1 killed, 13 injured as Lankan police open fire on anti-govt protestors

Sri Lankan police on Tuesday opened fire at anti-government protestors in southwestern region of Rambukkana, killing at least one person and injuring 13 others - the first death during the ongoing......

We need Modi the Thanedar, not Chowkidar

I am not sure if Modi can ever act as a chowkidar, even if he wants to.But he can surely act as a thanedar, by ensuring a fast resolution of corruption cases once they come to light.Exemplary......

Cong sticks to JPC demand, BJP objects to attack on PM

Rajya Sabha on Wednesday witnessed noisy scenes as Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge demanded a joint parliamentary committee probe on the allegations against the Adani Group, and asked if......

In Space, On a Joyride

Will space tourism with a niche market of serving only the uber-rich ever be profitable, asks Kumar Abishek. IMAGE: Sir Richard Branson poses on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange ahead of......

Bourses eye index derivatives with new stock additions in limbo

Market players await new policy around F&O stock inclusion Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Stock exchanges are expanding the buffet of index derivatives even as the number of stocks permitted......

Are I-T Returns Details Private?

Disclosing an individual's income-tax returns is tantamount to violating the person's fundamental right to privacy as recognised by the Constitution. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted......

'Next few months are likely to see increased volatility'

'Valuations of midcaps and smallcaps have reached very high levels, and hence to that extent leave little margin of safety.' Illustrations: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com "The next leg of the rally is......

NSE warns investors against assured return investment schemes

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday asked investors not to put their money in guaranteed returns investment schemes offered by three individuals. Photograph: PTI Photo The advisory came......

COA wants Kapil as part of Steering Committee for Players Body

IMAGE: Kapil Dev. Photograph: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images The Committee of Administrators (COA) has recommended former India captain Kapil Dev's name as a part of the four-member steering......

How Limaye's exit will impact reforms in BCCI

IMAGE: BCCI's representative Vikram Limaye during the ICC Board Meeting in Dubai. Photograph: Tom Dulat/Getty Images Veteran banker Vikram Limaye will soon leave BCCI's Committee of Administrators......

Here's why Team India had no time to prepare for Tests

Crammed FTP left no time for India to prepare for Tests, says Rai IMAGE: India captain Virat Kohli during nets. Photograph: BCCI/Twitter A crammed calender left the Indian cricketers with not......

CAS upholds FIFA ban on Russian teams while court deliberates

IMAGE: CAS said in a statement on Friday that the suspension of all Russian teams and clubs from FIFA's competitions would remain in force. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Illustration/Reuters Russia's......