Explainer: Oldest democracy votes differently from largest one

For those accustomed to India's first-past-the-post general elections, the US presidential election is a confounding system that includes primaries, caucuses, an electoral college, the ‘early......

'Ladki Bahin Will Sink MVA Ship'

'MVA will not know what hit them.''The Ladki Bahin Yojana has brought in a huge wave for Shinde saheb and the Mahayuti alliance.' IMAGE: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde with Deputy......

Civil services, armed forces must unite against cyberattacks: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said cyberattacks have emerged as a major threat to national security and the civil services and armed forces must join hands to create a secure nationwide......

With polls due in February, Atishi has her task cut out

Delhi Chief Minister-designate Atishi will have to hit the ground running to accelerate the city government's functioning and ensure that the flagship projects and schemes are back on track in view......

Banking system liquidity surplus touches Rs 1 trn, shows RBI data

While liquidity in the banking system has turned surplus in the last few weeks, it could go back to deficit again, mainly due to corporate advance tax outflows. Illustration: Uttam......

Samvat 2081: Will Gold, Silver Sparkle?

'Higher interest rates make gold less attractive as it doesn't generate yield.''However, with rates set to fall, the tables are turning for gold.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Soofia Tailor/Pixabay......

Banks turn to CD issuances in September amid sluggish deposit growth

Facing sluggish deposit growth, banks turned to issuing certificates of deposit (CDs) in September to mobilise funds. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Banks have issued Rs 1.35 trillion worth......

Skilling plan laudable, but needs clarity: Biz leaders

While praising the internship scheme announced in the Budget, India Inc wants clarity on how it will be implemented. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The scheme is expected to help......

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT. 2024 has packed in some real highs for Indian films, including a......

Review: Kota Factory 3 Gets Darker

The new season takes the students out of their preoccupation with studies to other problems -- jealousy of another's easy success, a blip in a romance, financial crunch, meltdowns, discovers Deepa......

Family Star Review: Vijay Devarkonda Can't Save This Romance

There is only so much that Vijay Deverakonda is allowed to work on from a clueless script that bounces from one wrong choice to another, observes Arjun Menon. Vijay Deverakonda joined hands with......

Will crunch of southpaws affect India at CT?

'In the 2023 World Cup, we lacked batting depth from No. 8 onwards. These are the crucial questions that need to be addressed.' IMAGE: The vice-captaincy role to Shubman Gill for the Champions......

Is Tilak Varma The New Kohli?

'Tilak Varma is the next BIG thing in Indian Cricket. Wow! What an incredible match-winning innings!' IMAGE: Tilak Varma smashed an unbeaten 72 off 55 balls, including five sixes and four fours,......

Shillong's Tardin scores hat-trick in record time!

IMAGE: Shillong Lajong players celebrate. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shillong Lajong/X Brazilian striker Douglas Tardin scored a hat-trick inside 15 minutes -- the fastest of the season -- as......

Sachin Tendulkar 2.0? Chappell Hails Harry Brook

'Harry Brook, a batting sensation whose performances and approach I compare to the great Sachin Tendulkar. Remarkably, Brook's early career stats suggest he might even have outpaced the Indian......

Is there unrest in Indian dressing room? Gambhir speaks

'Indian cricket will be in safe hands till honest people stay in the dressing room.' IMAGE: Head Coach Gautam Gambhir (right) with Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the nets session at the......