'Budget Gives Middle Class Some Breathing Room'

'But this Budget alone will not fix what ails the Indian economy.' IMAGE: People watch the live telecast of Union Budget 2025 at a showroom in Patna, February 1, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Oppn blames VIP culture, mismanagement for Kumbh stampede

The Congress on Wednesday hit out at the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government over the stampede at the Sangam, with Rahul Gandhi saying that mismanagement and administration's special focus on......

Rahul vs Scindia, royals over 'Maharaja' remarks

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jyotiraditya Scindia's criticism of Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his "only maharajas enjoyed rights" remark evoked a strong response from the Congress on......

Remembering Dr Singh, Finance Minister

'The critical event signalling a new era for India was Dr Singh's 1991 Budget in which he quoted Victor Hugo to say that no power on earth could stop an idea whose time has come,' recalls T N......

Stand by Adani report, closure not due to threats, says Hindenburg founder

Activist short-seller Nathan Anderson, known for his high-profile campaigns against the likes of Adani Group, said he is closing his firm, Hindenburg Research, not because of any threat -- legal or......

The Regret About This Budget Is...

'...that it once again shies away from renewing its commitment to strategic divestment,' points out A K Bhattacharya. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shows the Budget tablet at the......

'Avoid Panic Selling. Nifty To Hit 29,263'

'Market corrections are a natural part of investing, so it's essential to remain focused on long-term financial goals.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   With the Trump administration......

Osamu Suzuki, the man who spurred India's auto industry is dead

Osamu Suzuki, the man who took a risk and bet on India when no one else believed in having a viable automobile company in the country, has died at the age of 94, according to information shared by......

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

There is quite a variety of subjects turning up on OTT, as film-makers are freed from the box office pressure. But there is still no getting away from casting movie stars in made-for-streaming......

Baby John Teaser: Same Old, Same Old

Noisy action, shootouts, slo-mo walks and some dialoguebaazi highlight Baby John's unimpressive teaser, observes Mayur Sanap. How long will Bollywood press on with its obsession for lazy remakes?......

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.''You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are......

#MeToo: 'Women Can't Be Blamed'

'Silence is the convention. Silence is appreciated. Silence is practical and silence is rewarded.''This is how sexual harassment in showbiz is normalised.' IMAGE: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi......

I will not interfere: Dhoni's clear message to Gaikwad

IMAGE: Ruturaj Gaikwad recalled his conversation with MS Dhoni. Photograph: BCCI Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has opened up about the important moment when MS Dhoni......

Is 40-year-old Chhetri India's ONLY hope?

Described as 'a wise decision' by the sport's national federation, Sunil Chhetri's return from international retirement at 40 is certainly an acknowledgement of his greatness in Indian football but......

Saddened by plight of women in Afghanistan: Buttler

IMAGE: Captain Jos Buttler said England decided to play Taliban-ruled Afghanistan as sport offers hope in tough times.. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters England captain Jos Buttler says he and......

We cannot control politics: Afghan captain Shahidi on women's cricket

IMAGE: Hundreds of women cricketers and other athletes fled Afghanistan after the Taliban reclaimed power in 2021 and effected sweeping restrictions on women in the country. Photograph: Cricket......

India Will Count On These 5 Men On Sunday

The last time India competed in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017, the team lost the final to Pakistan. The Indian team has undergone significant changes since, yet five battle-hardened players from......