It Wasn't Wise To Underestimate Manmohan Singh

There was more to him than he let on, asserts Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE: Then prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh at an event in New Delhi, September 22, 2012. Photograph: B Mathur/Reuters   After......

India rings in 2025 amid tight security across major cities

Thousands of police personnel and CCTV cameras were deployed and traffic regulated across states on Tuesday to ensure public safety and prevent any untoward incident as the country geared up to......

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of......

Days after 'will go to war' vow, Musk says H-1B visa system 'broken'

Elon Musk, who has previously vowed to "go to war" to defend the H-1B visa program, has reignited debate surrounding the program by labeling it "broken" and in urgent need of "major reform."......

Sensex, Nifty surge nearly 2% on buying in financial, IT stocks

Benchmark Sensex rallied 1,436 points to close at a two-week high on Thursday on buying in financial, auto and IT shares. Photograph: PTI Photo from the Rediff Archives The 30-share BSE benchmark......

RBI, Always Watchful, Always Vigilant

The RBI has changed the way it approached supervision in the past. Having seen a couple of collapses in the NBFC sector and the near-collapse of a few banks, it is focusing on regular drills to......

India's manufacturing growth hits 12-month low in Dec

India's manufacturing sector growth fell to a 12-month low in December, as new business orders and production expanded at softer rates, a monthly survey said on Thursday. Photograph: Amit......

2025: Top 10 Stocks To Watch Out

These 10 stocks represent the best mix of value and growth, offering relatively low price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, a high return on equity, and sufficiently high potential from current......

Movies COMING UP In 2025

Just a handful of movies became successes in 2024. But 2025 brings us hope for many more. In this multi-part series, Joginder Tuteja brings us the theatrical releases of 2025.   FatehRelease......

2024's Best South Web Series

With varying levels of effectiveness in execution and conception, our storytellers have been able to adapt to the new format of content creation -- Web series -- and it's an exciting time ahead for......

The Women We Loved In 2024

Let's be honest, 2024 in Hindi cinema is not one for the books. Between utter tripe and unmemorable, I found just a glimmer of hope sparking my interest on occasions too few and far between.......

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

'I don't think Waheeda had the confidence that I could pull it off, so she said no.' IMAGE: Shabana Azmi in Ankur. Shyam Benegal started his film career with the brilliant Ankur. The 1974 film not......

Gukesh Meets Gautambhai

IMAGE: World Chess Champion D Gukesh met business tycoon Gautam Adani on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Photograph: Kind courtesy Gautam Adani/X   Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani met World......

HIL: Rupinder brace guides Bengal Tigers to victory

IMAGE: Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers' players celebrate after Rupinder Pal Singh scored a goal against Team Gonasika. Photograph: Hockey India League Rupinder Pal Singh rolled back the years with a......

Was Jaiswal really out? Cummins says it was clear

No one has complete confidence in ultra-edge, but Yashasvi Jaiswal hit it: Pat Cummins IMAGE: Pat Cummins, expressed his displeasure at the quality of technology being used for ultra edge in......

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

When you are defending to save a game, a loose delivery comes along and you suddenly opt to play an attacking shot, you are unlikely to hit as well as if you were playing your naturally aggressive......

CA 'grateful to the BCCI'

'This Border-Gavaskar Trophy (series) has had the biggest Boxing Day crowd ever passing the Ashes and the series is so delicately poised now, it is living up to every hype.' SCORECARD IMAGE:......