Indo-US civil nuclear pact a crowning glory for Manmohan Singh

India's epochal civil nuclear agreement with the United States in 2008 will remain a crowning glory for Manmohan Singh's prime ministership in the foreign policy domain as it not only ended the......

Manmohan Singh: Man of few words but immense wisdom

Born in a village in undivided Punjab, now in Pakistan, former prime minister Manmohan Singh's family witnessed first-hand the tragic Partition and he often spoke of communal harmony in his long......

Manmohan Singh dropped pre-medical, pursued economics: Daughter's book

Manmohan Singh had joined a pre-medical course as his father wanted him to become a doctor but pulled out after a couple of months, losing interest in the subject, according to a book on the former......

Varsity student assault: TN Oppn hits streets; accused a history-sheeter

The sexual assault on a varsity student triggered strong protests by Opposition parties, with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Bharatiya Janata Party hitting the streets on......

Budget: Why exporters are seeking Rs 750 cr from Sitharaman

Exporters on Thursday sought a fund of Rs 750 crore for three years to tap USD 25 billion export potential in the US, aiming to seize potential opportunities that may arise as the US......

Stock markets settle flat in muted trade

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended flat in listless trading on Thursday amid a lack of near-term triggers and unabated foreign fund outflows. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The......

Metropolitan Stock Exchange to raise Rs 120 cr in fresh attempt at revival

Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSE) plans to raise Rs 120 crore from investors in an attempt to stay afloat. The beleaguered exchange’s board has approved issuance of 1.19 billion......

Small stocks reap big gains for investors in 2024

Dalal Street minnows stole the show in 2024, giving handsome returns to investors, helped by a largely optimistic trend in the stock market and impressive retail investors' participation.......

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT. 2024 has packed in some real highs for Indian films, including a......

Shyam Benegal, Sir, Only Gratitude For You

'With his passing, Indian cinema has lost its most undaunted voice, a voice of unsettling truths, a window to history, a school of filmmaking.'Sukanya Verma mourns the movie legend. IMAGE: Shabana......

7 Things You Didn't Know About Zakhm

As Mahesh Bhatt's Zakhm turns 26 on December 25, Subhash K Jha digs up some little known facts about the...

Kiara-Sidharth's Christmas Celebrations

There's certainly a lot of love in the air, as Bollywood couples celebrate Christmas on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra/Instagram Kiara Advani and......

Cricketers mourn Manmohan Singh

'A thorough gentleman, and a visionary leader' IMAGE: Harbhajan Singh took to X and expressed his sadness on the demise of former Prime Minister. The cricketing fraternity came together to mourn......

EPL PIX: Haaland misses penalty, suffering continues for Man City

IMAGE: Manchester City's Erling Haaland scores a goal that was later disallowed. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Bernardo Silva scored an early goal but struggling Manchester City could only......

1st Test, Day 1: Bosch, Paterson star for South Africa

IMAGE: Dream start for Corbin Bosch. Photograph: Cricket South Africa/X The depth of fast bowlers at South Africa’s disposal was no better evidenced than on Thursday as Corbin Bosch and......

Don't tarnish your legacy: Gavaskar slams Kohli

There really was no need for that, Kohli won't want such legacy: Sunil Gavaskar IMAGE: Screengrab of Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas collided, exchanging heated words. The legendary Sunil Gavaskar on......

ISL: Rodriguez powers Bagan past 10-man Punjab FC

IMAGE: The visitors did enough to secure all three points as they ended the year five points clear atop. Photograph: ISL/X Alberto Rodriguez struck twice as Mohun Bagan Super Giant recorded a......