Omar Abdullah sworn-in as J-K CM, ally Cong not to join his govt yet

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah took oath as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, heading the first elected government in the Union territory since 2019 when Article 370......

J&K: The Message Is Loud And Clear...

There is a limit to ignoring genuine aspirations of the people and suppressing their legitimate voice in running the affairs of the state, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator......

NC-Congress Ahead, BJP Second In J&K Poll

The PDP looks a distant third in the race, observes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs. IMAGE: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar......

J&K Polls Bristles With Strange Possibilities

'If, as happened in Baramulla during the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the youth in the Valley get triggered enough to jump into the wider fray, the end result would be difficult to predict, especially......

Favourable winds blowing for Cement sector, demand remains strong

Cement companies witnessed speculative support from investors through FY23 amid hopes of a rebound. Photograph: Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters After capex announcements in the FY24 Budget, there was......

Avoid paint stocks over the short-to-medium term

A likely turnaround in profitability margins in the March quarter (Q4FY23) will not be enough to lift the outlook for paint stocks due to volatile crude oil prices and rising competition in the......

How to Fight Slowdown: Demand Revival Is Key

'The current crisis is one of incomes, driven by poor job growth, agrarian distress and poor investment sentiment,' notes Harsh Pati Singhania, director, JK Organisation. Illustration: Dominic......

Gautam Singhania likes Trump's feud with China

'Trump's sparring with China is good for business,' Raymond's CMD tells Pavan Lall. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Clad in a V-necked, orange pima cotton T-shirt emblazoned with his team......

'We are living in the golden age of storytelling'

'The amount of work that is happening in the industry today -- whether it is on television, films or the OTT space -- there is ample opportunity for everyone.' IMAGE: Suparn Verma, left, with......

'People said "Please don't die"'

'I haven't experienced such a thing ever. It was beautiful.' IMAGE: The Family Man series has made Sharib Hashmi a star. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sharib Hashmi/Instagram Sharib Hashmi is enjoying......