budget because of the fiscal discipline the government has committed to.' IMAGE: A wholesale market in Guwahati on Budget Day. Photograph: ANI Photo The growth rate of......

Govt May Save Over Rs 70K Cr In FY25

Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The government may save over Rs 70,000 crore (Rs 700 billion) on capital and revenue expenditure allocated towards new schemes in the FY25 Budget......

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......

'I'm Not Shah Rukh Khan Yet'

'Today, if someone spits on us, we are ready to kill them, but these men, without raising a hand, led the country to freedom and that's easier said than done.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sidhant......

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.''You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are......

The Diary Of West Bengal Review: Senseless!!

How can a film that has a character declare that secularism is an illness be taken seriously, asks Deepa Gahlot. The condition of West Bengal as well as Bangladesh is such at the moment that a......

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon. All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Worms are daily crawling......

Is Head Coach Gambir under the lens?

IMAGE: Since Gautam Gambhir has taken over as head coach, India have tasted three victories, four defeats and a draw in eight Tests. Photograph: ANI Transitions are never easy. More so when a......

'Wash Can Take Over From Ashwin, Jadeja'

'He is definitely much more mature and he knows the value of his place in the Indian team, 2-3 years of not being there.''He will now look to take care of his body much more. He has developed from......

We're treated like second-class citizens: Paralympic champ slams BAI

'We have won 21 medals at the Asian Para Games, around 14-15 medals at the World Championships, and 5 medals at the Paralympics, but we don't receive basic appreciation from BAI' IMAGE: Kumar......

Prannoy battles back from illness for Paris Olympics

'He has been that kind of a player who steps up on big occasions. He's done that multiple times over the last three or four years' IMAGE: HS Prannoy is focussed on building his stamina for the......

Bellingham rescues England at the death vs Slovakia

Images from the Euro 2024 Round of 16 match between England and Slovakia, at Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Sunday. IMAGE: Jude Bellingham scores deep into stoppage time with a......

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