How Modi Bounced Back From Lok Sabha Setback

A new kind of history has been created in Maharashtra. Accept it. We need to give credit where it's due.Modi led this change... from the setback of June 4 to November 23, notes Sheela Bhatt.......

Cong, BJP spar over Manmohan Singh's funeral site

The Congress on Saturday accused the Centre of insulting Dr Manmohan Singh, the country's first Sikh prime minister, by carrying out his last rites at the Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated......

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of......

Nayab Singh Saini's Haryana Challenges

For it to continue to lead the growth ladder, the new government has to work hard on multiple dimensions, suggest Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva. IMAGE: Union Home Minister Amit A Shah......

'Capital Gains Tax Changes May Impact Investment Behaviour'

'Volumes in F&O trading had gone up rapidly and, in a way, the increase in STT on F&O will protect investor interest.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Foreign investors and India Inc......

M&A deal value slows 9% to $38 billion in the first half of 2024

The deal value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the first half of calendar 2024, despite the rising stock markets, slowed 9 per cent to $38 billion as against $41.74 billion in the same period......

Securities transaction tax on F&O hiked from October 1

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the securities transaction tax (STT) will be increased on futures and options (F&O) trade from October 1 to discourage retail investors from......

Unemployment: One of the BIG problems facing Modi 3.0

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led-NDA government in its third term must tackle the problem of unemployment in the country, especially in the unorganised sector and in small and medium enterprises,......

Jay Shah on why Asia Cup was not played in the UAE...

IMAGE: Following rain playing spoilsport during the ongoing Asia Cup matches, Jay Shah defended scheduling the matches in Sri Lanka. Photograph: ICC/Twitter Asian Cricket Council (ACC)......

Struggling CSK, Punjab Kings in battle for survival

IMAGE: Chennai Super Kings will need another fine all-round showing from Mahendra Singh Dhoni when they take on Punjab Kings in Monday's IPL match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Photograph:......

CSK-Delhi Capitals: Dhoni's acumen versus Pant's power

IMAGE: The nature of the Kotla track makes CSK favourites. Photograph: CSK/Twitter The shrewd tactician in Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be plotting a rampaging Rishabh Pant's downfall when Chennai......

New IPL teams: Goenka gets Lucknow; CVC bags Ahmedabad

IMAGE: The Indian Premier League trophy. Photograph: BCCI Kolkata-based business tycoon Sanjiv Goenka's RP-SG Group claimed the Lucknow franchise for a whopping Rs 7090 crore, while international......

IPL delivers even in COVID-19 times

BCCI's Dhumal called it the 'most successful IPL ever' in terms of viewership IMAGE: Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preity Zinta cheers for her team, Kings XI Punjab during IPL 2020. Photograph:......