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How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions......

MSP, hiking 50% quota, VVPAT, no Agnipath: Congress rolls out manifesto

Right to apprenticeship, legal guarantee for MSP, passing a constitutional amendment to raise the 50 per cent cap on reservations for SCs, STs and OBCs, a nation-wide caste census and scrapping of......

'The Congress has to reboot'

'Revanth Reddy mounted a spirited campaign in Telangana which turned around the fortunes of the Congress in six months.' IMAGE: Congress Parliamentary Party leader Sonia Gandhi and Telangana Chief......

These Scientists Shaped India

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims.We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing......

The pension dilemma: Ring in the old, out with the new?

With organisations like the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, which is a front of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, telling Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman they want OPS back, the government is in a......

Future of digital payments in India

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.' IMAGE: Cutlery vendor switches on Paytm at a roadside......

'The impact of El Nino is always a matter of concern'

'If because of El Nino, the monsoon is affected adversely in the current year, naturally it will affect income projections and consequently Budget numbers.' IMAGE: Villagers carrying containers......

Budget 2023-24: Stay on fiscal glide path, economists advise FM Sitharaman

The Union government could target a fiscal deficit of 5.8-6 per cent of nominal GDP for 2023-24, and it should continue its capital expenditure push and look to simplify the personal income tax......

How drones can give wings to farmers

Use of drones in agriculture can create a $100-billion GDP boost and help millions get better livelihoods. Pranjal Sharma reports. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com So far, the drones that......

'Huge impact on livelihoods over two years'

'It's important to find that balance between lives and livelihoods, make sure that we protect lives while ensuring that the economic recovery is back on track.' IMAGE: A man gets a shave at a......

Qatar's human rights record questioned at FIFA Congress

IMAGE: A long exposure shows FIFA's logo near its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland February 27, 2022. Photo: Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters A Norwegian soccer official delivered a scathing......

FIFA rules to protect female players' maternity rights

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Korea DPR's referee Ri Hyang Ok in action during the FIFA Women's World Cup. Photograph: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images FIFA is......

How a bus conductor is driving her son's cricket dreams

Until September 14, Vaidehi Ankolekar was a bus conductor on Mumbai's famed BEST buses.Now, she is known nationwide as the mother of India's latest cricketing hero.That Saturday, her son Atharva......

ICC explains why reserve days not possible at World Cup

'There is also no guarantee that the reserve day would be free from rain either.' IMAGE: Rain covers on the wicket ahead of play in the Pakistan-Sri Lanka match at Bristol County. Photograph:......

'Chopra, Hima, Dutee are worth crores'

'These youngsters have proved there is money in sports today, not just cricket!''They are youth icons and people look up to them.''Our athletes are not scared. Like a child knows no fear, they are......

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