SC strikes down electoral bonds as 'unconstitutional', orders disclosure of donors

In a landmark verdict just months ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Supreme Court on Thursday scrapped the Centre's electoral bonds scheme of anonymous political funding, calling it......

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

China on Thursday said that it 'firmly opposes external interference' in the internal affairs of the Maldives and supports the island nation in upholding its sovereignty and independence as......

Waiting In The Wings: The Creator Economy

...current industry models will soon fade out, notes Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   "Sir, can I have a word with you," asked the man in security-guard uniform at......

Why Deepfakes Are A MENACE

'With free software on the Internet and apps, creating a deepfake video can take 3 to 5 minutes. Anyone can make these videos.' IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

Employment in India registered V-shaped recovery post-pandemic: Former CEA

Employment in India saw a V-shaped recovery after being adversely impacted between April and June 2020 during the Covid lockdown and during April-June 2021, when the second wave struck, said......

Inflation eats into India's rural demand while green shoots become visible

In May, Satpal Singh, who runs a dairy business with three buffaloes in Jewar, near Noida, was worried about the steep spike in input costs. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Singh said dry fodder......

Why Are FPIs Bailing Out From India?

Since October, FPIs have sold over $26 billion worth of stocks, which is the largest selling ever seen in India, observes Akash Prakash. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   One of the......

Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 80 paise a litre; LPG up by Rs 50

Petrol and diesel prices were on Tuesday hiked by 80 paise a litre while domestic cooking gas prices were increased by Rs 50 per cylinder, ending an over four-and-half month election-related hiatus......

'Nothing honorable about this killing'

'Find a name that changes the words honor killing and hopefully it includes the word murder.''If you use the words, you are trying to justify the murders.' IMAGE: Pavia Sidhu as Jassi and Yugam......

When Lata Mangeshkar rescued BCCI post 1983 WC win

IMAGE: Lata Mangeshkar was very close to all Mumbai cricketers like Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar and Sachin Tendulkar, who spoke about her with unmatchable humility and mother like respect.......

Will Tokyo Olympics happen in 2021?

Japan ruling party heavyweight calls for $239-billion extra budget IMAGE: An athlete competes in the men's hammer throw event during the morning session of the Athletics test......

Japan to allow 'large-scale' overseas visitors for Tokyo Olympics

'I wonder why the government wants to hold the Games in this situation. They must be crazy. Are they going to kill Japanese citizens?' IMAGE: Over 11,000 athletes are expected in Tokyo for the......