Remembering Dr Singh, Finance Minister

'The critical event signalling a new era for India was Dr Singh's 1991 Budget in which he quoted Victor Hugo to say that no power on earth could stop an idea whose time has come,' recalls T N......

10 Kuki youths shot multiple times, mostly on the back: Autopsy

The 10 Kuki-Zo youths, who were killed in an alleged gunfight with CRPF, received multiple fatal bullet injuries and most of them were fired from behind, according to the post-mortem examination......

How Coast Guard, Andaman Cops Seized $4.2 Bn Drugs

'This is the first case in which we saw use of Starlink by smugglers.' IMAGE: 'In a coordinated sea & air operation @IndiaCoastGuard today made history by apprehending a #Myanmarese fishing boat,......

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

Osamu Suzuki, the man who spurred India's auto industry is dead

Osamu Suzuki, the man who took a risk and bet on India when no one else believed in having a viable automobile company in the country, has died at the age of 94, according to information shared by......

As steel stocks falter, a silver lining for investors

Stocks of Indian steel companies are reeling from pricing pressure that is partly blamed on cheap imports. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters The stocks have declined up to 9 per cent on the NSE in......

As steel stocks falter, a silver lining for investors

Stocks of Indian steel companies are reeling from pricing pressure that is partly blamed on cheap imports. Photograph: Wolfgang Rattay/Reuters The stocks have declined up to 9 per cent on the NSE......

IPOs: Record Rs 32,000 Crore Raised in 1st Half

This year's tally is the second best ever after 2022 when 16 firms raised Rs 40,311 crore, led by LIC's biggest-ever IPO. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   It is not just the......

'Subhashji Never Shouted On The Sets'

'There was a kind of disagreement with Subhashji after Meri Jung and unfortunately for me, I did not get to work with him again after that.' IMAGE: Meenakshi Seshadri and Jackie Shroff in Hero. As......

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:......

Review: Kraven The Hunter Fumbles For Greatness

Kraven The Hunter feels like a missed opportunity, a film that could have offered a fresh take on a complex character but settles for mediocrity, observes Sonil Dedhia. Kraven The Hunter marks......

Taapsee Is A 'Super Womaniya'

The third edition of Fever FM's SuperWomaniya Awards 2024 was held at the ITC Grand Central hotel in Mumbai, and several stars made sure to walk the blue carpet. Taapsee Pannu showed off her......

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

Manchester City newcomer Marmoush makes emphatic statement in first start since arriving at the club last month. Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League. IMAGE: Omar Marmoush......

10 Most Expensive IPL Players

Every IPL auction becomes a spectacle, with franchises vying for the world's best cricketers. The intense bidding wars have led to some astronomical figures being shelled out for top talent. The......

'Crazy' Opening Ceremony To Kick-off Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony will start at 11pm IST on Friday, July 26, 2024. For the first time in the history of the Olympic Games, the opening ceremony will not be held in a stadium.......

IPL's most expensive flop? KKR boss defends Starc

Mitchell Starc is a superstar, don't think of him from investment standpoint: KKR CEO Venky Mysore IMAGE: KKR had bought Mitchell Starc for a record Rs 24.75 crore. Photograph: BCCI Under......

Starc's IPL bid proves bowlers are cricket's hot property

IMAGE: IPL experts expressed surprise at the amount spent on Mitchell Starc. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters The IPL 2024 auction witnessed a historic moment as Australian pacer Mitchell Starc......