SC says 'trust deficit' behind Shambhu border stand-off between govt, farmers

Observing that there is a trust deficit between farmers and the central government, the Supreme Court on Wednesday proposed the constitution of an independent committee comprising eminent persons......

Indira Gandhi And The Nagarwala Scam

A host of conspiracy theories followed, involving Indira Gandhi, her younger son Sanjay, his favourite small car project, secret funding of the Bangladesh Mukti Bahini and even the Central......

Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy endorse Donald Trump

Indian-American Republican leader Nikky Haley has endorsed her former boss Donald Trump as the party's candidate for the presidential election, delivering the message of unity after their bitter......

Jolt to Trudeau as Liberals lose stronghold in key Canadian by-poll

In a stunning blow to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his Liberal Party lost a closely-watched federal by-election on Tuesday to the Conservatives from a longtime Liberal stronghold,......

Homeowners get flexible LTCG tax calculation relief

The government on Tuesday sought to address a significant concern stemming from the 2024-25 Budget announcement by introducing flexibility in the computation of long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax......

Indexation: How Nirmalaji Can Fix It

The best solution would be the one followed in 2018 -- allow cost indexation until March 31, 2024 -- but exit at any time.The second-best alternative would be to allow time until March 31, 2025 for......

Vedanta's Agarwal urges govt to privatise gold mining to boost production

Anil Agarwal, chairman of metals major Vedanta group, has called for the sale of government stake in Bharat Gold Mine and Hutti Gold Mine so as to increase production of the yellow metal in the......

Union Budget 2024 remains largely neutral for stock markets in India

Overall market reaction to the Budget was neutral. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Investors absorbed the changes to the tax rates (positive for salaried class) and capital gains taxes......

The Real Reason Why Movies Are Flopping

The consistently heavy downpour of films, shows, events, videos and whatnot is causing economic disruption. IMAGE: Alaya F and Tiger Shroff's Bade Miya Chote Miyan is among the year's biggest......

Movie Train Daredevilry To Remember!

From Kishore Kumar posing as a Half Ticket running riot to Raj and Simran's super filmi reunion in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, train journeys in Hindi movies have formed the backdrop for both......

'Heeramandi wasn't another sex scene'

'While I was performing it, I had a weird feeling that people would love it because it's so bizarre.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shekhar Suman Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond......

'I'm Somebody You Don't Mess With'

'You treat me like eye candy and I will leave you like you're a wrapper.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Alankrita Sahai/Instagram Alankrita Sahai joins the long list of beauty pageant contestants, who......

Egypt's Ahmed Elgendy wins men's Modern Pentathlon

IMAGE: Egypt's Ahmed Elgendy celebrates winning the gold medal after the Modern Pentathlon men's final Laser Run at Chateau de Versailles, Versailles, France, on Saturday. Photograph: Zohra......

Manu Bhaker's next challenge: Balancing fame and focus

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker has earned herself a three-month break after becoming the first Indian to win two medals at the same Olympics after Independence. Photographs: ANI Photos History-maker Manu......

Olympics spark joy for volunteers, frustration for Parisians

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Paris Olympics/Instagram For the fortunate few out of the 45,000 volunteers supporting the Paris Olympics, a chance meeting with tennis star Carlos Alcaraz at the airport......

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......

KKR face 'make or break' scenario after Gambhir exit

IMAGE: Players and family of IPL Champions Kolkata Knight Riders celebrate following their win in the final. Photograph: KKR / Instagram Kolkata Knight Riders and Team India are going through......