The Illusion Of LAC Disengagement

Disengagement from the LAC will remain a chimera because China has given enough indications that the PLA will not move back any more. China has even deployed drones to monitor and deny any......

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

It will be in Modi's interest to reinvent his party, read the writing on the wall that voters wrote, and move ahead. He has little choice now. The country is watching, asserts Ramesh Menon, author......

Growth Question Looms Large Over Chandigarh

As Chandigarh braces for a fierce contest between Congress candidate Manish Tewari and the BJP's Sanjay Tandon, its industry leaders harbour a fervent wish: Replicate the success of the National......

BJP Luminaries Gather In Varanasi

'The question is whether Modi will increase his victory margin.' IMAGE: A child dressed as Narendra Modi during the Mahila Sammelan in Varanasi, May 22, 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo  ......

'Tax Relief For Middle Class Will Boost Markets'

'Like every Budget, this time, too, there is chatter around tinkering with the long-term capital gains tax.''Investors may not want to jump into the markets until there is clarity on this front.'......

RSS and its affiliates seek I-T cut, robot tax launch in upcoming Budget

An increase in the farmer income support scheme PM Kisan Nidhi, the introduction of a 'robot tax' to fund reskilling of people who lose their jobs to artificial intelligence (AI), and a reduced......

'Indian rupee best-performing Asian currency this year'

'India represents one of the top opportunities with robust growth, solid fundamentals, and openness to foreign investment.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Besides the domestic elections,......

Nirmalaji May Stick To Fiscal Deficit Target

'Any finality in such matters requires political views. We will review it closer to the full Budget.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs the sixth pre-Budget meeting with......

'It was an honour to play one of our nation builders'

'I hope more shows highlight the unsung heroes of our rich history.''As for bringing the trophy home, a man can hope, but truly I am just excited to be there.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Jim......

The 'Starc reality' of high-stakes final

IMAGE: Mitchell Starc with Shah Rukh Khan after their win over SRH in the IPL final. Photograph: BCCI A man of big games! He may have faced a lot of backlash after a torrid start to the season,......

I've paid emotional price for switching from Congress to BJP: Vijender Singh

IMAGE: Vijender Singh made a political switch, moving to BJP from Congress. Photograph: ANI Boxer-cum-politician Vijender Singh has said he has no qualms about admitting that he has paid an......

Pollard 'sick and fed up' of people targetting Hardik

'He can bat, he can bowl, he can field. He has an X factor about him. I hope very well deep down within my heart that when he comes out on top, I'll sit back and I'll watch everyone sing his......

What's Kareena Doing At The Wankhede?

Forget the red carpet, the real action was happening on the pitch! Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings went head-to-head in a nail-biter at the Wankhede stadium on Sunday night. Even......

Meet RCB's record-breaking Ellyse Perry

IMAGE: The Aussie all-rounder put on a sizzling show with bat and ball to power RCB into the knockouts. Photographs: Ellyse Perry/Instagram Ellyse Perry put up a sizzling display with both bat and......