US explores post-Musharraf scenario

What will happen to Pakistan politics in a post-Musharraf scenario? It is a question that is as vexing as it is frequent, and it happened to the kicker at a conference on US-South Asia policy at......

5 ways Sebi has brought cheer to MF investors

Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India has set out five broad categories for mutual fund schemes, including equity, debt and hybrid funds that will benefit investors, says Ashley......

Where's the slowdown? 6 companies that beat economic sluggishness

Check out the companies which surpassed economic slowdown and the demonetisation-induced slowdown Even as a number of companies were complaining about the economic sluggishness and the......

Will GST make Life simple? Not a chance!

'In practice, GST will increase the pain of compliance, if not the cost, a lot.' 'It also has clauses that offer scope to create a single market for corruption,' warns Devangshu Datta.Illustration:......

Good time for cash-rich IT firms to go for share buy-back

Higher dividend taxes, falling valuations make alternative shareholder payment attractive, report Shivani Shinde Nadhe and Samie Modak.Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Mounting cash piles, increase in......

Review: MTV Splitsvilla 7 will have you in splits

MTV Splitsvilla 7 is the most mindless show even by reality TV standards, says Nishi Tiwari.Twenty scantily clad 20-somethings stand in line in the regal Samode Palace in Jaipur, extremely mindful......

The 10 Most Unforgettable Moments from the 2016 Oscars

Raja Sen lists his favourite moments. I once had the remarkable good fortune to be sitting unexpectedly in the Comedy Cellar in New York when a surprise guest was thrust upon us. The audience......

Why Lewandowski Retook Penalty

IMAGE: Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring Poland's first goal from the penalty spot against France. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters   The controversial Video Assistant Referee (VAR)......

England's Kane wants to end career as NFL kicker

Kane is a fan of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and was at the Super Bowl this year, watching from the stands as the 41-year-old won his sixth title. IMAGE: "(It's) something that in......

WC Preview: All eyes on masked Son as South Korea face Uruguay in opener

IMAGE: South Korea's Son Heung-min during training. Photograph: Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters South Korea's Son Heung-min will be able to play with a mask in their World Cup Group H opener against Uruguay......

Dortmund's Haaland close to Man City move

IMAGE: Several top clubs including Real Madrid, Paris St Germain and City, among others, have been linked with Erling Haaland at times. Photograph: Leon Kuegeler/Reuters Borussia Dortmund top......

Australia stun Peru to qualify for Qatar 2022 WC

IMAGE: IMAGE: Australia players celebrate after qualifying for the FIFA World Cup. Photograph:  REUTERS/Mohammed Dabbous. Australia's dancing substitute goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne......