'India Is Staring At Dementia Epidemic'

'10 million Indians are currently living with dementia, and the number is expected to double by 2036.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff It is said that over 57 million people are living with......

Maharashtra Oppn boycotts govt tea party over LoP appointment row

The Opposition in Maharashtra on Sunday boycotted the government's customary tea party on the eve of the Winter session, citing its failure to appoint leaders of the opposition (LoPs) in both......

70 pc of Punjab Congress, 90 pc of AICC with me: Sidhu's wife

A day after she was suspended from the party following her "Rs 500 crore for chief minister's chair" remark that sparked a political row, Navjot Kaur Sidhu on Tuesday claimed that she has the......

'Ministry Slept, DGCA Slept, IndiGo...'

'IndiGo will receive a sharp rap on the knuckles -- a punishment, a huge penalty.''I look towards them creating a compensation fund.''I would like to think they would do that for all the passengers......

Maruti Warns: CAFE-III Could Kill Small Cars

'If the targets become unscientific and unjust, then, just to meet CAFE-III regulation, a small car -- which produces a very low absolute carbon dioxide -- will have to be discontinued.' IMAGE:......

CAFE-3 Sparks Major Fight Over Big Vs Small Cars

In absolute terms, both types of cars must cut emissions by about 28-29 g/km. But in percentage terms, the lighter 900-kg car must reduce emissions by 27 per cent, while the 1,500-kg car needs a 22......

India's energy sector battles taxes, global turmoil

India’s brittle energy security is inextricably linked to two opposing paradigms — fossil fuels, and the transition to green energy. Photograph: Reuters The first powers the present; the......

Car sales in fast lane in Sep on lower prices post GST rejig

Auto majors Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra reported robust sales in September as reduced price tags owing to GST rationalisation led to record demand in the Navaratri period.......

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

'When India opened its doors to the world, moving away from an agrarian to a market economy, everything, whether life or love, was commodified.' IMAGE: Nana Patekar and Rekha in Yatra. In the......

Look, Who Payal Kapadia Is Hanging Out With!

The Mumbai-born filmmaker is currently working on two films set in her city, which will form a trilogy along with All We Imagine As Light. Photograph: Manon Cruz/Reuters 'Our film coming here in......

India Sweat In The Nets; Pakistan Continue To Protest

Almost all the batters ended their batting sessions with lofted shots.Every few minutes, screams of 'Watch out!' filled the air -- not from the players, but from scribes trying to protect their......

Asia Cup: Pakistan vs UAE Match Kicks Off After Pullout Drama

'Pycroft will remain match referee for Wednesday's game and if Pakistan don't turn up, UAE will be awarded full points.' IMAGE: Pakistan's players during the national anthem ahead of their Asia......

'Gill Will Learn As Captain'

'Nobody comes as a complete captain.' IMAGE: India Captain Shubman Gill. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters Listening to former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly is always motivating. Over the years,......

'Go outside': Why Gambhir Got Angry On Oval Curator

'It is just a cricket pitch and not some antique piece that you cannot touch because it is 200 years old and it might break.' IMAGE: India head coach Gautam Gambhir clashes with Oval's chief......