How extreme heat affected Delhi street vendors

Over 80 per cent of the street vendors surveyed in Delhi reported a decline in customers during heatwave days in April and May, and around 50 per cent experienced significant income loss, according......

What Can India Expect If Modi Returns?

'The Opposition will continue to be attacked through misuse of agencies, civil society will be force-marched towards extinction and India's plummeting on global indices will continue.' 'Minorities......

Will Phase 6 Stun BJP?

In Phase 6, indications are that the BJP, which is defending 40 seats, will lose in double digits and gain in single digits.Not good, if you are the ruling party scrambling to earn a working......

Not a single rupee...: Kejriwal to SC on ED charges

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday told the Supreme Court that his "illegal arrest" in a money-laundering case stemming from the alleged excise policy scam constitutes an......

'Markets To Undergo Time Correction'

'Future market gains will likely depend primarily on earnings growth.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com "It doesn't appear that we are heading toward a prolonged bear market, as smaller......

Monetary Policy's Strong Message To NBFCs

The RBI is fully aware that the high-cost loans and high indebtedness of the borrowers could pose financial stability risks, if not addressed by these NBFCs. Governor Shaktikanta Das has issued a......

RBI changes policy stance to open window for a rate cut

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday but took the first step towards a rate cut as it eased its relatively hawkish policy stance to 'neutral'.......

Will New MPC Members Cut Interest Rates?

. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters While top economists are of the view that the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) may not cut the repo rates, they also said it would......

'Why should a top sportsperson apply?'

Jaspal Rana questions Sports Ministry, NRAI for ignoring Manu's credentials for Khel Ratna IMAGE: Indian shooter Manu Bhaker with coach Jaspal Rana. Photograph: Kind courtesy Abhinav Bindra/X......

'Disappointing': PT Usha comments on CWG 2026 debacle

IMAGE: While India would lose out on a lot of medals, Usha backed the idea of reduced cost and lower environmental impact. Photograph: PTI Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha feels the......

Cricket, hockey, shooting, badminton dropped from CWG

In a body blow to India's medal prospects in the Commonwealth Games, key sports such as hockey, badminton, wrestling, cricket and shooting have been dropped from the 2026 edition by host city......

'Sometimes I don't even look at the Chess board': Praggnanandhaa

IMAGE: Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa in action . Photograph: Stev Bonhage/FIDE Playing chess all year round can take a huge toll on the physical and mental aspects of a player and Grandmaster R......

'Where is Saurabh Chaudhary?' Rana's explosive attack on shooting federation

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker, who won bronze medals in 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team (alongside Sarabjot Singh) with her coach Jaspal Rana. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Manu......