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BJP stumbled and then stamped its authority in 2024

The BJP's vulnerabilities and as well as strengths were in full display in the year but what stood out is its ability to adapt its message and methods to the voices from the ground, underlining the......

Days after 'will go to war' vow, Musk says H-1B visa system 'broken'

Elon Musk, who has previously vowed to "go to war" to defend the H-1B visa program, has reignited debate surrounding the program by labeling it "broken" and in urgent need of "major reform."......

Pune pub sends condoms in party invite, faces backlash

A controversy has erupted in Pune after a local pub allegedly sent condoms and Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) packets along with invitations to invitees for its New Year's Eve party. Kindly note......

2024: The Year Of Shift In Politics

Much drama is likely to continue in the coming year within the Sangh Parivar as well as involving the Opposition parties and, of course, the BJP's allies, predicts Modi biographer Nilanjan......

'If We Are A Global Power It's Because Of Him'

'A man who brought about the greatest set of economic reforms in the country, who changed the course of Indian history, cannot be considered weak.' 'A man who fought for nuclear reforms even though......

Sebi's 2024 review: Push for reforms continued despite controversies

In 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) implemented significant reforms, focusing on cooling down the derivatives segment, enhancing transparency and accountability in small and......

Fire, engineering insurance premiums likely to move up by 60% in 2025

In 2025, Indian firms may face higher premiums for fire and engineering insurance covers as reinsurers are likely to revise rates due to rising claims from catastrophic events and higher loss......

Gold set to extend record run; may hit Rs 90,000 in 2025

Gold, a safe-haven bet, is likely to continue its record-smashing journey in the New Year, rising to Rs 85,000 per 10 grams and even Rs 90,000 level in domestic markets if geopolitical tensions and......

Siemens stock drops rapidly as management flags growth challenges ahead

Siemens’s share price has lost ground in the past few sessions following weak management commentary. Photograph: Evgenia Novozhenina/Reuters The management indicated challenges to the......

Amazon, Flipkart Will Need $1 Billion To...

... catch up with Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Zepto... Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Ecommerce majors Amazon and Flipkart, which are planning to scale up their quick commerce......

Kangana Goes Retro

Shilpa in Wonderland... Kajol is optimistic... Dia is enjoying Sri Lanka... Photograph: Kind courtesy Kangana Ranaut/Instagram Kangana Ranaut goes retro as she announces the release dates of her......

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......

Malayalam Movies In Deep Financial Crisis

The Malayalam film industry suffered a loss of Rs 650 crore to Rs 700 crore in 2024. IMAGE: Kunchako Boban, Mammootty and Mohanlal all had releases in 2024. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kunchako......

The Biggest Flops of 2024

Just when it seemed that Bollywood had recovered with multiple big hits in 2023, it all came down in 2024 with a flurry of flops, disasters and mega disasters. Yes, intermittent successes kept the......

Khoj: Parchaiyon Ke Uss Paar Review: Predictable

Khoj: Parchaiyon Ke Uss Paar is too pretentious a title for the far-fetched, lightweight thriller that follows, observes Deepa Gahlot. A small police station in serene Panchgani. Not much crime......

'Pant Should Be Criticised...'

'He is a great player not scoring enough runs & that's the crux of it.' IMAGE: In the first four Tests in Australia, Rishabh Pant has scored 154 runs at an average of 22. In his seven innings in......

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

Will India drop Rohit for the Sydney Test and put Kohli on notice?Or will the team management grant the senior pros a final chance to redeem themselves? IMAGE: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have......

Retirement In Rohit's Body Language?

'I saw him quite emotional on the field yesterday.''That's unusual for us to see Rohit like that.' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma's form has taken a significant dip. Photograph: ICC/X Rohit Sharma may......

India's WTC Final Dream Depends On...

IMAGE: The Boxing Day Test loss pushed India to third place on the WTC points table. Photograph: BCCI/X India's 184 run defeat against Australia at the MCG in the Boxing Day Test has left......

Is Mitch Marsh's place in the team under threat?

Andrew McDonald backs under-fire Mitch Marsh, remains optimistic about Mitchell Starc's availability for Sydney Test IMAGE: Mitch Marsh's contributions with the bat have been similarly......

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