Hasina's Request On 'Short Notice': MEA

'Our border guarding forces have also been instructed to be exceptionally alert in view of this complex situation.' India is "deeply concerned" over the situation in Bangladesh, especially about......

Normalcy tiptoes into Bangladesh, death toll climbs to 440

The death toll in the anti-government protests in Bangladesh on Tuesday climbed to 440, with 100 more deaths reported after Sheikh Hasina fled the country, according to local media, even as efforts......

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.' IMAGE: Search and rescue operations underway in Wayanad.......

194 of Kerala Nipah victim's contacts are high-risk

The number of people at risk for contracting Nipah in the contact list of the 14-year-old boy who lost his life to the rare infection, has been increased to 406, out of which 194 are in the......

India Inc awaits demand uptick to go on capex spree

Chief executive officers (CEOs) across sectors have expressed intentions to expand capacities, expecting the government’s target to invest a record Rs 11.11 trillion on infrastructure......

Multiple triggers ahead for affordable housing finance companies

Mortgage finance remains a structural growth opportunity in India with a policy focus on affordable housing, housing shortages, low mortgage penetration, and rising incomes as drivers.......

'Middle Class Won't Be Affected By Indexation'

'For me, if I want to buy a house to stay, I don't care about indexation because I don't want to sell that house.''The only thing that matters to me as a buyer is that the home price should be......

'No Sunset Clause For Old Tax Regime'

'We have now drastically simplified it, primarily to two rates in long-term capital gains: 20% and the applicable rates. Similarly, in short-term capital gains.' 'For listed shares, there is a......

Kartam Bhugtam Review: Baffling!

If there is any actor who emerges from this wreck with his talent unscathed, it is Vijay Raaz, observes Deepa Gahlot. What is the likelihood of today's multiplex audience even going to watch a......

Manu Bhaker's coach Jung asked to vacate home in 2 days!

National pistol coach Jung faces eviction from home within hours of returning from Olympics IMAGE: National pistol coach Samresh Jung, second from left, with the shooting team. Photograph:......

IPL valuation skyrockets by billions in 2024!

IMAGE: Kolkata Knight Riders lift the Indian Premier League 2024 trophy after overcoming Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final. Photograph: BCCI The value of the Indian Premier League went up 6.5 per......

IPL: Royals aim to seal play-offs berth against Punjab

IMAGE: Assam batter Riyan Parag's homecoming this year is special as his performance of 483 runs at a strike-rate of 153. Photograph: BCCI Riyan Parag, the hottest cricketing property to emerge......

Kohli Strikes, But Narine Leads MVP Race

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 62. IMAGE: Virat Kohli scores in the game against Punjab Kings at Dharamsala, May 9, 2024.......

Former Nepal and IPL cricketer Lamichhane convicted of rape

IMAGE: A wily leg-spinner, armed with a vicious googly, Sandeep Lamichhane, who played two seasons of the IPL, was a much sought-after cricketer in big-ticket T20 leagues around the world,......