'Shinde Saheb Is A Fighter'

'We pressurised Shinde saheb (to accept the deputy chief ministership).''Being out of power would have made him weaker.' IMAGE: Then Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde and then deputy CM......

Time Services Acted On Modi Diktat!

Almost five years later, the three services have still not fully understood that joint/theatre commands are not a discussion point; they are the prime minister's diktat on a military reform measure......

Hemant Soren distributes portfolios; keeps home, gives finance to Cong

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday distributed portfolios among the new ministers, keeping key departments such as home, personnel and several others to himself, according to a......

Wildlife cameras installed in Corbett misused to surveil women

Cameras and drones originally planted in Corbett National Park for conservation activities, such as monitoring animals, are being deliberately misused by local government officials and men to......

US SEC summons Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar in bribery case

Adani group founder and chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar have been summoned to explain their stand on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) allegation of paying $265 million (Rs......

What Does RBI Want To Discuss With Private Banks?

Senior bankers anticipate discussions on issues related to technology, cyber security, and customer protection. IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das. Photograph: Francis......

Tomato price volatility exposes gaps in India's agriculture supply chain

Tomato prices have been on the boil for more than a month. Data from major cities show that the spike has been between 125 and 150 per cent at the wholesale level. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......

How DAP Targets Honest Taxpayers, Misses Evaders

DAP does not consider past I-T returns to match a taxpayer's resources with their expenditures or investments, points out Harsh Roongta. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com My friend Milind......

'Mission to abrogate Article 370 is one of the most intelligent missions in Indian history'

'I was emotional when the decision took place on August 5, 2019.''I made the film with clear intentions of projecting the truth.' National Award-winning director Aditya Suhas Jambhale is basking......

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

'We need to understand and respect wildlife behaviour.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shonet Anthony Barretto/Facebook Before turning to film-making, Shonet Anthony Barretto was a choreographer who......

Rohit will look to better his stats against Australia

  IMAGE: Rohit Sharma will look to come out of his lean patch as he returns for the 2nd Test in Adelaide. Photograph: ICC/X Rohit Sharma will take a step back to lead from the front as India......

No surprises as India pick experienced squad for women's T20 WC

Harmanpreet, Mandhana, Jemimah hold key to India's T20 World Cup campaign IMAGE: Shreyanka Patil celebrates with Jemimah Rodrigues. Shreyanka has been added to the squad subject to fitness.......

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044.Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding -- and it is this trifecta India needs to work on,......

USA is starting to embrace cricket

'USA Cricket continues its instrumental work in supporting our national players and equipping youth and local communities with the tools they need to succeed in this sport.' IMAGE: USA's stand-in......

T20 WC: Festival of cricket kicks off in the Americas

 Big test for India, Eng; minnows likely to shake applecart IMAGE: Captain Rovman Powell will lead West Indies' charge to a 3rd T20 World Cup title. Photograph: ICC/X There will be the usual......