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'Farmers are our Annadata'

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India’s 78th Independence Day. My Dear Fellow Citizens, I extend to you all my heartiest......

Reject divisive tendencies based on social hierarchies: President

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday emphasised the need to strengthen affirmative action as a tool for inclusion while urging the rejection of divisive tendencies rooted in perceived social......

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Where do Vijay and his TVK expect to get their votes from?Vijay has a huge fan following among women, but will they automatically become his voters like they had done for MGR's AIADMK, asks N......

'Review 5 guarantees': Karnataka minister sparks row

Karnataka minister Satish Jarkiholi on Wednesday said the guarantee schemes need to be reviewed so that only the economically weaker sections, and not the rich, benefit from them, sparking a debate......

We don't...: Jaishankar on US Prez election outcome

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said India has "every confidence" that it will be able to work with the next President of the United States, whoever occupies the Oval Office.......

India just shy of top-weight China in MSCI EM after rejig

The Indian equity markets will soon account for over a fifth of a key emerging market (EM) benchmark tracked by funds with assets exceeding $500 billion. Photograph: Thomas White/Reuters This......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Macroeconomic data announcements, the last batch of Q1 earnings and global trends are the major factors that would influence trading sentiments in the equity market in a holiday-shortened week......

'India Is A Stock Picker's Delight'

'In the short term you keep your return expectations very, very low; in the medium term be prepared to invest and in the long term growth will come and your returns from stocks will be high.'......

'Unemployment Is A Ticking Time Bomb!'

'The government should come back as a job creator as it did in the 1960s and the 1970s.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE),......

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

'We have essentially tried to set out an agenda for the next five years and it, in essence, represents the political commitment to that agenda.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com ......

'I Want To Do A K-Drama'

'I want to be in Korea doing a love story, full of romance.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Lakshmi Manchu/Instagram Lakshmi Manchu is a name that resonates with versatility and grace across various......

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao In Supreme Court

Lawyers flooded the courtroom of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud to witness the proceedings as one special guest -- Aamir Khan -- was seated in the front row. IMAGE: Movie superstar Aamir......

Gyaarah Gyaarah Review: Engaging Crime Drama

There are elements that make this show entertaining, and if you haven't seen the original show, the concept is wild enough to keep you hooked, notes Mayur Sanap. Any show that demands your......

'People Said A Lot Of Things Against Me'

'I believe one should never disrespect their elders but if the person does not know how to talk to people, then I am sorry, I cannot take it.' Battling it out against contenders like......

Brinda Review: Engaging Crime Series

Brinda examines some alarming aspects of religious fanaticism through the narrative engine of a well-oiled serial killer mystery, observes Arjun Menon. Brinda, the first Web series to feature......

Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

IMAGE: Morne Morkel was Head Coach Gautam Gambhir's primary choice, having worked with him at Lucknow Super Giants. Photograph: IMAGE: Kind courtesy Morne Morkel/X Former South Africa pace......

Vinesh is a real fighter, deserves a medal: Sreejesh

IMAGE: PR Sreejesh celebrates after India won back-to-back Olympic bronze medals in Paris 2024. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis / Reuters Legendary Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh......

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker and P R Sreejesh -- India's flag-bearers at the Paris Olympic Games closing ceremony on Sunday. Photograph: P R Sreejesh/Instagram Against all odds, the Paris Olympics have......

How hockey team crushed mental hurdles in bronze-medal run

IMAGE: Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh and his team with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandviya during their felicitation on their arrival from the Paris Olympics, on Saturday. Photograph: Hockey......

How crowd-funding helped Nadeem win Pak first Olympic gold

IMAGE: Paris Olympics champion and Pakistan Arshad Nadeem poses beside the screen displaying his new Olympic record after the javelin throw final on Thursday. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Paris......

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