'Puts an end to trend of Guvs stalling progress': Stalin hails SC verdict

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court's verdict on the issue of Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi's pending assent to bills adopted by the state assembly, hailing it......

Ozone pollution poses major threat to India's staple foods

Ozone pollution, a lesser-known but potent threat, could drastically reduce agricultural yields in the country, according to a new study by IIT-Kharagpur. IMAGE: Labourers drying the paddy crops......

'Justice Varma Must Be Impeached Or Resign'

'If we stay silent now, we betray the very foundation of justice in this country.' IMAGE: The Supreme Court of India. Photograph: ANI Photo   Anil Tiwari, president, Allahabad High Court Bar......

SC okays 10 TN bills, slams delay, fixes timeline for governor

In a landmark verdict, the Supreme court fixed a timeline for Governor to act on bills passed by the state legislature as it pulled up Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi for reserving 10 bills for......

Govt dividends from CPSEs set to log record Rs 70,000 crore in FY25

Dividends paid by central public-sector enterprises (CPSEs) in 2024-25 are set to be the highest ever, with the government receiving 69,873 crore so far. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com A......

Banks set to make treasury gains in Q4 FY25 as bond yields soften

Banks are set to make treasury gains in the fourth quarter of the current financial year (2024-25) as the yield on government bonds has softened so far this quarter, driven by strong inflows into......

Not All Need Subsidies: Finance Secy

'If in our cities, all urban bus transport services are free, then taxpayers are paying for it, or if electricity were to be made free, that's a huge cost to the rest of the people.' IMAGE:......

'Consumers should not pay higher taxes for clean technologies'

'We are not asking for incentives, but at least taxation can be aligned such that the rupee tax on consumers remains the same.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches E20 fuel and flags off......

HOLI: 7 Songs You Must Listen To!

Subhash K Jha lists Holi songs that you have probably never...

'A Lot Of The Impact For Kajra Re Must Go To Aishwarya'

'The sincerity and commitment to art is something you don't see much these days; it's more about the moolah.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Alisha Chinai/Instagram Singing diva Alisha Chinai turns 60......

A Playlist Everyone Must Listen To!

In 1971, music was the food of love and songs of life and longing filled the air.54 years later, the music is as timeless as it is comforting.What can be more joyous than a playlist of this golden......

Empuraan Has The Soul Of A Right Wing Movie

Empuraan, with its gimmicky violence and vigilante posturing, is not out to widen your perspective or open up history. All it wants to do is pick your pockets, observes Sreehari Nair. To the......

'Championships are won on pitch, not in court'

IMAGE: Churchill Brothers FC's post on Facebook. Churchill Brothers FC provisionally finished top of the I-League 2024-25 table, after they held Real Kashmir FC to a 1-1 draw at the TRC Football......

Neeraj Chopra brings the world to his backyard

The much-anticipated, star-studded global javelin event in India, featuring double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra competing against some of the best in the business, will be held in Panchkula on......

Dahiya's prophecy comes true as Digvesh lights up IPL

IMAGE: From playing club matches at the Jamia Milia Islamia University ground in New Delhi not so long ago, Digvesh Singh Rathi has become Lucknow Super Giants' 'go-to' man in the Indian Premier......

Swashbuckling Prabhsimran repays faith shown by Ponting

'This is one platform that can help you achieve your goal of playing for India.' IMAGE: Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran Singh celebrates his half-century against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on......

All eyes on Jaiswal as Royals face Punjab Kings

An out-of-sorts Yashasvi Jaiswal would want his on-field exploits to make headlines rather than his off-field decisions as Rajasthan Royals, led by regular skipper Sanju Samson, will aim to keep a......