Poll Schemes Threaten Maharashtra's Finances

Schemes like the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana strain Maharashtra's fiscal resources amid rising unemployment and prices of food items. IMAGE: Shiv Sena Kopri Pachapakkhadi assembly......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

Will Vijay Do Business With The BJP?

If the BJP has to work as a junior partner of Vijay's TVK, then either the party will have to change the state leader, or the latter should change himself.Incidentally, ever since Vijay started......

Pak terrorists behind J-K attack? Lashkar outfit claims responsibility

Security forces launched a large-scale combing operation in the area adjacent to tourist spot Sonmarg on Monday, a day after a horrific terror attack at a tunnel construction site in Jammu and......

Urban unemployment declines to 6.6% in Q1

Employment in urban areas in the first quarter of 2024-25 (FY25) improved over the previous one. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The unemployment rate in April-June (Q1) declined to 6.6......

'Budget Hasn't Addressed Real Economy Issues'

'Generating employment requires a shift in policy.''If not, the country will face economic, social and political challenges in the coming years.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives......

'Jobs Have To Be Created Everywhere'

'I found it unbelievable that L&T said 45,000 jobs were waiting to be filled because of unavailability of suitable skillsets.' 'So, when the Opposition sweepingly says there are no jobs, I'm......

Budget focuses on jobs and skilling, keeping 2 allies happy

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a marginal income tax relief for the middle class, a Rs 2 lakh crore outlay for job creation schemes over the next five years and a spending......

'Life Begins Whenever You Want It To Begin'

'A healthy lifestyle does show. You are what you eat. You are how you sleep. Your skin is what you put into your body.''So it's all a reflection of everything encompassed together, whether you know......

Vinesh fires back at Sakshi Malik's explosive claims of 'selfish' protests

That's her personal opinion, I don't agree with that: Vinesh on Sakshi's claims IMAGE:  Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat. Photograph:  Atul Yadav/PTI from the Rediff Archives /span>......

India's indigenous sport goes global with Kho Kho World Cup

IMAGE: The Kho-kho World Cup will feature 24 countries in both Men's and Women's categories. Photograph: Kho Kho Federation of India/X The first-ever Kho Kho World Cup will be held at the Thyagraj......

Indian sports hit by massive doping scandal

A chunk of athletes, including Asian Games medallist Kiran and badminton player Krishna Prasad Garaga have been suspended by NADA IMAGE: Kiran Baliyan celebrates on the podium after winning shot......

'Our golden girl Avani Lekhara did it again'

IMAGE: India's Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal win Gold and Bronze in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 final at Paris Paralympics 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo/Olympic Khel- X Prime......

History-making TT player Akula sidelined with injury

IMAGE: Sreeja Akula. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/Reuters India's top-ranked table tennis player Sreeja Akula has been sidelined for six weeks due to a stress fracture. "I'm sorry to share that I......