Manipur police toughen stand against Meitei radical group after cop's kidnap

The Manipur police on Thursday announced toughening of its stand against radical Meitei group Arambai Tengol and other anti-social groups who indulge in crimes like attacks and extortion saying the......

How India enhanced its military might in 2023

India firmed up defence procurement worth over Rs 3.50 lakh crore in 2023 as the lingering border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh as well as the crises and conflicts around the world kept the......

Why I Support Narayana Murthy

If 4,000 workers could work round the clock for the construction of the new Parliament building, then there is no reason why all infrastructure projects too cannot follow that model, asserts Dr......

'If Modi comes back in 2024, India will be...'

'...a more capable State -- one that operates with greater capacity, greater efficiency, and greater clarity of purpose.''But I also see a more despotic State -- one that places more constraints on......

Chris Wood trims exposure to Indian equities by 1 point

Global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, Christopher Wood, has cut his exposure to Indian equities by one percentage point in the Asia-Pacific ex-Japan relative-return portfolio, and Australia......

Shares Buyback Breaks 14 Month Record In August

A sharp rise can be attributed to the significant changes in India's share buyback tax regime, which will come into effect from October 1, 2024. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It's......

The petrochemical shift that could quench LPG output thirst

India may have to lean more on West Asian nations for supplies of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), a cooking fuel, in the coming years after Indian state-run refiners drew up big plans to diversify......

Cabinet nods 8 new rail projects worth Rs 24,657 crore

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved eight railway projects with total estimated cost of Rs 24,657 crore, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw......

The Raakhee You Never Knew

Raakhee, who turns 77 on August 15, remains an enigma wrapped in a riddle.Dinesh Raheja remembers Raakhee telling him how she loves the rains and how she would drive down to Tulsi Lake in the 1970s......

The Difference Between Fawad And Shah Rukh Khan

'I think because India is a bigger country and Bollywood is such a well-oiled machine, the star thing has become so much bigger than the actor thing.' IMAGE: Fawad Khan in Barzakh. Film-maker Asim......

Brinda Review: Engaging Crime Series

Brinda examines some alarming aspects of religious fanaticism through the narrative engine of a well-oiled serial killer mystery, observes Arjun Menon. Brinda, the first Web series to feature......

Heeramandi Leads May's OTT Releases

May offers a mix of original Web series and digital movie premieres on OTT. Joginder Tuteja lists your summer entertainment, coming up.   Heeramandi: The Diamond BazaarWhere to watch?......

T20 WC: All eyes on Kohli as India face Canada amid rain threat

IMAGE: Virat Kohli has struggled in seamer-friendly conditions with scores of 1, 4 and 0 in the first three matches of the T20 World Cup. Photograph: BCCI Star batter Virat Kohli's string of low......

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

It is a pity that he does not take his youth influencer role more seriously and align his brand endorsements more responsibly, notes Kanika Datta. IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a Lays ad.......