Good or bad? Rate Sitharaman's pre-poll Budget!

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented the interim budget -- her sixth overall -- ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election.   IMAGE: Union Finance Minister Nirmala......

To condemn every man as rapist is not advisable: Irani on marital rape issue

The protection of women and children in the country is a priority for all but condemning every marriage as violent and every man a rapist is not advisable, Minister of Women and Child Development......

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Enforcement Directorate officer Rajeshwar Singh has been granted voluntary retirement from service (VRS) by the Union government. IMAGE: Enforcement Directorate officer Rajeshwar Singh.......

Despite the 1962 China scar, Tawang is flourishing

The flourishing town, with restaurants selling everything from noodles to dosas and locals returning home to new business prospects, shows little sign of the tension building up at the border about......

Indian economy witnessed profound positive transformation in last 10 years: FM

The Indian economy has witnessed a profound positive transformation in the last 10 years, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Sitharaman......

'We are not going back to licence raj'

'I'm pitching India for the strengths we offer, including the English language, engineers, doctors, nurses, professionals, innovative talent of startups.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala......

'FM & PM keep denying reality about unemployment'

'According to CMIE data, employment in manufacturing saw a reduction from 51 million in the country in 2016 to 27 million in 2021.'That is, it has halved in just 5 years.'At the same time, the......

Sitharaman meets IMF chief in Washington, highlights growth measures

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday met IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva and discussed a range of issues, including impact of geopolitical situation on global growth. IMAGE:......

He enriched the world with his magical voice

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions.Siva Sankar pays a tribute to S P......

Will Messi play in 2026 World Cup?

IMAGE: After scoring seven goals in the 2022 World Cup, Lionel Messi could become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer if he suits up in 2026. Photograph: Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images After......

Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen killed in car crash

IMAGE: Umpire Rudi Koertzen poses with a trophy presented to him. Photograph: Hamish Blair/Getty Images Former South African international umpire Rudi Koertzen was killed in a car crash on......

Return of Colombian, Netherlands soccer season 'not viable'

Netherlands league season effectively over, says Dutch FA IMAGE: Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte banned events including professional sports and music festivals until Sept. 1 to prevent a......

Sports Shorts: Indians win five medals in Asian Indoors

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday IMAGE: Sourav Kothari poses. Photograph: Twitter Indians added five medals, including a gold through cueist Sourav Kothari,......

If my conscience is clear I can help keep the game clean: Sehwag

  IMAGE: Kings XI Punjab director of cricket operations Virender Sehwag, right, with co-owner Preity Zinta. Photograph: BCCI Former swashbuckling batsman Virender Sehwag said on Friday it was......