'Most Dargahs, Mosques Will Be Threatened'

'The new Waqf bill sows the seed for conflict in every town and village of India.' < IMAGE: A protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 in Kolkata, April 4, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo......

'BJP's Survival Depends On Muslims'

'The irony of this country is that the party in Opposition and the party in power both depend on Muslims.' IMAGE: Hindu Mahasabha supporters distribute sweets after the passing of the Waqf......

2 Indian-origin faces in new Canadian PM's cabinet

Indo-Canadian Anita Anand and Delhi-born Kamal Khera, one of the youngest women ever elected to the Canadian Parliament, are part of new Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet. IMAGE: Kamal Khera.......

Why Wayanad's Landslide Survivors Are Protesting

In the months immediately following the 2024 tragedy, reporting on the landslide per se had been a straightforward affair. On one side was death and destruction. On the other side, survivors and......

Budget: 25% I-T Slab, Higher Rebate Likely

'If our Budget allows, we may implement both measures -- making income up to Rs 10 lakh tax-free and introducing a 25 per cent slab for income between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 20 lakh.' Illustration:......

High points of Sitharaman's 8th Union Budget

These are the highlights of the Union Budget 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Saturday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com DIRECT TAX No personal......

'Everyone Who Pays Tax Will Get Something Beneficial'

'The voice which came wherever I travelled was that we are proud taxpayers. We are honest taxpayers. We want to continue to serve the country by being good taxpayers.''But what do you think about......

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......

How S Africa can become Champions Trophy favourites?

Former captain Graeme Smith is optimistic that South Africa will end its prolonged wait for an ICC trophy this year, long before they host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027. IMAGE: Graeme......

Will ICC adopt a new system for Test cricket?

'I've been a firm believer in that if you want Test cricket to survive and be alive and thriving, I think that's the way to go.'   IMAGE: ICC Chairman Jay Shah is expected to discuss the......

England's Pakistan tour hanging in balance

IMAGE: PCB head Mohsin Naqvi is concerned as the itinerary for England series is yet to be finalised (Image used for representational purposes). Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Pakistan Cricket......

PCB faces lawsuits, alienation and losses

 PCB unfortunately didn't have solid support from other members on the executive board and even the ICC management didn't give them the respect they deserved.   IMAGE: If Pakistan were to......

If India can't play in Pakistan, then..: PCB warns ICC

'If India can't play in Pakistan, then in future there would be Hybrid models in all ICC events in India right until 2031.' IMAGE: The Pakistan Cricket Board has been rigid in its opposition to......