Leela Ponappa appointed Deputy NSA

Career diplomat Leela K Ponappa was today appointed as Deputy National Security Adviser. A 1970-batch IFS officer, Ponappa will also hold the post of Secretary in the National Security Council......

'AAP needs a constructive agenda to govern and seed real improvement'

Despite missteps, Arvind Kejriwal and his party could move beyond an attacking strategy to improve our polity, says Shyam Ponappa  The turn of events that catapulted Arvind......

5 things to do to tackle NPAs

For stressed loans, the need is to prevent disruption in cash flows from a systemic perspective, conserving employment and assets in untainted enterprises with the potential for recovery, says......

Modi and his ministers will have to maintain work momentum

Despite the daunting tasks ahead the prospects are solidly encouraging, because of a clearly mandated government, says Shyam Ponappa. The National Democratic Alliance government has made a terrific......

High charges on spectrum, petroleum: Who benefits from this?

Shyam Ponappa examines whether government levies on these critical inputs are beneficial or detrimental. A spectrum auction last month ended with over Rs 61,000 crore (about $10 billion) bid......

The 'C' word India needs (and it's not cashless)

Cashless transactions need ubiquitous connectivity, which we don't have. And connectivity needs political and administrative convergence, says Shyam Ponappa. Illustrations: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

Food, the bond that feeds Crasto-Ponappa's success

IMAGE: Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa, won the Abu Dhabi Masters Doubles title in October 2023. 21-year-old Crasto is set to make her Olympic debut, while it will be 34-year-old Ponnappa's......

Sindhu makes winning comeback as India stun China

IMAGE:  Returning from injury PV Sindhu beat higher ranked Han Yue. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Two-time Olympic-medallist P V Sindhu made a winning return from a lengthy injury......

Badminton: India women's team assured of historic medal; men lose in quarters

IMAGE: India blanked Hong Kong riding on wins from double Olympic-medallist P V Sindhu, Ashmita Chaliha and the doubles pair of Ashwini Ponappa and Tanisha Crasto. Photograph: Badminton......

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 4

Following is India’s schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Wednesday, October 4: ATHLETICS: Photograph: Kind World Neeraj Chopra/X 4:30 am: 35km Race Walk Mixed Team - Manju Rani, Ram......

Sindhu, Prannoy gain a spot in latest BWF rankings

IMAGE: PV Sindhu takes a selfie with fans after winning gold at the Commonwealth Games. Photograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and Thomas Cup winner HS......