Leaders must lead, not go missing

Our government has failed the country on several counts.All this must change for India to redeem itself in six months, says Naushad Forbes. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi interacts......

'People of Kerala can't be HOODWINKED'

'Whatever the BJP tries to do, they will not be able to make a big mark in Kerala.' IMAGE: A child wears a mask with a CPI-M election symbol at a Pinarayi Vijayan rally in Kerala, March 18, 2021.......

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

The Centre faced growing calls for a less sweeping curbs as an anxious nation awaited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address on Tuesday -- the last day of the 21-day coronavirus lockdown -- after a......

Lockdown should be lifted only after cases start dropping: Experts

An 'exponential' ramping up of coronavirus testing is required to gauge the actual impact of the 21-day nationwide lockdown, health experts said on Monday as India nears the final week of 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......

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......

Economists laud Budget, say fiscal numbers look more realistic

Analysts and economists have hailed the fiscal projections in the interim Budget, saying the lower fiscal deficit forecast shows that the government, even in an election year, is serious about......

Budget 2023-24: Stay on fiscal glide path, economists advise FM Sitharaman

The Union government could target a fiscal deficit of 5.8-6 per cent of nominal GDP for 2023-24, and it should continue its capital expenditure push and look to simplify the personal income tax......

DK named in star-studded commentary panel for 'The Hundred'

Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI/IPL Sky Sports on Monday confirmed its star-studded commentary line-up for The Hundred. With 100 days to go until the launch of The Hundred, Sky Sports revealed a......

Hungry England won't rest on their laurels, Hussain warns Team India

'This is payback time a little bit for England after losing 4-0 in India and I don't see them letting up.' IMAGE: England fast bowler James Anderson celebrates after taking the wicket of Murali......

IN PIX: India's tame surrender at Lord's

< IMAGE: Cheteshwar Pujara is bowled by Stuart Broad. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images England pace bowler Stuart Broad swept aside the India middle order batting in an inspired spell on......

Virat Kohli on top of the World!

The India captain ended Steve Smith’s 32-month reign as the top-ranked batsman and reach the top of the summit for the first time in his 67-Test career. IMAGE: Virat Kohli celebrates after......

PHOTOS: Defiant Kohli keeps India afloat on Day 3

Images from Day 3 of the 1st Test between England and India at Edgbaston on Friday. IMAGE: Captain Virat Kohli bats during Day 3. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images Captain Virat Kohli once......