A First For Any PM! Modi At Christmas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history by attending Christmas celebrations organised by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India in New Delhi on Monday, December 23, 2024. It was the first time......

Bangladesh formally writes to India seeking Hasina's return

Bangladesh's interim government on Monday said it has sent a diplomatic note to New Delhi seeking the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India, a move that may further strain......

Pakistan to Buy 40 Chinese Stealth Fighters

Pakistan plans to procure 40 jets of advanced Chinese stealth fighter J-35, which, if materialised, will mark the first export of China's latest jet, according to a media report on Monday. IMAGE:......

3 Khalistani terrorists gunned down in encounter in UP

Three suspected Khalistani terrorists allegedly involved in the grenade attack in Gurdaspur were killed in an encounter with police in Pilibhit early Monday, with Punjab's director general of......

Sunny skies await Indian aviation?

The trails of mega-mergers, tailwinds of expanding fleets, flights and airports will dot the fast-growing Indian aviation firmament in 2025, though the dark clouds of supply chain woes will persist......

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......

Will India's FMCG sector see consumption revival in 2025?

The FMCG industry hopes for a revival in consumption growth in 2025 with some 'green shoots' already visible, after having a challenging year amid escalating input costs and a double-digit rise in......

'India Not tougher Than Other Markets'

'Regulatory challenges exist everywhere. What we look for is regulatory stability over time.' Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Online retail major Amazon is navigating a challenging regulatory......

Shyam Benegal, Movie Legend, Dies At 90

'If there is one thing Shyam Benegal expressed best: It was the Poetry of the ordinary face and ordinary lives.' Photograph: Rediff Archives Shyam Benegal, who heralded the Indian parallel cinema......

My Top Films Of 2024

When I look back at 2024 at the movies, it feels like it lacked that extra something. Most films felt like recycled formulas wanting to reclaim the box office by hook or crook. And the ones that......

Boland fine-tunes 'perfect length' for MCG Test

IMAGE: Scott Boland practiced single-net spot bowling without any batters. Photograph: ICC/X The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is where Scott Boland truly feels at home. Out of his 40 Test......

Ashwin reveals why he retired mid-series

 'I have never been the kind to hold on to things. I have never felt insecure in life' 'I know my numbers, probably gave the impression that I went after number, that was never the case'......

Respect the bowler: Pujara urges Jaiswal to calm down

Cheteshwar Pujara identifies reason behind Yashasvi Jaiswal's struggle, offers solution ahead of Boxing Day Test IMAGE: As Yashasvi Jaiswal struggles against the Australian bowlers, Cheteshwar......

Is self-doubt creeping into India's skipper?

He is short of confidence with self-doubts: Sanjay Manjrekar reflects on Rohit Sharma's recent Test form IMAGE: Indian skipper's defence was repeatedly breached on home pitches during the......

Mumbai's Kotian to fill Ashwin's shoes in Australia

  IMAGE: Mumbai’s Tanush Kotian celebrates his century in the Irani Cup final against Rest Of India in October. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Mumbai off-spinner Tanush Kotian was on......