Maha Guv's indecision on MLC recommendations 'disturbing': HC

The indecision of the then Maharashtra governor on the state government's recommendation to appoint 12 persons as MLCs is 'quite disturbing', the Bombay high court has said. IMAGE: A view of the......

Will Trump 2.0 continue pro-India policies?

The outgoing Biden administration was one of the most pro-India administrations in decades and will be a tough act to follow for any presidential administration.  IMAGE: US President-elect......

Ensure separate toilets for transgenders, disabled, orders SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said availability of public toilets is an important duty of the state governments and Union territories and steps need to be taken to ensure that such facilities are......

Students, cops clash in Bihar over exam, FIR against Prashant Kishor

Police on Sunday used water cannons and mild force to disperse protesters demanding the cancellation of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam held in Patna on December 13. IMAGE: Jan......

Economy recovering from Q2 slowdown, says RBI bulletin

The Indian economy is recovering from the slowdown in momentum witnessed in the September quarter, driven by strong festival activity and a sustained upswing in rural demand, according to a Reserve......

Why I Worry About Savings, Investment

Whether nominal or real, India's investment rate needs to increase by 3 to 4 percentage points of GDP to support 8 per cent real growth, recommends Nikhil Gupta. Illustration: Dominic......

Time To Avoid Stock Markets?

The narrative on China is changing post the recent stimulus measures, and it will be hard for global investors to ignore the Chinese markets. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Recent......

US lenders say Byju's obligated to repay full $1.2 bn Term Loan B

US lenders represented by Glas Trust have countered Byju's founder Byju Raveendran's claim on verified debt on the company being merely around Rs 20 crore, and have said that the beleaguered edtech......

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

All We Imagine as Light has been on several critics' best of the year lists, including Sight and Sound (Payal Kapadia appeared on the magazine's cover, perhaps a first for an Indian filmmaker), to......

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon. All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Worms are daily crawling......

What To Watch On OTT This Week!

From a conqueror's epic journey to a school kid's nocturnal adventures, fasten your seat belts as OTT takes you to multiple destinations this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.......

Friends Star Matthew Perry Found Dead

Actor Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in Friends, has died. He was 54. Perry was found dead on Saturday in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home, law enforcement sources told......

'Why should a top sportsperson apply?'

Jaspal Rana questions Sports Ministry, NRAI for ignoring Manu's credentials for Khel Ratna IMAGE: Indian shooter Manu Bhaker with coach Jaspal Rana. Photograph: Kind courtesy Abhinav Bindra/X......