Rs 2,541 cr boost for tourism, 50 destinations to be developed

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the top 50 tourist destinations in the country will be developed in partnership with states in a 'challenge mode', as she emphasised......

Kota coaching hub sees 50% drop in student suicides in 2024

The Kota district administration has claimed that there has been a 50 percent decline in the number of suicides by students this year as compared to 2023 in this coaching hub of Rajasthan known for......

Defence exports cross record Rs 21K cr over a decade: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday that India's defence exports crossed a record Rs 21,000 crore from Rs 2,000 crore a decade ago. IMAGE: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with chief of......

What Modi May Say In I-Day Address

'Given our turbulent neighbourhood, the prime minister is likely to emphasise on democratic dividend as the reason behind India's continuous prosperity.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi......

How to get more bang for the buck out of field agents

Will allowing business correspondents to hawk insurance products help in reviving 5-lakh strong field agents as a viable channel?   Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In late......

Why Is India Not In The Innovation Race?

India has its share of both large tech companies and large national laboratories, but why is it that these don't seem to be at the forefront of any innovation news headlines? asks Ajit......

Will AI, Like Y2K, Be Gamechanger For Indian IT Cos?

'The race is now on for Indian IT firms to develop their AI prowess and focus on a software-first approach to services as the people element becomes more complicated with Trump's expected new......

'A Big Sound Like That Of A Bomb'

'The facility works on Apple's iPhone and everything is damaged -- CNC machines, computers and CCTVs worth crores.' IMAGE: The Tata Electronics Plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, which manufactures the......

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......

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

'I have nostalgia for Ladakhi culture, which is common to both Muslims and Buddhists.''It is kind of a Buddhist way of life. You are compassionate and nice to each other.''You are good human......

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.' IMAGE: Payal Kapadia, second from right, flanked by actors......

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

IMAGE: Ratan Tata with former Jamshedpur FC coach Steve Coppell during launch of the football club in 2017. Photograph: Jamshedpur FC Fans/Instagram From the time Sir Dorabji Tata sponsored a......