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99 And Seven Decimal Points

'Does 99 percent guarantee character and capacity for an independent awareness of life or does it make you -- barring exceptions -- a compliant careerist beholden to governments and......

Mamata Ready To Take On BJP For 2026

The TMC-led West Bengal government has already started laying the groundwork for the election, setting the tone with the recent Bengal Global Business Summit and the state Budget. IMAGE: West......

You are insulting parents: SC slams Allahbadia but protects from arrest

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted interim protection from arrest to podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia over his comments on a YouTube show while calling it "vulgar" and saying he had "dirty mind"......

'Rain not Sole Cause of Delhi Airport Canopy Collapse'

Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), which operates India's largest airport, dismissed the expert committee report as "inaccurate", claiming it relied on "probabilities, hypothesis, and......

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......

Shoe pinches for most large footwear companies

Footwear companies were among the weakest performers in the consumer discretionary sector during the October-December quarter (Q3) of 2024-25. Photograph: Joseph Campbell/Reuters The combined......

'Should end fourth quarter on a robust note'

'We have opened 100 branches in the last one and a half years. Our manpower is also in place.' Photograph: Kind courtesy HDFC Life Insurance The new surrender value norms, which came into effect......

'Time To Play Tests Not T20s In Markets'

'2025 is the year to build a portfolio for the future. Focus this year should be on valuations and visible growth.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Union Budget 2025 seems to have provided......

'Budget's Main Objective Was To Honour Taxpayers'

'Our attempt to honour the taxpayer has been since 2014 and more actively since 2019-2020 onwards.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey address a......

BP partnership to increase ONGC revenue by $10.3 billion

State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) expects a $10.3 billion revenue boost from increased oil and gas production, achieved through a partnership with UK's BP in the Mumbai High field.......

'Shyam Had The Answer To Every 'Why' Under The Sun'

'I find his sense of history astounding, not just history of film, but of life in general.'Another fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book Shyam Benegal. PART I: 'Smita Didn't Want Anything......

10 Bollywood Actors Who Retired Suddenly

IMAGE: Vikrant Massey in The Sabarmati Express. At 46, Quentin Tarantino said he would quit Hollywood at the age of 60 after he directs his 10th movie, reasoning he wouldn't want to linger on past......

Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?

And possibly in all of Asia, going by his reported fee of Rs 275 crore for Thalapathy 69, his coming movie. IMAGE: Vijay announces his political party. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vijay/X Between......

Meet The Haseen Dilrubas Of Bollywood

Full of seduction and schemes, she'll use her sultry charms and slinky moves to trap and trick her fall guy until he's putty in her hands. Call her femme fatale, man-eater, gold-digger or......

Does Indian Cricket Need A Plumber?

Following Team India's dressing room leaks during the Australian tour, it is high time BCCI considers hiring a plumber to stop the leaks. The ideal candidate should be deaf to avoid being shocked......

India's dominance hurts Test cricket: Chappell

'India's powerful presence in the ICC is in direct proportion to their contribution of around 70 per cent of cricket's income. It's a complex issue to which cricket hasn't found a workable......

Was Kohli responsible for ending Yuvraj's career?

Former batter Robin Uthappa has held Virat Kohli indirectly responsible for cutting short Yuvraj Singh's international career after he beat cancer to return to the team, saying the flamboyant......

BCCI to players: Obey new rules or face IPL ban, fee cuts

IMAGE: Restrictions were sought by head coach Gautam Gambhir in a review meeting of the team's recent poor run. Photograph: BCCI Cracking the whip on the Indian cricket team's "star culture",......

'3 loose shots': Shastri on why India collapsed at MCG

'There will be a few of other second-innings dismissals that will be scrutinised in India as well, involving two senior players and a youngster. Three very loose shots.' IMAGE: Rishabh Pant's......

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