Israel, Hezbollah agree for ceasefire after months of all-out war

United States President Joe Biden has announced that Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah have accepted a United States-brokered peace deal that is designed to be a "permanent cessation" of hostilities......

'Even Mahayuti Didn't Expect This Triumph'

'Pro-incumbency worked big time for the ruling party.''It has never happened in the past of pro-incumbency working so much for the ruling party.' IMAGE: Nationalist Congress Party leaders Ajit......

Mood outside White House: Mix bag of hope, despair as Trump wins race

On Wednesday morning Americans woke up to the news that Donald J Trump had once again won the White House in the 2024 presidential polls. IMAGE: Supporters of Republican presidential nominee......

Will Poll Gamechanger Laadki Bahin Continue?

'I wonder if they will keep it up after the elections.''I fear they'll start questioning eligibility -- income, age, bank accounts -- and eventually stop the scheme altogether.' IMAGE: Prime......

Arbitrage funds delivered best gains in 9 years in 2024

Arbitrage funds, the new favourite of individual investors, delivered their best performance in nearly a decade in 2024. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com On average, the schemes delivered......

Interest coverage ratio of unlisted cos at 30-year high

Excess earnings of unlisted companies over and above their interest costs are at a record level. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The interest-coverage ratio of 2.94 is the highest going......

India's services sector growth hits 4-month high in Dec

India's services sector growth touched a four-month high in December, supported by new business inflows on strong demand conditions and easing inflationary pressures, a monthly survey said on......

Indian-origin tech firms corner 1/5th of H-1B visas

Indian-origin tech companies cornered a fifth of all H-1B visas issued by the US with Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services leading the pack, an analysis of data from the US immigration department......

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie. IMAGE: Shakti Kapoor, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan in......

Now, Watch Munjya At Home

Enchanted rings, talking teddy bears and arranged marriages of the phony kind, hijack horror and more on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options to choose from.  ......

Angry Young Men Review: Seeking Salim-Javed

Angry Young Men gloats in Salim-Javed's well-known attributes yet never gains access into the process or passion behind one of Indian cinema's greatest chemistries at work, observes Sukanya Verma.......

More para-athletes should have get Khel Ratna: Praveen

'I feel very proud about achieving success at the Olympics and getting the Khel Ratna Award for my success.' IMAGE: Para high-jumper Praveen Kumar said he would have been happier if other Paris......

'Kohli Will Play For 3, 4 Years. Rohit?'

'It's not really up to Rohit Sharma.''The chairman of selectors has the power to do what's best for Indian cricket, so it's not so much about Rohit himself deciding what should be the future.'......

Bumrah alone stands between Australia and glory

Jasprit Bumrah is a combination of legendary pacers, says Greg Chappell IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah has reinforced his status as the best bowler in the world several times. Photograph: BCCI/X......

Sachin Tendulkar inspires new generation of American cricketers

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar with Robin Uthappa at the Chicago Cricket Club. Photograph and video: Kind Courtesy National Cricket League/X Legendary Sachin Tendulkar, presented the Championship......

What If Rohit Joins IPL 2025 Auction?

'If he goes into the auction pool, it will be fascinating to see which team bids for him.' IMAGE: Despite leading Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles, Rohit Sharma was replaced by Hardik Pandya as......