Muizzu strikes reconciliatory tone, says India closest ally, seeks debt relief

After his anti-India rhetoric, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has struck a reconciliatory tone, saying India will continue to remain his country's “closest ally” and urged New Delhi......

'The govt cannot release funds to states on request'

'If such a practice were feasible, every state would seek additional funds, posing a significant risk to the overall health of the economy.' IMAGE: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan addresses......

'Educated youth prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed'

'When manufacturing or even services cannot generate the kind of employment they are looking for, they prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

LS polls: Private jets, helicopter demand to see 40% jump

As political parties prepare to fight it out in the Lok Sabha polls, the demand for chartered planes and helicopters is expected to jump by up to 40 percent as compared to the previous general......

Cautious approach: Small finance bank model in the slow lane, say experts

The small finance bank model may still be testing the water some 10 years since its launch. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com According to banking experts, the regulator has taken a......

Net direct tax collection surpasses RE in FY24; corp tax receipts a miss

Direct tax collection, net of refunds, moderately exceeded the revised estimates (RE) for the financial year 2023-24 (FY24) on the back of personal income tax revenues, but corporation tax receipts......

How the markets will fare this week

Worries related to the Iran-Israel conflict, quarterly earnings and foreign investors' trading activity are the key factors that would dictate stock markets this week, analysts said. Illustration:......

What if Tehran blocks Strait of Hormuz...

Oil and LNG prices are likely to shoot up if Iran is to block Strait of Hormuz, through which countries like India import crude oil from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and UAE, leading to a spike in inflation,......

Review: This Dukaan Delivers Only Baloney!

Its callous perspective and comical treatment of a sensitive matter makes a complete hash of things, asserts Sukanya Verma. A group of heavily pregnant women holding big matkss next to their bare......

CSK vs SRH: A battle for consistency vs explosiveness

IMAGE: CSK will need to rethink their combination. Photograph: SRH/X Without their in-form bowler Mustafzur Rahman, Chennai Super Kings will need to sharpen their all-round game when they take on......

PIX: LSG's pace sensation Mayank demolishes Punjab Kings

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings in Lucknow on Saturday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Mayank Yadav, right, celebrates with LSG team-mate Ayush Badoni after taking......

Surya might have to sit out for a few more matches: BCCI source

IMAGE: The former champions will miss Suryakumar Yadav’s services for a few more games. Photograph: BCCI World's number one T20 batter Suryakumar Yadav will skip a few more IPL matches as he......

Can Rutu Produce Dhoni Magic This IPL?

IMAGE: A new chapter begins for the Chennai Super Kings as Ruturaj Gaikwad takes over from the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Photograph: CSK/X   One can always expect the unexpected from......