Poll Schemes Threaten Maharashtra's Finances

Schemes like the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana strain Maharashtra's fiscal resources amid rising unemployment and prices of food items. IMAGE: Shiv Sena Kopri Pachapakkhadi assembly......

'B' in BJP stands for...: Kharge, Cong CMs slam Modi

The Congress on Friday launched a multi-pronged attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his jibe at the former for its poll guarantees, with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge saying before......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

Cong badly exposed: Modi seizes on Kharge's remarks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said the Congress stands 'badly exposed' in front of people for promising to them what the party knows it will never be able to deliver. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

'Euphoria In SMID Stocks Couldn't Have Lasted Forever'

'Retail investors, who had not seen such a massive correction in the SMID universe since COVID-19, are witnessing something like this for the first time. Panic profit booking may continue.'......

Smartphone market value surges 12% in Q3CY24: Counterpoint

India’s smartphone market grew by three per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in volume in the third quarter (Q3) of calendar year 2024, while its value surged by 12 per cent Y-o-Y to reach an......

What Does RBI Want To Discuss With Private Banks?

Senior bankers anticipate discussions on issues related to technology, cyber security, and customer protection. IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das. Photograph: Francis......

FMCG firms worry over high inflation; price hike likely

Leading FMCG companies reported a decline in margins in the September quarter on account of higher input costs and food inflation, which ultimately slowed down the pace of urban consumption.......

Why Varun-Samantha Had To Do Action Themselves

'In the current world of action cinema, where everything is high-tech and glossy, what if we go back in time and take out all the gadgets?' IMAGE: Samantha and Varun Dhawan in Citadel: Honey......

'What If We Go Back A Few Hundred Years?'

'We have loved Braveheart, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and Apocalypto.''The thought was 'When are we going to do such films?' IMAGE: Suriya in Kanguva. He always wondered when Indian cinema......

'Struggle Toh Kiya Hi Hai'

'I have no family (in the industry), no network, no mentor.''Still, I'm consistently working since 20 years and now I have a National Award.''It may take time, but if you're consistently at it,......

The Big Change At Karan Johar's Dharma

Industry experts believe that this deal will positively impact the Indian film industry, which is struggling with fewer movie releases. IMAGE: Karan Johar with Adar Poonawalla in Switzerland.......

Champions Trophy: Pakistan relents; India's matches in UAE

IMAGE: The 2025 Champions Trophy is set to be held in the 'Hybrid Model' as the Indian government is unlikely to allow its team to travel to Pakistan. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters In an......

East Coast or West Coast? Cricket venue dilemma for LA28

IMAGE: New York, on the East Coast, hosted several preliminary-round matches of the T20 World Cup earlier this year, which it co-hosted with the West Indies. Photograph: Denis......

India threatens CWG boycott over shocking exclusion

We shouldn't send team for CWG: Gopichand, Vimal slam move IMAGE: India's medal prospects in the Commonwealth Games, key sports such as hockey, badminton, wrestling, cricket, table tennis and......

Cricket, hockey, shooting, badminton dropped from CWG

In a body blow to India's medal prospects in the Commonwealth Games, key sports such as hockey, badminton, wrestling, cricket and shooting have been dropped from the 2026 edition by host city......

Major blow! Hockey could be dropped from 2026 CWG

Reports say hockey set to be axed from 2026 Glasgow CWG; CGF, FIH mum IMAGE:  Glasgow Games could drop hockey. Photograph: Hockey India/X Hockey is set to be axed from the 2026 Commonwealth......