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'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

'All the big things happening today in economic development have their beginning in Dr Manmohan Singh's ideas.' IMAGE: Dr Manmohan Singh addresses a news conference in New Delhi January 3, 2014.......

India maintained assertive approach along LAC in 2024

In a year bookended by intractable conflicts and geopolitical fragmentation, India focused on ramping up military prowess by broadly firming up defence procurement worth Rs 4.22 lakh crore even as......

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......

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

'We are going to need more technical people in government.''You can't expect a generalist to understand the complicated world of financial engineering.''I regret to say that most of our politicians......

Doval in Beijing for talks to restore stalled ties

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing on Tuesday to take part in the India-China Special Representatives' talks to be held on Wednesday aimed at restoring the bilateral ties......

Gold set to extend record run; may hit Rs 90,000 in 2025

Gold, a safe-haven bet, is likely to continue its record-smashing journey in the New Year, rising to Rs 85,000 per 10 grams and even Rs 90,000 level in domestic markets if geopolitical tensions and......

Trump's Tariff Tussle With India

'While criticising India's high tariffs, Mr Trump stated he would impose reciprocal taxes on Indian products if re-elected.''However, since India's tariffs follow WTO rules, Mr Trump's actions......

Employee Grievances Rise In Top Firms

Data collated for 47 BSE50 companies (as of H1FY25) shows employees and workers filed 8,468 complaints in FY24. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Employee grievances at India's top......

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

Malayalam Movies In Deep Financial Crisis

The Malayalam film industry suffered a loss of Rs 650 crore to Rs 700 crore in 2024. IMAGE: Kunchako Boban, Mammootty and Mohanlal all had releases in 2024. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kunchako......

'I Still Have Dreams Of Being A Mother'

'I don't think it's too late.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Samantha/Instagram Samantha plays little Kashvi Majmundar's mother so naturally in Raj-DK's Citadel: Honey Bunny that one wonders if she......

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

The Toronto International Film Festival heralds the beginning of the Fall awards season as films from the earlier festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Telluride compete with new projects......

Deepti stars as Indian women whitewash West Indies

IMAGE: Deepti Sharma celebrated with career-best figures of 6/31. Photograph: Women BCCI/X Senior off-spinner Deepti Sharma did the star turn with career-best figures of 6/31 before doing her......

Ashwin: Evolutionary, cerebral and never a one-trick pony

If one has to analyse Ashwin the cricketer, it is very difficult to ignore Ashwin, the person, who had a very independent mind and a brain that probably ticked 24x7. He believed in de-construction......

'Gukesh Must Go All Out For Win Today'

'If Gukesh wins, he has to survive in Game 14.''But if Liren wins, then it will be game over for Gukesh.' IMAGE: Can Dommaraju Gukesh make most of his advantage of playing with white in Game 13?......

World Chess C'ship: Gukesh and Liren draw again

IMAGE: D. Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren continues to be a frustrating affair. Photographs: Kind Courtesy Maria Emelianova and Chin An/FIDE Stalemate continued in the World Chess......

'Lyon Is The Best Finger Spinner Ever'

'He's got a pretty good record against Indian batsmen (123 wickets in 28 Tests versus India).''In India too he has a great record (56 wickets in 11 Tests in India ), that is a pretty good record......

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