'In India, Women Have The Right To Demand Justice'

'That is why an emotional appeal to the President.''There needs to be a strict law. The accused should be punished immediately.''All cases should be heard in fast-track courts.''In rural areas,......

'President's Rule Isn't Good For Manipur'

'All MLAs have the same demand -- to form the next BJP government in Manipur as early as possible.' IMAGE: N Biren Singh tenders his resignation as Manipur chief minister to Governor Ajay Kumar......

How I Became A Coorg By Order!

'After his warm and affectionate farewell speech, the Chief of Staff of the formation asked me, "So, now you are off to Coorg to look after your coffee estates?"'For the last time, in Army uniform......

Courts should not treat bail pleas in money laundering cases casually: SC

Offenders involved in the crime of money laundering and the linked proceeds of crime are treated as a "separate class" from ordinary criminals and courts should not treat bail pleas of such persons......

'Bull Market Has Ended'

'The bull market cycle ran for five years. It's the end of that cycle.''The next cycle is a down cycle, and in that down cycle, you will see the Sensex falling from their highs of around 68,000 to......

'An All-Out Budget For Middle Class'

'There's a misconception that all Rs 1 lakh crore will be spent immediately, leading to higher consumption of FMCG goods, travel, and vehicle purchases.''While some of this money will go toward......

'Portfolios Need To Be Balanced This Year'

'Consider 40% to 50% in equities, 10% in gold as a hedge, and the remaining 30% to 40% split between multi-asset funds and hybrid funds.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   "Accept that......

2.56 Lakh Crore: Why FIIs Are Selling Indian Stocks

'Out of the 20 trading days in January up to January 28, FIIs have sold shares on 19 of those days.''A notable question arises: when has there historically been such intense FII withdrawal? This......

Who's The Mystery Woman In Dhanush's Tere Ishk Mein?

IMAGE: Dhanush in Tere Ishk Mein. Photograph: Kind courtesy T-Series   The team behind Raanjhanaa -- Director Aanand L Rai, Composer A R Rahman and writer Himanshu Sharma -- have joined hands......

Why Chhaava Has Become Controversial

Loud music, bombastic action scenes, over-the-top dialogues that don't have any ring of truth to it followed by scenes of blood-oozing bodies floating in a river definitely don't make for a magnum......

Saif Attack: 7 Questions For Mumbai Police

Was Saif targeted by criminal gangs like Salman Khan was targeted by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang? IMAGE: Media-persons jostle to speak to Saif Ali Khan's maid after she gave a statement to the......

'2.5 Inch Knife Removed From Saif's Spine'

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Saif Ali Khan sustained a major injury to the thoracic spinal cord due to a knife lodged in it. A surgery was performed to remove the 2.5-inch-long knife......

Syed Abid Ali: A Panther On The Field

Abid Ali's contributions to Indian cricket remain etched in history.His spirit, sportsmanship, and selfless play defined an era, and his legacy will endure in the annals of the game.Prakash......

Meet India's new shot put queen!

India's Krishna Jayasankar, currently studying in the USA, broke the women's shot put indoor national record when she won the bronze medal at the Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championship......

Binny, Pathan heroics seal thrilling India Masters win

Stuart Binny (68) and Irfan Pathan (3/39) helped India Masters pip their Sri Lankan counterparts by four runs in a thrilling finish to a high-scoring first match of the International Masters League......

'Mumbai Cricket Was His Life'

'Nobody could question his love and commitment to Mumbai cricket.' IMAGE: Sunil Gavaskar and Milind Rege played for Bombay in the Ranji Trophy. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rameshwar Singh/X  ......

Gavaskar's tribute to 'elder brother' Milind Rege

'Yes, he had strong opinions and so may have upset a few people but nobody could question his love and commitment to Mumbai cricket.' IMAGE: Sunil Gavaskar and Milind Rege played together for......