Major Padmapani Acharya was awarded the Mahavir Chakra for his courage in the Kargil War.
Unless Donald Trump takes a major U turn, this is possibly the beginning of the end for Trumpian politics, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). Unless President Trump takes a major U turn, this is possibly the 'beginning of the end' for Trumpian politics driven by TV trp's, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
'We realised that partnering with a strong local player like the JSW Group would create far greater value than going it alone.'
'Raising the entire amount in one go may not be prudent, given the market dynamics.'
Now it's all jibes about his chameleon-like politics and fading grip on the administration. But there was a time Nitish had the BJP trembling in the state, points out Aditi Phadnis.
If the threat from the 'Maovadis' (Maoists) is fading, the danger now lies with the 'MoUvadis' -- those who might exploit the resource-rich Abujhmad region through corporate or State-backed projects.
'They are in a very bad state. They have to be forced into eating.'
The Jane Street-Sebi saga is more than a legal dispute -- it's a litmus test for India's ambitions as a global financial hub.
While demand for sub Rs 50-lakh affordable housing prevails, market players cite increased land rates, escalated construction costs and low margins as key prohibiting factors.
The BJP had no option but to get Jagdeep Dhankhar out of its way for the sake of the Modi government's stability, reveals Sheela Bhatt, the legendary political journalist.
'When there are glaring errors in the report, how can you trust anything in it?'
Re-entry into the list could have far-reaching consequences for Pakistan, including diminished foreign investment, increased borrowing costs, and tighter scrutiny from global financial institutions.
The surge in the market price is also attributed to demand by retail and high-networth individual investors ahead of the IPO.
The revised ceiling will be within the Rs 10 lakh mark.
'That way you're not hostage just to US sort of exports to India.'
'BSE has facilitated nearly Rs 35 trillion in capital raising across multiple segments.'
Green card holders have the right to live permanently in the country, but only if they do not commit deportable offences.
'The nuns were subjected to abusive language and all types of mental torture.'
'Modi's charisma may have weakened as last year's Lok Sabha poll results showed but in the eyes of the Sangh Parivar, it has not waned.' 'Minus a strong BJP government at the Centre for another decade and more, there is apprehension that an anti-Hindutva government could reverse many of the ideological gains that the Modi dispensation has achieved through its three terms,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's three best performing players in all the 17 IPLs (2008-2024).
'The retail industry is still growing in double digits.'
'A small boat with a single sail cannot withstand the stormy waves, and only by working together can we sail steadily and far,' Xi told the Vietnamese leadership.
The current situation in Kerala politics is perhaps best described as a case of the state's traditional two front politics now seeing a third front (the BJP) muscling in with the potential outcome being either a messy three front affair or a renewed endorsement of the two front pattern but with one of the old fronts compromised or quashed, observes Shyam G Menon.
'You know the situation in Yemen now. There is no government there.' 'The rebels are in control. So, there is no diplomatic channel through which we can negotiate.'
Aam Aadmi Party national Convener Arvind Kejriwal and his wife Sunita Kejriwal visit the Valmiki temple in New Delhi, January 15, 2024, ahead of filing his nomination for the Delhi assembly elections.
'What is going on is the under counting of the migration population in urban areas.' 'It has been going on in the last few censuses.'
Association for Democratic33 per cent of 4,092 sitting MLAs were non-graduates.
The homes in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh are a haven for many Hindu widows, who find themselves homeless and destitute after the deaths of their spouses.
They are not just underreporting income; they are reshaping what the income tax system perceives, says study.
About 57 per cent of Indian districts, home to 76 per cent of the country's population, are currently at high to very high risk from extreme heat.
An under construction building in Bangkok collapsed like a pack of cards as a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Thailand and neighbouring Myanmar at midday on Friday, March 28, 2025.
Over 60 companies are ready to launch IPOs in the coming months.
'Afterwards, some improvement is expected.'
More screens, more films, and longer windows will convert to more people watching, assuming they know a film is releasing, points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
'The chief minister believes the poorest of the poor have the first right on government resources.'
India has to fill in all the critical gaps in missiles, ammunition, sensors and stockpile in the fastest possible manner, focusing on the critical instruments that worked this time, asserts Shekhar Gupta.
'Please don't worry about casualties. It is a professional hazard beyond our control,' wrote Kargil Hero Major Padmapani Acharya in his last letter from the battlefield.
India needs to be technologically and militarily prepared to defend itself from both Pakistan and China, alerts Ramesh Menon.
'Many global investors have been overweight on dollar assets, so some diversification or hedging is naturally expected.'
'Bank has enabling provision to raise capital up to Rs 7,500 crore over a longer period of time.'
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