Trinamool reappoints Mahua Moitra as Krishnanagar district chief

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, currently facing recommendations for expulsion from the Lok Sabha in a cash-for-query row, was tasked with strengthening the party's organisation in West......

SC says membership of banned outfits is punishable, terms its 2011 verdicts bad in law

In a significant verdict having wider ramifications, the Supreme Court on Friday held that mere membership of a banned organisation is an offence liable to be punished with imprisonment under......

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

'The entire idea behind the serial bomb blasts was to strike fear in the minds of Indians.''I don't think the blasts were targeted to derail the Indian economy; the idea behind the blasts was......

Sonia Gandhi in hospital, condition stable, say doctors

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi due to fever, doctors said on Friday. According to a health bulletin issued by the hospital, her condition......

'India can continue to be fastest growing economy this decade'

'With a solid investment programme and sustainable development strategy, India can exceed 7 per cent growth per year, or a doubling of high-quality national income within a decade.' Illustration:......

'RBI should pause rate hikes'

'It will send a very strong signal that it is now our time to grow.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi exhorted the private sector to increase capital......

'If we want to fly some kites, we can fly them in different ways'

'... and without necessarily calling them Economic Surveys.''One should stick to the main focus, which is to give people a good perspective on how the economy is doing.' IMAGE: Finance Minister......

'Private Sector Is Not Firing At 100%'

'They have started becoming an important player, but not at the same level as they were in the earlier part of the decade.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Economic Affairs......

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

IMAGE: Protesting wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Sangeeta Phogat at Har ki Pauri ghat, in Haridwar, on Tuesday. Photographs: PTI On a drama-filled Tuesday, some of India's best......

When Pelemania Gripped India

The enormous structured global advertising machinery that surrounds every football game on the planet today?Pele was perhaps single-handedly responsible for all of it.By just being brilliant,......

Ranji round-up: Lalit Yadav's ton hoists Delhi vs TN

Sarfaraz Khan, Rahane shine for Mumbai A summary of Day 2 action in the Ranji Trophy matches, played at various venues across the country. IMAGE: Delhi batter Lalit Yadav celebrates scoring his......

Kolkata's 'Messi' fights Coronavirus

IMAGE: Dr Arup Mallick, a Lionel Messi fan, is a junior doctor at a hospital that treats COVID-19 patients in Kolkata. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Debarati Rana/Facebook Lionel Messi has fans......

Foreign coach unlikely for TT hopefuls due to virus outbreak

'There is no activity happening at the moment but when things get better, I doubt a foreign coach would like to come here considering the global situation.' IMAGE: Among the women, Manika Batra......