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'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......

North India sees quick transition from winter to summer-like conditions

An analysis of temperature data since 1970 shows that winters are quickly transitioning into summer-like conditions in north India, shortening the spring season. Image used for representational......

'They want to suffocate our voices'

'Farmers have been sent notices in which the government is threatening that if you will join the movement, then we will impound your whole ancestral properties.''We will seal your bank accounts. We......

Why South India Is Unhappy With Modi

On one hand, South Indian states have been complaining about denial of a proportionate portion of the sharable funds from the Centre, based on population. On the other hand, they stand to lose Lok......

Can Stalin Repeat 2019 Lok Sabha Result In 2024?

Stalin still enjoys a lot of sympathy and empathy as someone wishing well for the state, but not full-throated support as in 2019 and 2021, notes N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra......

View Consumption Survey Numbers With Caution

Could the MPCE survey results be used as a basis of reconstructing the Consumer Price Index with new weights, asks Madan Sabnavis. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters The Survey on household......

Break in rains a threat to kharif yield, rabi sowing

A prolonged break in monsoon rains in most parts of the country is threatening to hit the yield of kharif crops. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters It could even delay the upcoming rabi sowing. Major......

2 McDonald's franchisees put tomato off the menu as prices soars

Fast food chain McDonald's has stopped using tomato in its food preparations at most of the stores in northern and eastern parts of the country citing the non-availability of quality products, amid......

War Over Amul's Plans For South India

'As long as Amul was coming in with products it was not a problem because it was something value added and with a shelf life.''When it gets into the local market by procuring locally, it cuts into......

Heat wave hurting farmers' income as yields drop across several crops

Santosh Patkar of Devgadh Taluka Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra is a worried man these days. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Devgadh, which is known as the home to world famous Alphonso......

Deepa Gahlot's Top Movies of 2022

The film industry slowly recovered from the pandemic but faced other challenges in 2022. Still, it was not a stretch to pick 10 films for the customary year-ender, particularly when OTT comes into......

10 Times Controversies HELPED Bollywood

Sadak 2, all set for release on August 28, has seen quite a bit of controversy recently. Its trailer got 5.2 million dislikes almost as soon as it released. But is that a bad sign? Not always. If......

IPL 2024 Schedule: Holders CSK to take on RCB in opener on March 22

IMAGE: The upcoming edition of the IPL will get underway with the blockbuster Southern Derby, with Chennai Super Kings hosting Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opener. Photograph: BCCI The wait......

Ranji Trophy: Jackson, bowlers put Saurashtra in control

IMAGE: Sheldon Jackson struck a century as Saurashtra took control. Photograph: BCCI Saurashtra's middle-order batter Sheldon Jackson followed in senior teammate Cheteshwar Pujara's footsteps,......

World Cup: Emotional homecoming for this Dutch trio...

IMAGE: Aryan Dutt, who traces his origin to Hoshiarpur in Punjab, is planning to bring his relatives to Netherland's match against South Africa in Dharamsala. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters......

Quartermiler Anjali Devi punches ticket to Asian Games

'I can improve my timing a lot, because I am taking part here after four-five weeks of training at the national camp. I am completely recovered. I will work hard at the national camp and do well in......

Gurcharan Singh: 'The selfless servant of cricket'

IMAGE: President Droupadi Murmu presents the Padma Shri to Gurcharan Singh for sports. Photograph: Rashtrapati Bhavan Gurcharan Singh, who has coached hundreds of first class cricketers and many......

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