Kash Patel takes oath on Bhagavad Gita as FBI director

Indian-American Kash Patel was officially sworn in as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Friday, taking the oath on the Bhagavad Gita. IMAGE: Kash Patel sworn in as......

It Won't Be An Easy Term For The BJP

Delhi faces a severe financial crunch and the deficit is largely due to numerous welfare schemes without adequate revenue flowing in.The success of welfare schemes and electoral promises will need......

PIL filed in SC to prevent railway stampedes

Two days after a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station claimed 18 lives and left 15 others injured, a PIL was filed on Monday in the Supreme Court seeking immediate action to prevent such......

Why Modi's White House Visit Was A Success

Modi lived up to his declaration that his visit was purely meant to strengthen India's relationship with the US, but there may be situations in which our silence on some issues will haunt us in the......

New I-T bill may be introduced in LS next week: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said she is likely to introduce the new income tax bill, which will replace the six-decade-old I-T Act, in the Lok Sabha in the coming week.......

'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......

'India's Growth Is In Serious Trouble'

'We face the risk of remaining a low-income country for a very long time unless something changes in the next few years.''Instead of constantly talking about becoming a developed economy, we need......

Fighting digital fraud: From KYC processes to advanced authentication

In today’s rapidly evolving digital payment landscape, security concerns remain a top priority for stakeholders across sectors. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com At a panel discussion in......

10 Ways To Spice Up Your V-Day Look

Planning your look for Valentine's Day can be daunting. But if you are looking for easy hacks to amp up your fashion game, worry not! Namrata Thakker gives you some tips from these gorgeous B-town......

'Most Problems In Life Arise From...'

'When The Mehta Boys was offered to me, I wasn't very sure.''I was doing Bambai Meri Jaan and Khakee.''I felt I should do something bigger.''I felt a soft film is not what I would want to do.'......

SRK, Ranbir... Vote Best Valentine!

These six male megastars have formed popular pairs with two starkly different leading ladies. Dinesh Raheja compares and contrasts the chemistry between the onscreen couples, and asks you, dear......

'I've Received So Much Love'

'I always hope to find new stories, new characters, something I could challenge myself with.' IMAGE: Jaideep Ahlawat in Paatal Lok. The incredibly versatile Jaideep Ahlawat turns 44 on February 8,......

How Shami stays match-fit: 'Only one meal a day!'

IMAGE: India's pace spearhead Mohammed Shami says that despite his strict regimen he does enjoy his biryani once in a while. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Giving an insight into how he keeps......

All Roads In Dubai Lead To India-Pakistan Game

The turnout of only about 10,000 spectators for the India-Bangladesh opening match of the Champions Trophy at the 30,000-capacity Dubai International Stadium has sparked debate over whether fans......

What a turnaround for Mumbai Indians' Amanjot Kaur

'Those six to eight months were very crucial for me. Blessed and grateful for that phase to have come in my life.' IMAGE: Mumbai Indians' Amanjot Kaur celebrates the wicket of Richa Ghosh of Royal......

How Rohit Plans to Make It Up to Axar After Costly Drop

IMAGE: A screengrab of Rohit Sharma acknowledging his mistake, quickly raising his hand in apology. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters Axar Patel was on the brink of history. With Bangladesh......

'One of my most satisfying innings'

IMAGE: Shubman Gill’s masterful unbeaten 101 guided India home with 21 balls to spare. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters India kicked off their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a solid......