Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

One hopes in his next term, Narendra Modi will take up the mission of inculcating respect for following rules in Indians as a mission.Therein lies the chance for India to become a developed......

Key highlights of G20 New Delhi Leaders' declaration

After days of speculation and skepticism, a consensus was reached at the G20 Summit and the New Delhi Declaration was adopted on Saturday. Here are key points of G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration.......

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

India's historical focus on its continental borders has overshadowed its maritime ambitions, but that is changing quickly, notes Ajai Shukla. IMAGE: The Indian Navy carries out the TROPEX exercise......

Victory of politics that unites country: Priyanka on Karnataka results

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday hailed the party's performance in the Karnataka assembly polls as the victory of politics that unites the country. IMAGE: Congress general......

Why Builders Won't Drop Home Prices

'What happens in the real estate market is that once the prices go up it goes on to stay at that level.' 'It might not increase and at the same time the prices will not come down too.' IMAGE: A......

Gold loan business is shining as regulatory scrutiny of sector grows

In mid-March this year, the finance ministry asked state-run banks to review their gold loan portfolio for the two-year period between January 1, 2022, and January 31, 2024. Illustration: Dominic......

Future of digital payments in India

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.' IMAGE: Cutlery vendor switches on Paytm at a roadside......

Digital Loan Apps: Boon Or Bane?

For the time being, digital lending remains a grey area, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   During a visit to Kolkata in December, I decided to drop by a bar......

'Actresses now don't like to work with me'

Legendary Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan is now part of the ages.Eight years ago, she spoke to Rediff.com, a frank interview which, like her magnificent dances, has stood the passage of time.......

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Binge watching television shows on streaming services has become the new way for us to be entertained at home. And that is not surprising since many of these shows are far better than the films we......

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

'The writer remains the most creative force in the process.''Producers need to be inventive in how they reward good writing.'Ranjita Ganesan reports. IMAGE: Excel Entertainment, producers of Gully......

Spain's Euro glory built on selfless group mentality

IMAGE: Spain's players celebrate with the trophy after beating England in Euro 2024 final at Berlin Olympiastadion, Germany, on Sunday. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters Spain's path to European......

Brother's sacrifice behind Vivrant becoming IPL millionaire

IMAGE: Jammu and Kashmir's Vivrant Sharma, bought by SunRisers Hyderabad for Rs 2.6 crore, is now excited to work with SRH Head coach, legendary West Indies cricketer Brian Lara. Photograph:......

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday night. IMAGE: Toni Kroos scores Real Madrid's second goal past Sheriff Tiraspol's goalkeeper Georgios Athanasiadis. Photograph:......