Does India need expensive F-35s from US, asks Cong

Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala on Saturday raised several questions on whether the country required expensive fighter jets like F35 aircraft from the US and if security experts and......

'Modi-Trump Reconnect Went Swimmingly'

'Trump administration wanted a positive tone at this summit, but there was still some anxiety that there could be some awkward moments -- and there were not.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi......

Trump Turns Up At Lit Fests All Over!

The dramatic moves of Donald Trump, which have shaken up the global order, dominated the discussion.A sense of bewilderment prevailed, but there was also expectation that President Trump would......

'The Largest Peaceful Gathering Of Pilgrims'

Through history, the Mela has held different meanings for ascetics, the colonised, colonisers, and tourists, but all have been moved by its grandeur points out Atanu Biswas. IMAGE: Sadhus after......

RBI sees retail inflation at 4.2% for next fiscal

The Reserve Bank on Friday projected the retail inflation at 4.2 per cent for next financial year beginning April while retaining the forecast for 2024-25 at 4.8 per cent. Illustration: Uttam......

Volkswagen moves HC over $1.4 bn tax notice

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has filed a case against tax authorities over the Rs 11,000 crore (about $1.4 billion) show cause notice for alleged customs duty fraud related to the import of cars as......

FM unveils six new schemes, raises KCC limit to Rs 7 lakh

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced six new schemes and increased the subsidised Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loan limit to Rs 7 lakh from Rs 5 lakh, targeting everything from......

Budget will revitalise agri sector, rural economy

Recent documents by NITI Aayog and periodic labour force surveys on employment show that the importance of agriculture is rising in the Indian economy. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com A......

'Yes, I Did Feel Uncomfortable'

'Four days before the shoot, I cut down my water intake to just one litre per day, eliminated salt and carbs, and focused solely on protein.''By the time we shot the scene, I was just waiting for......

Lots Of Romance In Theatres This February

February is the month of Valentine's Day and expectedly, there are quite a few romantic films coming up. But there's some variety in the non-romantic films too, which makes this month really......

'It's Very Difficult To Survive Without...'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonnalli Seygall/Instagram After portraying a variety of roles on screen, Sonnalli Seygall is probably her favourite one -- that of a mother in real life. The actor,......

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Photograph: Kind courtesy Chandrika Tandon/Instagram Chennai-born Indian-American businesswoman and musician Chandrika Tandon, 71, won a Grammy in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category......

How many brands does Dada promote?

IMAGE: From Real Estate to consumer goods, Sourav Ganguly is a face for a variety of brands. Photograph: BCCI Former India captain Sourav Ganguly remains a sought-after figure in the world of......

Will it be Chakravarthy over Kuldeep for India's Champions Trophy opener?

Although India are playing a strong brand of 50-overs’ cricket of late, they have some selection riddles to solve before they face Bangladesh in their opening match of the Champions Trophy.......

Spin specialist: Shreyas Iyer, India's middle-order maestro!

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer has an overall strike-rate of 102.49 in ODIs, vindicating his bold approach in the 50-overs format. Photographs: BCCI Shreyas Iyer is fidgety at the crease, almost Steve......

Pant or Rahul? Who will be India's first-choice WK?

IMAGE: If India opt to field KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant in the Playing XI, Shreyas Iyer will likely have to sit out. Photograph: BCCI Rishabh Pant's game-changing audacity or KL Rahul's quiet......

Can Kohli, Rohit rediscover form in England ODIs?

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be eyeing strong performances in the ODI series against England -- in a format they have dominated for several years. Photograph: BCCI Form and fitness of......