Extreme poverty nearly alleviated in India: SBI research

As the poverty rates in the country declined below 5 percent in 2024, a research study by State Bank of India also highlighted that the extreme poverty in the country has been reduced to minimal.......

US SC clears 26/11 terror attack convict Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India

The US Supreme Court has cleared Mumbai attack convict Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India, dismissing his review petition against the move. IMAGE: Tahawwur Rana. Photograph: ANI Photo India......

How Modi Has Changed Babus

At the PMO, policies are framed by factoring in analytical perspectives, implications, sustainability, and other dimensions. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   The past 10 years have......

Among The Faithful

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 was more than just the largest gathering of humanity. It was a testament to faith and devotion. Neuropsychiatrist Dr Rajesh M Parikh, director of medical research at the......

Should depositors put money in co-operative banks?

The co-operative banking sector is well regulated, and a few cases of restrictions being imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should not paint a negative picture of the entire sector, said......

Selling in HDFC Bank, RIL drag markets down

Benchmark BSE Sensex declined by 112 points while Nifty fell for the ninth straight session on Monday following selling in blue-chips HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries. Photograph: Francis......

Sensex surges 740 points, closes above 73K

Benchmark BSE Sensex surged by 740 points while Nifty snapped a 10-day losing streak on Wednesday following value buying in utilities and power shares and a strong trend in global markets.......

Sensex falls below 73K on relentless FII selling

Falling for the third straight day, benchmark BSE Sensex declined by 96 points to close below the 73,000 mark on Tuesday amid global equity rout on tariff war worries and persistent foreign fund......

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel timed out after falling asleep!

  IMAGE: Saud Shakeel became the first Pakistan batter to be timed out after falling asleep and then reaching the crease beyond the stipulated three-minute time limit. Photograph: Andrew......

Once banned, ex TN cricketer's life comes full circle in SA

Rooted in Tamil Nadu, Mali's love story brought him to South Africa, where he started playing again, though his journey was short-lived.   IMAGE: Kaizer Chiefs football club players with......