Manmohan Singh's last rites to be performed with full State honours

The last rites of former prime minister Manmohan Singh would be performed at Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday with full State honours as the nation united in paying rich tributes to the departed leader......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

'BJP Sent Maliwal On A Mission To Entangle Kejriwal'

'I have no doubt that when she was prevented from meeting Kejriwal, she felt humiliated.' IMAGE: AAP MP Swati Maliwal leaves Arvind Kejriwal's residence after recreation of the May 13 incident by......

Will find attackers of merchant navy ships even from depths of seas: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday vowed to ferret out the perpetrators of the attacks on merchant navy ships MV Chem Pluto and MV Sai Baba even from the "depths of the seas" and take tough......

Bajaj Finance sinks 8% amid rising NIM pressure

Investors shunned shares of Bajaj Finance on Friday, a day after the non-banking financial company (NBFC) reported a sharp contraction in its net interest margin (NIM) for the March quarter of the......

Power Grid Corporation's prospects factored in at current valuations

Power Grid Corporation (PGCIL) intends to ramp up its capex substantially through the next two financial years. The Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) utility posted flat consolidated revenues of Rs......

Gold loan financiers get a thumbs up from stock market investors

The stock market has reacted positively to the July-September quarter (Q2) results of the gold-focused NBFCs, Muthoot Finance, and Manappuram Finance with both stocks recommended and gaining......

After disappointing results in Q1FY24, valuation support for LIC stock

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) declared disappointing results in Q1FY24. While it reported a net profit of Rs 9,540 crore in Q1FY24, this was attributable to the transfer of Rs 7,490......

'The Songs Have Already Become A Craze'

'When it was confirmed that I would do the song, Manishaji walked up to me and asked, "Please Vijayshree, tell me how are you planning to do the song. Give me a rough idea so that I am mentally......

Dry Day Review: Jitendra Kumar Gets A Thumbs Up Again

There is an authenticity and sense of purpose about Dry Day which is appealing, observes Deepa Gahlot. The government of Madhya Pradesh has been thanked, so it is clear that Dry Day is set in the......

Why Did This Kerala Story Become A Huge Hit?

'Cinema or the sentiment of a people, disgusted by contemporary politics and wanting to feel whole by collectively recalling a moment of great difficulty that was also a cause for togetherness?',......

Ms Marvel Review

Ms Marvel has some super heroic stuff and emphasises there are no limitations from one's religion if one wants to follow one's dream, applauds Saarah Aslam. The Marvel universe is always a step......

Cool and calm Gukesh unfazed by World Championship pressure

Glad everyone thinks I'll win World Championship, but that's not extra pressure: Gukesh IMAGE: D Gukesh will take on Liren in Singapore from November 20 to December 15 for the coveted......

T20 World Cup: Finally, chance for bowlers to shine!

IMAGE: Mitchell Starc believes the absence of the Impact Player will result in teams not playing an extra batter and relying more on all-rounders. Photograph: BCCI Put through the wringer in the......

PICS: Bumrah stars as India edge Pakistan in thriller

Images from the T20 World Cup Group A match between India and Pakistan in New York on Sunday. SCORECARD IMAGE: India pacer Arshdeep Singh celebrates the wicket of Pakistan's Imad Wasim with......

4th Test PIX: India down England by 5 wkts; seal series 3-1

Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi on Monday, February 26. SCORECARD IMAGE: Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel celebrate India's win over England in the fourth......

Lakshya Sen working his way back into top-10; looks to seal Paris berth

IMAGE: Lakshya Sen has been putting in the hard yards as he looks to secure a berth in the Paris Olympics. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Lakshya Sen is aware that his Olympic qualification is......