That Rarity Of Rarities, A Good Man In Politics

As a leader, he was ambitious, not for himself but for India and its people. His was not the short-term election cycle calculation of individual political gain. His was a practical vision of how to......

China defends Brahmaputra dam, says project won't affect riparian states

China has defended its plan to build the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet saying that the project will not affect riparian states and safety issues have been addressed through......

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

When Dr Singh Met Sachin...

22 images that captures glimpses of a most unusual Indian who led the nation for 10 years. The first of a series:   IMAGE: Dr Manmohan Singh, then prime minister of India, wishes Sachin......

Slowing credit growth, margin pressure await banks in 2025

With the likelihood of a repo rate cut in February or April, external benchmark-linked loans of banks will be repriced immediately. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters In 2025 banks are in for......

Budget: Why exporters are seeking Rs 750 cr from Sitharaman

Exporters on Thursday sought a fund of Rs 750 crore for three years to tap USD 25 billion export potential in the US, aiming to seize potential opportunities that may arise as the US......

'Next 2-3 Months Crucial For Equities'

'Geopolitics will be the most important driver of financial markets in 2025.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It has been a topsy-turvy few months for the Indian equity markets. "Given......

Market outlook 2025: Brokerages on opportunities, risks, investible themes

Emerging market equities are likely to post small gains in 2025 amid global policy uncertainties and a stronger dollar. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com From the outcome of the general......

2024's Best South Web Series

With varying levels of effectiveness in execution and conception, our storytellers have been able to adapt to the new format of content creation -- Web series -- and it's an exciting time ahead for......

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

'I don't think Waheeda had the confidence that I could pull it off, so she said no.' IMAGE: Shabana Azmi in Ankur. Shyam Benegal started his film career with the brilliant Ankur. The 1974 film not......

Step Inside Taapsee's Home

Taapsee Pannu's spacious home in Mumbai packs in warmth and creativity. It's gorgeous, and the eighth season of Asian Paints' Where The Heart Is invites us in. All photographs: Kind courtesy Asian......

The Swades State Of Mind

As Swades turns 20, Aseem Chhabra looks back at the film that spoke to him. IMAGE: Gayatri Joshi and Shah Rukh Khan in Swades. Several years ago, I had lunch with the then finance minister of......

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

While Gambhir didn't spell out the playing eleven, there were enough indications that India might bring back Shubman Gill at number three.   IMAGE: Virat Kohli bats in the nets on Thursday,......

Rohit Sharma to be dropped for 5th Test?

Head Coach Gautam Gambhir non-committal about Playing XI for Sydney Test. IMAGE: Indian captain Rohit Sharma has been woefully out of form. Photograph: Star Sports/X India coach Gautam Gambhir......

India's Cricketing Calendar For 2025

IMAGE: 18 T20Is, 10 Tests, 12 ODIs coming up! Photograph: BCCI/X The 2025 calendar promises to be an exciting year for Indian cricket fans, with 18 T20Is, 10 Tests, and 12 ODIs on the cards.The......

Will Bumrah Captain India In Sydney?

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney? IMAGE: India faces some tough selection calls ahead of the must-win fifth and final......

Cummins snubbed! Bumrah leads star-studded Test team

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah has been the best bowler in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy with 30 wickets in just four Tests. Photograph: BCCI/X Jasprit Bumrah was on Tuesday recognised for his......