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Where Have The Goldsmiths Disappeared?

Kurumbur in gold-loving Tamil Nadu was once a thriving centre for goldsmiths.Today their number is down to two.A Ganesh Nadar finds out why. IMAGE: Armugam in his smithy. Photograph: A Ganesh......

Maha kids' abuse: Protestors storm school, bring trains to halt

Thousands of protesters on Tuesday blocked railway tracks at Badlapur station in Thane district near Mumbai and stormed a local school building after the alleged sexual assault of two four-year-old......

Siddaramaiah refuses to resign, to challenge Guv's sanction

Terming as 'illegal' the sanction accorded by Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for his prosecution in connection with Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment 'scam', Chief......

Rau's IAS Study Circle: What You Must Know

Rau's felt the need to be where the action was.The institute that once drew largely elite students also decided to expand its base and cater to a wider pool. IMAGE: Rapid Action Force personnel......

Maratha activist Jarange calls off fast, vents ire on BJP

Activist Manoj Jarange on Wednesday suspended his five-day-old fast stating his community wants him to be alive to fight for the cause of Maratha reservation, and railed against the ruling......

'Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Inspires New Investors'

'More investors now view the stock market as a valuable opportunity, though many still seek quick gains, leading to a rise in futures and options trading.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

RBI changes policy stance to open window for a rate cut

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday but took the first step towards a rate cut as it eased its relatively hawkish policy stance to 'neutral'.......

'Living Standards For Indians Will Rise Steeply'

'It took us 75 years to reach a per capita income of $2,730.''According to IMF projections, it will take only five years to add another $2,000.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman......

'RBI In No Hurry To Do Big Rate Cuts'

'If you look at where inflation (headline and core) is today in India and where the rates are, there's clearly room to cut rates.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The US Federal Reserve......

Berlin Review: Don't Miss It!

Make time for this one, you will be in for a pleasant surprise like I was, recommends Mayur Sanap. When we talk about the spy genre, how often do we get to see anything atypical beyond a standard......

'Ananya Gives It Her 100%'

'In anything in life, privilege helps.''Privilege means access. Access means connections.''Does it help? Of course, it does. In whatever you do.' IMAGE: Ananya Panday and Vihaan Samat in Call Me......

Action Packed OTT This Week!

Monsters, sharks, psychopaths, jedis, hybrids, undercover cops, special agents, brace yourself for tons of action on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations. Under ParisWhere......

'I want to be Lady Shah Rukh Khan'

'Laapataa Ladies opened a lot of doors for me.''I have gotten so much love from audiences and seniors in the industry that it's overwhelming.''I get calls from superstars. I'm holding my heart and......

'You've To Choose Your Battles Carefully'

'If you are a strong-minded, opinionated woman, scars are inevitable.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Geetika Tyagi/Instagram After speaking about her new film Yes Papa, about a survivor of child......

BCCI extends top-class player monitoring to all state units

IMAGE: Team Mumbai pose with the prestigious Ranji Trophy, one of the biggest events in domestic cricket in India. Photograph: BCCI Domestic The BCCI has decided to extend the use of its......

Chennai Test: Special Homecoming For Ashwin

IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin's record in India is imposing, with a tally of 363 wickets in 60 Tests at an average of 21. Photograph: BCCI India's spin king Ravichandran Ashwin is all set for a......

'PCB is fully committed to hosting a world-class ICC Champions Trophy 2025'

IMAGE: PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi's media talk following his inspection of the Gaddafi Stadium upgradation, on Monday, August 19. Photograph: PCB/X The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) rubbished......

Rohit, Kohli should have played Duleep Trophy: Gavaskar

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were rested for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. Photograph: BCCI Batting great Sunil Gavaskar believes veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should have played in......

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,......

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