Sheikh Hasina's Biggest Blunder

'The dominance of her party also meant that the institutions became lopsided -- whether it was the bureaucracy or the courts or the military.''She centralised power to the extent that you would see......

Can't jeopardise careers of 2L students for 5: SC rejects NEET-PG delay

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to postpone the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Postgraduate) examination scheduled for August 11, saying it can't put the careers of two lakh......

ISRO names 'Prime Astronaut' for space station mission

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair have been selected for an upcoming Indo-US mission to the International Space Station (ISS), the Indian Space Research......

It's All About Job Creation, Nirmalaji

'Is the Agniveer scheme or their post-retirement re-employment in paramilitary forces or in the state governments the BJP's answer to the crying need on the job front?' 'Or, even Finance Minister......

Customs duty cut on silver likely to give Centre breather for now

The steep cut in Customs duty on silver in the FY25 Budget to 6 per cent from 15 per cent may provide the government temporary relief by checking the spurt in silver imports from the United Arab......

Skilling plan laudable, but needs clarity: Biz leaders

While praising the internship scheme announced in the Budget, India Inc wants clarity on how it will be implemented. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The scheme is expected to help......

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

'We have essentially tried to set out an agenda for the next five years and it, in essence, represents the political commitment to that agenda.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com  ......

Public sector banks may take QIP route to meet shareholding norm

Public-sector lenders Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) and Uco Bank are likely to raise funds through qualified institutional placement (QIP) next month. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Punjab......

'Bombay Has An Intoxicating Personality'

'It's such a mishmash of wonderful things, so many different cultures, subsections of society and weird histories.' IMAGE: Boys with their faces painted in silver during Holi celebrations in......

Pakistan gets $70 million for hosting Champions Trophy

IMAGE: India and Pakistan are in same group and could potentially play a second time in the tournament's super four stage. Photograph: ICC  / X The ICC has approved a budget of approximately......

Gag order for Pakistan cricket officials on India!

IMAGE: PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi chairs a board meeting at the PCB Headquarters. Photograph: PCB Official / X. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has advised his office and......

IPL: SRK Rebels Against Mega Auction

Kolkata Knight Riders Co-Owner Shah Rukh Khan sparked a debate at the IPL owners' meeting held at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. According to a Cricbuzz report, Khan......

PCB chief Naqvi set to replace Jay Shah as ACC boss

Photograph: Kind Courtesy ACC/X Pakistan Cricket Board's incumbent chairman Mohsin Naqvi is set to become the next president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) later this year as per its......

PIX: Dravid-PT Usha meet at India House at Paris Olympics

IMAGE: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha meets with Former Head Coach of the Indian Cricket team Rahul Dravid, International Hockey Federation President Tayyab Ikram and IOC......