The Coming Dementia Epidemic

Around 7.4 per cent of Indians aged 60 and above are affected by dementia.This number is expected to rise from the current 8.8 million to 17 million by 2036, marking a 97 per cent increase. Kindly......

Tsunami Survivors Celebrate 20th Birthday

'December 26, 2004 was the day when we were all reborn.' IMAGE: V Raghupathy with wife Krithika, son Anirudh and daughter Mathangi. All photographs: Kind courtesy V Raghupathy Come December 26, V......

Canada's deputy PM resigns citing rift with Trudeau

Hours before making the statement on Canada's economy, Chrystia Freeland, Canada's Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister announced her resignation from the Cabinet. IMAGE: Canadian Prime......

Minor girl charged with killing 80-year-old Indian origin man in UK

A 12-year-old girl on Monday became the second person to be charged in connection with the killing of 80-year-old Bhim Sen Kohli, who died following an assault while out walking his dog in a park......

Mutual funds increase exposure to banking, IT stocks amid outperformance

The performance of banking and information technology (IT) stocks has had a significant impact on the composition of diversified mutual fund (MF) portfolios. Illustration: Dominic......

Budget 2025: Nirmalaji May Set Fiscal Deficit At 4.4%

'We have to retain some fiscal headroom without compromising on the promised fiscal consolidation roadmap.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the Lok Sabha, December 17, 2024.......

'Next 2-3 Months Crucial For Equities'

'Geopolitics will be the most important driver of financial markets in 2025.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It has been a topsy-turvy few months for the Indian equity markets. "Given......

Market outlook 2025: Brokerages on opportunities, risks, investible themes

Emerging market equities are likely to post small gains in 2025 amid global policy uncertainties and a stronger dollar. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com From the outcome of the general......

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

Every year has its share of duds and turkeys. 2024 was no different except that even the rotten ones are too drab to have any real offence value. Sukanya Verma lists 10 of her least liked Hindi......

Allu Arjun Walks Out After Night in Prison

Actor Allu Arjun was released on Saturday morning from the jail where he spent the night after being arrested in connection with the death of a woman in a stampede in Hyderabad during the premiere......

Review: Kraven The Hunter Fumbles For Greatness

Kraven The Hunter feels like a missed opportunity, a film that could have offered a fresh take on a complex character but settles for mediocrity, observes Sonil Dedhia. Kraven The Hunter marks......

Khushi's Night Out With Vedang

After the haldi and mehendi ceremonies, Anurag Kashyap's daughter Aaliyah Kashyap and Shane Gregoire threw a pre-wedding party, and invited their friends over. Ibrahim Ali Khan missed his......

'Virat Going To Leave India Very Soon'

IMAGE: Virat Kohli with wife Anushka Sharma and son Akay. Since the birth of their second child, Akay, in February, the couple has spent considerable time in their London home. Photograph: Kind......

Rohit is out of form but not out of confidence

'For a person like me, it's all about how I feel in my mind, what kind of prep I'm having before each game, and how I'm feeling about myself.' SCORECARD IMAGE: Rohit Sharma speaks to the media......

Why Gillespie quit as Pakistan's red-ball coach

IMAGE: Jason Gillespie was aware that the board had stripped him of say in the selection matters, he expected as head coach, he would be consulted by the selectors in the selection. Photograph:......

McSweeney vows to 'throw a few more punches' at Bumrah

IMAGE: Nathan McSweeney had a disappointing start to his international career after being ousted by Bumrah for 10 and zero in the first Test at Perth. Photograph: ICC/X Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah......

Will Shami join Team India for Brisbane Test?

IMAGE: There will be a growing clamour for Mohammed Shami to be parachuted into Brisbane for the third Test against the hosts. Photograph: BCCI As Mohammed Shami was tormenting local batters......