Modi recites Neeraj's poem to counter Kharge in RS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a jibe at Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge in Rajya Sabha, and said the poem that he recited to criticise the Bharatiya Janata Party government......

'Maha Kumbh is not a hub of glamour and 5-star culture'

A section of the sadhus are unhappy with the chatter around viral sensations at the Maha Kumbh, saying they divert attention from what the festival is really about -- spirituality and faith of......

'Handcuffed' Oppn MPs protest against govt over US deportees

New Delhi, Feb 6 (PTI) Several opposition MPs on Thursday slammed the government for the way Indians staying illegally in the United States were deported, questioning the treatment meted out to......

Biren Singh resigns as Manipur CM, assembly session scrapped

Amidst rumblings within the state Bharatiya Janata Party seeking a change of leadership in strife-torn Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday tendered his resignation to Governor Ajay......

'Prime Minister Modi Has Been Fiscally Conscious'

'Spend, but create assets, spend but make sure that people benefit from it.' 'This has been a beautiful guiding principle. And I think as a finance minister I owe so much to the prime minister for......

Rupee depreciation may exacerbate market sell-off if downtrend continues

Rupee depreciation, if it continues, will likely pull the markets down further. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Since September 2024, the rupee has declined by 3.1 per cent, the Nifty has......

'Portfolios Need To Be Balanced This Year'

'Consider 40% to 50% in equities, 10% in gold as a hedge, and the remaining 30% to 40% split between multi-asset funds and hybrid funds.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   "Accept that......

ATMs to loans: All eyes on the road for finance world

A South Block and Mint Road tango is in the offing in 2025, foregrounded by deeper consultations with various stakeholders. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In the Union Budget for......

Vidaamuyarchi Review: Nonstop Action!

When we put 'Thala' Ajith and 'Action King' Arjun in the same frame, you can expect fireworks and they don't let you down, notes A Ganesh Nadar. Ajith Kumar has been in the news lately for all the......

'I Said, 'I'm Fine. I'm Not Going To Die'

'He had a knife in each hand.''And something just kind of took over and I just grabbed him.' IMAGE: Saif Ali Khan returns home from hospital after the attack. Photograph: ANI Photo Why did......

'I'll Think Twice Before I Make A Film Like Bombay Again'

'Films like Roja and Bombay, at that point of time, were not something about which I would be too worried.''I thought if I'm honest and if I'm reflecting what a normal person like me is feeling,......

'Everything Cannot Just Be Box Office'

'Failure teaches you far more than your successes do you.''Like they say, success has many fathers and failure is a bastard.' IMAGE: Aaman Devgn, Rasha Thadani and Abhishek Kapoor. Photograph:......

Gill, 'Lambi Race Ka Ghoda'

IMAGE: Shubman Gill guided India close to victory. Photograph: BCCI   Shubman Gill's composed 87 run innings in India's successful chase against England earned high praise from the usually......

Former World No 1 Halep retires from tennis

'I don't know if it's with sadness or joy, I think I feel both, but I make this decision with my soul at peace.' IMAGE: Simona Halep lost to Italy's Lucia Bronzetti in her first match in 2025......

'It hurts': Mukund on India's Davis Cup ranking woes

IMAGE: Sasikumar Mukund, who was banned by AITA on disciplinary grounds last year, is back as India's best-ranked player for the World Group I Play-off tie against Togo, starting on Saturday.......

'I'll keep going': Djokovic vows to fight on

'I'll keep going. You know, I'll keep striving to win more Slams. And as long as I feel that I want to put up with all of this, I'll be around' IMAGE: Serbia's Novak Djokovic gestures during a......

'Maybe the worst team in the history of Manchester United'

IMAGE: It is the first time since 1989-90 that Manchester United have lost 10 of their first 22 games of the league season. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim......