J-K cop posthumously awarded President's gallantry medal

The late Jammu and Kashmir Police deputy superintendent Humayun Bhat, who made the ultimate sacrifice during a 2023 encounter with terrorists in south Kashmir, was posthumously awarded the......

Infant mortality rate declines in India

There has been a decrease of infant and maternal mortality rates in India, according to government data.   As per the latest Sample Registration Survey data, Infant Mortality Ratio (IMR) has......

Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

'In this assembly election, Muslims here will vote for one who works, but also one who safeguards their identity.' 'Their existence is more important they feel, than a faulty light meter. So yes, a......

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......

India gets $1.75 bn World Bank loan for health, private investment

The World Bank has approved loans totalling $1.75 billion (about Rs 13,834.54 crore) to fund India's  PM Ayushman Bharat scheme and private investment to boost the economic growth.......

Growth leads to debt sustainability, says Economic Survey

Making a case for an optimal fiscal stance, the Economic Survey on Friday said growth leads to debt sustainability and not necessarily vice-versa. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com "This is......

Consumers say 'cheers' to 'sweet alcohol'

The alcohol market in India might be a bastion of wines and beers, but the lesser known alcoholic beverage 'liqueur' is slowly carving a niche among consumers with its unique aroma and lower......

This is what the Economic Survey says

Recommending an end to all cesses and surcharges on taxes, and free pricing of fertiliser and fuel ahead of the Union Budget for 2009-10, the Economic Survey on Thursday suggested aggressive......

Runway 34 Review

Runway 34 is a clumsy cocktail of Hollywood movies spiked with the Bollywood brand of God complex, sighs Sukanya Verma. It's a spooky, stormy, sky. A plane full of passengers is moments away from......

Mind-blowing Bolt lights up worlds

Olympic champion Usain Bolt thundered to victory and a world championship gold medal in a mind-blowing 9.58 seconds, slashing 0.11 seconds off the mark he set at last year's Beijing Olympics. He......