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India's democratic dividend running out, points out new data

Sex ratio in India is expected to improve to 952 women per 1000 men by 2036 from 943 in 2011, according to a report 'Women and Men in India 2023' released by the ministry of statistics and......

I still don't know what he does: NSA Ajit Doval's son

'As a child, I didn't even know that he was an IPS officer... It was much later when I came back to India' IMAGE: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval. Photograph: Sanjay Sharma/ANI Photo......

Govt cites UPA's response, says no concept of national disaster

Government sources on Saturday cited a 2013 reply in Parliament by a Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government minister to emphasise that no concept of "national disaster" exists under......

'There Were Dead Bodies Everywhere'

'We waded through the wet mud into the school, and what we saw were dead bodies strewn all over.''We could also see parts of human bodies buried under the wet mud.''It was a sight I will never......

Trial court finding on Sisodia not backed by record: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday said the trial court's finding that Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia was responsible for delaying the trial in the Delhi excise policy cases was not supported by......

Wholesale inflation falls to 3-month low of 2.04% in July

Wholesale inflation fell to a 3-month low of 2.04 per cent in July on decline in prices of food items especially vegetables, government data released on Wednesday showed. Photograph: Shailesh......

8th Eco Census likely next year; data for 7th awaited

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (Mospi) has started preparations for the eighth Economic Census (EC), which is expected to be formally launched next year, sources told......

Cabinet nods 8 new rail projects worth Rs 24,657 crore

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved eight railway projects with total estimated cost of Rs 24,657 crore, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw......

'Bharat Serums and Vaccines portfolio can touch Rs 5K cr in 3-4 years'

'Mankind's experience, sharpness, and execution will make it happen. We are not going for short-term gains.' Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph:......

All That You Wanted to Know about Tata Curvv

While the electric version will open for bookings starting August 12, the internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts will make their debut after September 2, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.......

2024's Biggest Hindi HITS So Far

2024 may have seen a few flops at the box office but there have been some hits as well. Sadly, there were no Rs 500 crore club (Rs 5 billion) blockbusters like last year's Pathaan. Here's a look at......

Why Vinesh Couldn't Pull Out With Injury

IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat said she has retired from wrestling following her disqualification from the women's 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics. Photograph: Arlette Bashizi/Reuters It turned......

Pant vs Rahul: Here's what captain Rohit said...

IMAGE: K L Rahul and Rishabh Pant face a battle with each other for the wicketkeeper-batter's slot in the Indian ODI team. Photograph: BCCI Skipper Rohit Sharma said it is a tough decision to pick......

Time to move on from T20 World Cup win: Rohit

IMAGE: Veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be crucial to India's hopes in the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, starting on Friday. Photograph: BCCI India skipper Rohit Sharma said......

'My favourite bowler is Bumrah': MS Dhoni

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah took eight wickets in T20 World Cup 2024 at an economy rate of 3.46. Photograph: BCCI / X. Legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni picked Jasprit Bumrah as his favourite bowler,......

When Sharath Kamal shared lunch table with Roger Federer

'I walk in, take my plate looking at what to eat and it suddenly strikes me. Man, it's Roger Federer' 'Suddenly, a guy comes in with a reverse hat and shorts and they are clapping hands. I look at......

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