65% polling in Maha; Maoist-hit Gadchiroli beats Mumbai's voter turnout

An estimated 65 percent voter turnout was recorded in the Maharashtra assembly elections on Wednesday, where the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance is making a determined bid to......

Can SC's new measures put a curb on child marriage?

The Supreme Court on Friday stressed legal enforcement, judicial measures and technology-driven initiatives to prevent child marriages in the country. IMAGE: Children dressed in traditional attire......

Nayab Singh Saini's Haryana Challenges

For it to continue to lead the growth ladder, the new government has to work hard on multiple dimensions, suggest Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva. IMAGE: Union Home Minister Amit A Shah......

2-state polls: BJP, Oppn gird up in shadow of Haryana poll outcome

If the Bharatiya Janata Party's win against odds in the Haryana polls helped it blunt the impression of an ascendent Congress, the ruling party will look to decisively turn the tables on the INDIA......

Why Is Maharashtra An Underperformer?

'Why has Maharashtra slipped up over the past couple of decades?''Not only is this question critical for residents of the state, but given that it accounts for 14% of India's GDP, a faster-growing......

FPI flows stumble on trail, edge closer to precipice

After a brutal selloff since October, foreign portfolio investor (FPI) flows for the year-to-date (YTD) in 2024 have turned negative. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com In early September, YTD......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Trading activity of foreign investors and global trends will be the major driving factors for the equity markets in a holiday-shortened week ahead, according to analysts. Illustration: Uttam......

Sunny skies for Reits, with a high chance of growth

Home stretch for real estate investment trusts as strength of the office leasing market and Q2 results show endurance. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com After lagging behind benchmarks and......

Mirzapur 3 Review: Too Much Gore

Pankaj Tripathi anchored the first two seasons with his performance. Here, he is made to sit it out for most of the show, and none of the actors, except for a fiery Ali Fazal, have the......

MI May Retain Rohit Ahead Of IPL Auction

The Indian Premier League mega auction is set to be held next month and ahead of that crucial day, all IPL franchises have to submit the list of players they want to retain to the BCCI by October......

Shamsi opts out of CSA central contract to pursue T20 franchise cricket

IMAGE: Tabraiz Shamsi. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi on Thursday opted out of Cricket South Africa's central contract pool to more actively pursue......

Hussain backs 'seniors' to lead England in Champions Trophy

IMAGE: England's young squad in the recently concluded ODI matches against Australia ended up losing the series by 3-2. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Former England captain Nasser......

CSK Vs SRH: Who Played The Best Knock?

Sunrisers Hyderabad continued their winning streak at home, cruising to their second consecutive victory at the Rajiv Gandhi international stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024. This dominant......

IPL 2024: Last Dance for Dhoni & Co?

The IPL's bright lights shine on everyone, but even legends age. As the new season approaches, whispers of retirement surround some of the league's most beloved veterans Mahendra Singh Dhoni, David......