CBI not under control of Union of India, Centre tells SC

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is not under the 'control' of the Union, the Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court while raising preliminary objections on a lawsuit filed by the West......

Why Do We Overspeed On An Expressway?

The toughest part is to tackle human behaviour.On the Atal Setu, says Indrajit Gupta, I chose to drive at a consistent speed of 80 kmph in the middle lane.Vehicles on the right lane were clipping......

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

'The BJP is trying to change this mantra.' Photograph: ANI Photo On December 30, freedom fighter Dr G G Parikh, who was jailed during the 1942 Quit India movement and again during the Emergency,......

Major News Events From 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, a look at some events that shaped the world in the first half of the year. The events are listed in the order of their occurrence.   IMAGE: People work at the site of......

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'.......

RBI unlikely to cut interest rate in October

The Reserve Bank is unlikely to cut the benchmark interest rate in its forthcoming bi-monthly monetary policy review later in the week as retail inflation is still a cause of concern, and there is......

As PV sales dip, FADA raises alarm over rising inventory level

Passenger vehicle retail sales in India witnessed a 5 per cent on-year decline in August on account of delayed customer purchases, poor consumer sentiment and persistent heavy rains, industry body......

Markets: 'India Will Be In A Brighter Position'

'India's fundamentals are a lot better (than those of other emerging market economies).' 'India will suffer (witness a fall in its stock market) what I call the second order effect.''And the second......

'So Many Landmark Indian Films Are Crying Out To Be Restored'

'...and showcased in their original beauty.' IMAGE: G Aravindan's classic Thamp. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film Heritage Foundation Shivendra Singh Dungarpur promotes the cause of film restoration......

'Godard is never of the past'

'He provokes you intellectually so hard that you really break out of your shell and come up with something creative.''He can extract a creation out of you, such is the power of Godard and his......

Movie Legend Jean-Luc Godard Passes Into The Ages

Jean-Luc Godard, the Godfather of French New Wave Cinema, has died. He was 91.   IMAGE: Cate Blanchett, jury president of the 71st Cannes Film Festival, presents a special prize to Jean-Luc......

Shabaash Mithu Review

Two things keep Shabaash Mithu relevant: Taapsee Pannu and the sheer grit of the Mithali Raj story, observes Deepti Patwardhan. All good stories deserve embellishment, right? Srijit Mukherji's......

Rafael Nadal's India Connections

IMAGE: Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Lars Burgsmuller in the first round of the French Open at Roland Garros, May 23, 2005. Photograph: Francois Lenoir/Reuters   Rafael Nadal is preparing......

Sprinter Hima exonerated by NADA over doping charges

IMAGE: Hima Das had won a 400m individual silver at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games. She was also a part of the gold and silver-winning women's 4x400m and mixed 4x400m relay quartets in Jakarta.......

'You made me love tennis'

IMAGE: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal during the Laver Cup practice session at O2 Arena in London. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Action Images via Reuters Rafael Nadal on Thursday announced that he......

Nadal, a Warrior Prince, not just the King of Clay

IMAGE: Rafael Nadal celebrates winning a point during his 2005 French Open semi-final against Roger Federer. Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives When a teenaged Rafael......

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

IMAGE: Former World No 1 and 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal. Photograph: Mike Frey-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters One of the tennis' greatest modern legends, Rafael Nadal has called time......