The Times They Are A-Changin'

... And what explains the directions of change? asks Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com There was a time when I was in my late teens and preparing to embark on a train from......

How UK became Global Money Laundromat

Oliver Bullough's book offers a whirlwind trip of the dark underbelly of global finance, covering everything from tax law changes to aiding criminals to decamp with money from bank accounts.......

The Smart Thing Vs The Right Thing

What should one choose to do, asks Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The other day, as I got into the aircraft on a flight from Delhi to Mumbai, realising that I was in......

After MP, 'The Kerala Story' to be made tax-free in UP

The Kerala Story will be tax free in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Tuesday, prompting the opposition Samajwadi Party to say the state government should not use cinema......

Paytm's Q1 earnings may be a blip; analysts positive on the stock

While analysts assessed One97 Communications (Paytm) Q1FY24 results as in-line with guidance, the market was disappointed and the stock fell by around 5 per cent. Photograph: Rupak De......

E-sports not affected by revised GST

E-sports experts say the burgeoning sector will not be affected by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s recent decision to levy a blanket 28 per cent tax on online gaming, which is......

Sebi bans Zee Ent's Punit Goenka, Subhash Chandra from holding directorial positions

Markets regulator Sebi on Monday barred Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) MD and CEO Punit Goenka from holding the position of a director or key......

When The Party Ends And Reality's Cold Light Shines Through...

There will be a lot to repair and rejuvenate -- if that opportunity even presents itself, warns Rathin Roy. IMAGE: Women pose for a selfie with Rs 2,000 notes prior to exchanging it at a bank in......

Pathaan Cheers Single Screen Theatres

Their number is dwindling, but single screens believe they have a place in the entertainment space. IMAGE: People stand outside the theatre during the first day first show of Pathaan. Photograph:......

'If I stop taking risks, I'll be finished'

'I probably will have to give up on taboo subjects for a while. but I can't give up on quirks.' IMAGE: Ayushmann Khurrana and Nora Fatehi in An Action Hero. Bollywood's resident hit-maker......

'Karan Johar was biased against me'

'Why do they highlight only negative things on the Weekend Ka Vaar episode?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Karan Nath/Instagram It was a shocking double elimination on the weekend's episode of Bigg......

MUST SEE FILM: Gabhricha Paus

Cinema entertains, exhilarates and enlightens. Its ability to relate and inform the viewer through universal, timeless emotions are what contributes to its legacy, now available more easily than......

Kerala Minister's remarks on Ind-SL ticket rates sparks row

'Those who are starving need not go to watch the match' IMAGE: India vs Sri Lanka Ticket Inauguration Ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram. Photograph: KCA Faced with criticism from various......

Europe's 1st major soccer club to join crypto wagon

IMAGE: Benfica presented their worst financial results of the past 11 years for the 2020-21 season. Photograph: Pedro Nunes/Reuters Portugal's biggest soccer club, Benfica, will become the......

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

  IMAGE: Former Bulgaria and Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov believes Michael Carrick (right), who will take the team from Ole Gunnar Solksjaer (left) for Tuesday's crucial......

'WTA merger with ATP would not be acquisition'

'I would certainly be the first to support it, because I think then you truly have the business and the strategic principles all aligned, which is what you need to do.'  Women's Tennis......

Sourav Ganguly's SIX challenges

Position in ICC, Day/Night Tests, Domestic cricket structure IMAGE: Former Indian cricketer and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly speaks to BCCI secretary Jay Shah during a press conference.......