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Covid Fading But Still Claims Lives

There have been 41 cases of Covid in the most recent four-week period ending mid-January, with three deaths. IMAGE: A health worker collects a swab sample for the COVID-19 test in New Delhi.......

Brand ambassador, cricket...: How Maldives aims to attract 3L Indians in 2025

The Maldives government has set a target of attracting 3,00,000 Indian tourists in 2025 after their number went from top place in 2023 to sixth in 2024 following the strained relations between Male......

Budget allocation makes Census unlikely this year too

If budgetary proposals are anything to go by, the decadal census is unlikely to be carried out in 2025 as well with a meagre Rs 574.80 crore allocated for the exercise in the Budget presented on......

Cong leaders' remarks on Prez Murmu unfortunate: Rashtrapati Bhavan

Congress leaders' comments on President Droupadi Murmu's address to the Parliament are in poor taste, unfortunate and entirely avoidable, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said on Friday. IMAGE: President......

MHA gets Rs 2.33 lakh crore, bulk of funds for security

The Union Budget 2025-26 on Saturday allocated Rs 2,33,210.68 crore to the Ministry of Home Affairs with the majority of the fund -- Rs 1,60,391.06 crore -- being given to central police forces......

Will Modi Opt For More Energy Imports From US?

US shale oil would act as an alternative to India's heavy dependency on Russian crude, which is currently facing sanctions. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi with then US President Donald J......

For a slightly higher government capex outlay

While the capital spending is being maintained at 3.1 per cent of the GDP, a little more would have boosted economic growth even further, suggests Rajiv Memani. IMAGE: Union Finance Minister......

'Budget Lacks Big Ideas'

'This Budget did not live up to expectations.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Will the 2025 Budget trigger growth in the economy when there is no demand in the domestic market, when......

RBI may cut interest rate by 25 bps on Feb 7

The RBI is likely to reduce the key interest rate by 25 basis points this week after keeping it on hold for two years, complementing the Union Budget initiatives to push consumption-led demand,......

'Landmark Moment For Capital Market'

DIIs owned equities worth Rs 73.5 trillion, just 1.9 per cent less than FPIs.This marks a significant change from a decade ago. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The ownership gap between......

'My Life And My Story Is My Truth'

'At the age of 68, I am in the best phase of my life.''What I have left of my life, I want to live with dignity.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kalpana Iyer/Instagram From a studious girl who learnt......

'It's Very Difficult To Survive Without...'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonnalli Seygall/Instagram After portraying a variety of roles on screen, Sonnalli Seygall is probably her favourite one -- that of a mother in real life. The actor,......

Varun Dhawan's Body Double Becomes A Star

'I've had a 10-and-a-half year journey behind the camera and people don't know who I am.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Veer Pahariya /Instagram Sky Force may not have become the hit debutant Veer......

How A Prof Got A Role In Paatal Lok 2!

Dr Theyie Keditsu, who plays Grace Reddy, was spotted at a restaurant. The next day she was offered Paatal Lok 2. IMAGE: Theyie Keditsu plays the elegant Grace Reddy in Paatal Lok 2. Photographs:......

'I Was Waiting Ki Sabka Time Aata Hai'

'I will never ever forget Paatal Lok 2 because I left for the shoot the night I got married! IMAGE: Bendang Walling as Sub-Inspector Isaac Longkumer in Paatal Lok 2. Photographs: Kind courtesy......

Can India bring home gold at Asia Mixed Team C'ships?

While India have never won the gold at the Asia Mixed Team Championships, they did secure mixed team gold and silver at the Commonwealth Games in 2018 and 2022. IMAGE: Satwiksairaj......

Yuvraj's Special Message for Abhishek

IMAGE: Three years ago Yuvraj Singh, known for his straight-talking mentorship, took Abhishek Sharma under his wing. Photograph: BCCI Abhishek Sharma's record-breaking 135 off just 54 balls......

'It hurts': Mukund on India's Davis Cup ranking woes

IMAGE: Sasikumar Mukund, who was banned by AITA on disciplinary grounds last year, is back as India's best-ranked player for the World Group I Play-off tie against Togo, starting on Saturday.......

PR Sreejesh chosen for Padma Bhushan; Ashwin to get Padma Shri

IMAGE: P R Sreejesh, who retired after winning a second successive Olympic hocky bronze in Paris, is currently the head coach of the junior men's team. Photograph: P R Sreejesh/X Former men's......

Having family on tour important for players: Buttler

'I don't think it affects the cricket too much.' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma has already voiced his apprehension with BCCI's new guidelines, which allows families no more than two weeks on tours exceeding......

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