Waqf bill debate finale to Budget session ending with over 100% productivity

Parliament's nod to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill rendering it the government's most consequential piece of legislation in its third term, and the political heat it generated inside and outside the......

CPM's Karat calls for Left unity to counter 'Hindutva neo-fascism'

Only the Left has the wherewithal and conviction to fight and counter "Hindutva neo-fascism", and the Communist Part of India-Marxist will work toward strengthening Left unity and bringing together......

Waqf bill: Govt says no interference in Muslims; Oppn objects

The ruling National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday launched a feisty defence of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha amid the opposition's charge that it was unconstitutional and targeted......

Muslim law board to challenge Waqf 'black law' in court

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), a major organisation representing Muslims in India, on Wednesday said it will challenge the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in court and take the fight......

'Insurance companies will need more capital'

'I now see rates rising again, particularly after recent losses — especially the January wildfires in Los Angeles.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Following the company's third-quarter......

FAQ: IT Dept Can Check E-mail, WhatsApp

The new Income Tax Bill will allow tax officials to access taxpayers' online bank accounts, e-mails, social media posts, online investment accounts, and other digital data starting April 1,......

'We Will Have A Mutually Beneficial Trade Agreement'

'The US has agreed to negotiate with us a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement, which will go for reduction of tariffs on both sides so that our trade can grow.' India is hopeful that the......

Falling poverty claims in SBI report spark concerns about methodology

'Before jumping to a conclusion that India has been able to end poverty, we should interrogate the labour markets.' IMAGE: A scavenger, surrounded by a flock of Greater Adjutant birds, collects......

Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story Review: Too Superficial

Kunal Kohli's attempt to bottle the essence of Gen Z in Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story remains superficial, observes Deepa Gahlot. Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story has the silliest meet cute......

Why Pyaasa Is A Must Watch 68 Years On

At a time when the 'my country, right or wrong' attitude is sweeping over the majority, the Pyaasa songm Jinhe Naaz Hai Hind Par Woh Kahan Hain brings a much-needed sense of reality.It questions:......

Chhaava Review: Vicky Is Terrific!

After a character and film like this, at least for a while, everything else Vicky Kaushal does will look bland, asserts Deepa Gahlot. The son of a towering figure like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj......

'SRK Was Never Considered For Kaho Na... Pyaar Hai'

'I never gave any indication that Hrithik would do a film for the underworld.' IMAGE: Ameesha Patel and Hrithik Roshan in Kaho Na... Pyaar Hai. With nine Filmfare awards, Kaho Na... Pyaar Hai......

IPL: SRH-HCA fiasco ends

IMAGE: Kavya Maran owner of the Sunrisers Hyderabad during the IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on March 27,......

PIX: Marc Marquez wins Americas GP sprint, stays undefeated

IMAGE: Marc Marquez (93) of Spain and Ducati Lenovo celebrates on the podium after winning the sprint race before the 2025 MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas, at Circuit of The Americas, Austin,......

TT great Sharath Kamal bows out; Manav creates history

IMAGE: Sharath Kamal acknowledges the crowd after finishing his two-decade long table tennis in Chennai on Saturday. Photographs: WTT Star Contender 2025 Achanta Sharath Kamal's illustrious......

DC Vs LSG: Who Bowled Best?

In a match where bowlers were sent on a leather hunt on a batting-friendly surface with short boundaries in Visakhapatnam, some of them managed to hold their own. The high-scoring IPL 2025 match......

World Indoors: Ingebrigtsen's golden double, hurdles drama

IMAGE: Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen celebrates after winning the men's 1500m final. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters Jakob Ingebrigtsen completed a golden double by capturing the men's 1,500......