The turning point came with the appointment of Sergio Gor as the US ambassador to India.
The International Cricket Council on Monday said it would not be imposing any penalty on the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for refusing to play its T20 World Cup matches in India.
Greer said that India has taken down some digital services taxes and is moving tariffs down.
rediffGURU Vipul Bhavsar answers readers' personal income tax queries.
On Valentine's Week, Sneha Sheth shares her story on how she met her husband, Harshit.
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe apologises after claiming the UK had been 'colonised by immigrants,' sparking criticism from political leaders.
The ruling comes against the backdrop of an intensified anti-encroachment campaign launched by the Assam government since May 2021.
This was the first-ever double Super Over in the history of the T20 World Cup.
10 great movie choices for that date night on February 14.
India and Pakistan clash in a highly anticipated T20 World Cup match. India needs middle-order stability and a fit Abhishek Sharma, while Pakistan's spin attack poses a threat. The weather forecast predicts a high chance of rain.
'In times of adversity, families unite, but the reverse is happening in the Lalu family.'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Northeast's first Emergency Landing Facility in Assam, boosting regional defense and disaster response capabilities.
Supreet Singh, filmmaker and co-founder of Red Dot Foundation, explains how the 4km long Infinite Saree is a larger campaign against all forms of sexual abuse, including marital rape.
One marvelled at the freedom with which the Nepal batters played. They trusted their strokes, ran hard between the wickets, and refused to be overawed.
Puri's clarification came after Gandhi claimed that the Union minister's name has also figured in 'Epstein Files' released in the US.
A Gujarati play about Nathuram Godse, Mahatma Gandhi's assassin, was cancelled in Ahmedabad after protests by Youth Congress and NSUI activists who claimed it glorified Godse. The play had previously faced disruptions in other Gujarat cities.
Once the might of the Indian establishment turned completely against the Maoists, there was no way they could survive -- either in Gadchiroli or anywhere else, points out M R Narayan Swamy.
The most common mistake is investing without assessing suitability and long-term implications.
Australia began their T20 World Cup campaign with a thumping 67-run victory over Ireland, in Colombo, on Wednesday.
The ejection of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Winter Games over his "helmet of remembrance" has put the spotlight on rules over where athletes are not allowed to express themselves on political matters at the Olympics.
Sometimes, the most powerful Budgets whisper and the wisest investors listen, notes Ramalingam Kalirajan.
rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a practising paediatrician with over 25 years of experience recommends simple lifestyle changes to improve your child's immunity, sleep and appetite.
Anish Bhanwala won bronze in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol competition at the Asian Shooting Championship. India secured additional gold medals in other events, maintaining its lead in the medal tally.
A Hyderabad-based software professional has been arrested in Visakhapatnam for his alleged involvement in 26 night-time burglaries. Police recovered stolen gold, silver, and a BMW car purchased with the stolen money.
Aaron George delivered a match-winning masterclass, smashing a sensational century to steer India into the ICC U19 World Cup final with a record chase of 311 against Afghanistan in Harare on Wednesday.
Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Bollywood horror flicks to mark Friday the 13th.
'Recently a girl who was suicidal was brought to me.' 'When I asked her what was bothering her, she said she and her friend took photos at the same place and posted them on Instagram.' 'While her friend got 23 likes, she didn't get a single like.' 'She said, "nobody likes me, nobody wants me in this world. I am rejected by everybody".' 'And she wanted to end her life.'
The Union Home Ministry has directed that Vande Mataram be sung before the National Anthem in official events, establishing new protocols for the National Song's performance and promoting its wider adoption.
Manchester City halved Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League to three points with a 3-0 win over visitors Fulham, while Aston Villa stayed in the frame with a late 1-0 victory at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday.
Clinical Italy trounce Nepal by 10 wickets to record maiden win in T20 World Cup
India's U-19 World Cup triumph completes historic ICC sweep
Bharat Electronics, Reliance Industries, Mahindra & Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank and UltraTech Cement were among the other major gainers. Axis Bank, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Trent and Titan were the laggards.
The agreement addresses non-tariff barriers and promotes increased trade in technology products and cooperation between the two countries.
India crushed Namibia by 93 runs in the T20 World Cup, powered by Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya, but concerns remain ahead of the Pakistan clash.
A study suggests that brief, intense, intermittent exercise might be more effective in treating panic disorder, compared to standard care which involves psychotherapy sessions.
Auqib Nabi's impressive bowling performance has put Jammu & Kashmir in a commanding position against Madhya Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal match. Nabi's contributions with the ball, both in the first and second innings, have significantly hampered Madhya Pradesh's chances.
Gold and silver prices plunged up to 9 per cent in futures trade on Sunday, hitting their lower circuit levels ahead of the Union Budget for 2026-27, as investors extended profit booking after the recent record-breaking rally.
The Budget reflects a clear focus on strengthening India's long-term prospects by leaning on nation-building sectors such as infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
'I wasn't okay with my fate being decided by trolls and social media and the media.'
Sahibzada Farhan's explosive half-century and a clinical showing by the spinners lifted Pakistan to a convincing 32-run win over the United States of America.
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