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Govt wanted Rs 3 lakh cr from RBI ahead of 2019 polls: Ex-Deputy Guv

The Reserve Bank (RBI) resisted a 'raid' planned by some in the government to extract Rs 2-3 lakh crore from its balance sheet in 2018 to meet populist spending in run-up to general elections,......

Truth is a victim in age of false news, social media, says CJI Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Friday said truth has become a "victim" in the age of false news and with the spread of social media, something which is said as a seed germinates into......

Owe a duty to country to show zero tolerance to corruption, says SC

Unsatiated greed for wealth has facilitated corruption to develop like cancer and the constitutional courts owe a duty to the people of the country to show zero tolerance to corruption and come......

Rahul does not like backseat driving: Jairam Ramesh

Rahul Gandhi does not like backseat driving or asserting his authority and his greatest value going forward will be to play the role of an “ideological compass” for the Congress, senior......

Bharat jodo yatra no magic wand, lots of work to be done: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said Bharat Jodo Yatra is a good first step for the party in connecting with the people but is "no magic wand" and there is a lot of work that needs to be......

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

The speed at which he led the central bank in different areas -- ranging from internal reorganisation to inflation fighting, stabilising the currency, taking on rogue corporations, cleaning up bank......

Modi's socio-nomics starts to pay off

Here's what could be ahead for India: A $10-trillion economy by 2030-32, a Sensex at 1,00,000 by 2025, monthly GST revenues at Rs 2 trillion by 2024-25, 100 new unicorns by 2025, and poverty below......

'This is not growth; this is de-growth'

'It will be only in fiscal year 2023 when the size of the Indian economy will be bigger than what it was in 2020, you will see demand and employment rising.' IMAGE: People throng a market in......

'2 to 3 years for economy to recover'

'It was like a doctor giving some simple pain killers to a patient in dire requirement of chemotherapy.''There was no sense of urgency or desperation in this particular Budget.' IMAGE: Finance......

'Carrot-and-stick economic model not workable in all countries'

Economist Deepak Nayyar says economic openness, while necessary, is not sufficient, and is conducive to development only when combined with industrial policy. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

'Zaheer Will Keep Daughter Happy'

'Pre-wedding conflicts are common.''We are all okay now.''Whatever the stress has been sorted out.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonakshi Sinha/Instagram Shatrughan Sinha finally ended the rumours......

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

In recent years, Yash Chopra has been labelled King Of Romance, when in fact, his best film, Deewar (1975) did not have a chiffon-clad heroine dancing in the snow. Unfortunately, it is not......

Why Mughal-e-Azam will never die

Did you know Nargis was to have played the Madhubala role, but opted out because she has reservations about working with Dilip Kumar?Do you know how Naushad and Shakeel Badayuni came up with the......

Game Of Thrones, Handmaid's Tale lead Emmy noms

The Emmy nominations for 2018. Game Of Thrones led the 70th Emmy awards with the highest nominations at 22. It was followed by Saturday Night Live and Westworld at 21, and The......

Review: Oru Muthassi Gadha is worth watching

The director works as if he has a magic wand that makes this theme -- which is not exactly fresh -- engaging, raves Paresh C Palicha. You know that Malayalam cinema is passing through a......

IPL 2024: 'KKR played like invincibles'

IMAGE: KKR's players celebrate with the IPL Trophy after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI After guiding Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title on......

India's Asian Cup exit blamed on striker crisis

We need players with confidence in front of goal: Coach Igor Stimac after India's Asian Cup exit IMAGE: India lost 0-1 to Syria on Tuesday to crash out of the Asian Cup with an all-loss......

The Ageless Wonders Of IPL 2023

T20 cricket used to be the domain of the young and fearless, but IPL 2023 shattered that dogma. Piyush Chawla, Amit Mishra, Mohit Sharma and Ishant Sharma, despite being in the twilight of their......

Roger Federer: Casting a spell with elegance, grace and artistry

Roger Federer may never glide across it as only he can, or any other Grand Slam court for that matter, again. But his legacy will never fade. IMAGE: Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates after......

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

Structural changes in MP cricket that led to Ranji triumph IMAGE: Madhya Pradesh players take the trophy on a victory lap after winning the Ranji crown. Photograph: PTI Photo Minutes after......

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