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Assam CM's 'communal rhetoric': Cong urges EC to act

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday hit out at the Election Commission for the 'tone and tenor' of its recent letter to his party while also urging the poll body to act against 'communal and......

We have no choice but to move court: Cong's reply to EC

The Congress on Friday hit out at the Election Commission after it rejected allegations of 'irregularities' in Haryana assembly polls, saying if the poll panel's goal is to 'strip itself of the......

AAP, BJP Slug Fest Over Delhi Health Model

AAP projects its affordable 'health model' as a success story. The BJP calls it a hoax. IMAGE: A Mohalla clinic in New Delhi. Photograph: ANI Photo The efficacy of Delhi's 'health model'......

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

There were certainly qualities adhering to the Tata Group, which emanated from the persona of Ratan Tata.Most notable of these would be the low profile he maintained, which sharply contrasted the......

Recalled envoy speaks out: Canada backstabbed India

Calling Canada's behaviour 'the pits', India's recalled high commissioner Sanjay Verma says India was backstabbed and treated in a most unprofessional manner by a country that is supposed to be a......

Nifty 50 Can Fall Another 1,000 Points

If the index is unable to sustain above 24,500 levels, technically it can then slip to its 200-DMA placed at 23,365 levels. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The Nifty 50 can fall another......

Reliance Has Filed 3,000 Plus Patents

Reliance has filed patents not only in India but also in the US, Canada, Europe, Estonia, South Korea, and South America.The patents include narrowband Internet of Things, AI large language models,......

2nd time in 20 yrs, manufacturing jobs outpace sector growth

In a relatively rare occurrence, the growth in manufacturing jobs exceeded the pace of sector growth in 2022-23 (FY23). Employees assemble an electric transformer inside a manufacturing unit of......

BSE 100 companies boost R&D, innovation challenges persist

Research and development (R&D) spending by BSE 100 companies has grown steadily, rising from 0.89 per cent of revenue in FY20 to 1.32 per cent in FY24, averaging around 1 per cent over the period......

Maiden critical minerals auction: A modest showing

In June last year, India unveiled its first list of 29 critical minerals open for private sector exploration and mining. Photograph: Polina Devitt/Reuters Since then, 38 critical mineral blocks......

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......

'Comparisons With Vicky Used To Irritate Me A Lot'

'That comparison, "Oh look at Vicky, do you also see yourself being that successful in life?"''Vicky has done a lot and he is where he is. I feel really happy about it.''But I have my own journey.'......

'They Wanted To Cover Up Their Bloodied Hands'

'This was a government that wanted nobody outside Bangladesh to know that they were simply inept and run by a highly authoritarian leader who was afraid of any criticism towards herself.' IMAGE: A......

Probe launched into racist insults during El Clasico

IMAGE: Barcelona's Lamine Yamal (right) was subject to racist abuse during the El Classico against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters The Spanish......

Cool and calm Gukesh unfazed by World Championship pressure

Glad everyone thinks I'll win World Championship, but that's not extra pressure: Gukesh IMAGE: D Gukesh will take on Liren in Singapore from November 20 to December 15 for the coveted......

How India Conquered The Chess Olympiad

'The Indian Open team was extremely well prepared and motivated to win the gold medal.''With two players in the world top 10 club, and four players with over 2,700 ELO points (GMs Arjun Erigaisi, D......

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Nearly half of women fans in England and Wales suffer sexist abuse at soccer matches IMAGE: South Korea fans reacts in the stands before the match. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters Close to half......

World No 1 Suhas taking no pressure as he eyes Paris gold

'Without their (family) support I wouldn't have been what I am today. They never stopped me from pursuing my dreams in badminton. They always backed me and motivated me to achieve greater heights......

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