'My Life Has Been Paused Without My Consent'

'We've always followed the rules. But when the rules change overnight, where does that leave us?' Outside US consulates in India, a growing number of Indian H-1B workers can now be seen waiting......

CBI chargesheets 4 Chinese citizens among 17 in Rs 1,000-cr cyber fraud case

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a chargesheet against 17 people, including four Chinese nationals, and 58 companies for their alleged roles in a transnational cyber fraud network that......

The Man Challenging 18% GST On Air Purifiers

'If a common man wants to buy an air purifier for Rs 10,000, then he will have to shell out Rs 11,800 with 18 percent GST.''If he is charged GST at 5 percent the same air purifier will cost Rs......

Row over onion and garlic ends 23-year marriage in Gujarat

A Gujarat-based couple's 23-year-old marriage ended in a divorce over a long-standing dispute that started in kitchen and was centred around the wife's dietary choice of non-consumption of onion......

Sebi Runs Lean Again As 2 Whole-time Member Positions Remain Vacant

'Periods of vacancy, which have become more common in recent years, can affect the pace of decision-making.' Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters With the government yet to fill two vacant......

RBI in no hurry to launch digital currency nationwide

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is in no rush to launch the central bank digital currency (CBDC) nationwide, as its most promising use case — cross-border payments — depends on other countries......

''Consumers Must Get Real Benefit Of GST Cuts'

'In case a particular industry has not passed on the benefits and if we receive complaints, we will take up the matter with the industry body concerned.' Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff After......

Delhi HC stays Rs 1,140 crore angel tax demand against Oyo

The Delhi high court on Friday stayed a Rs 1,140 crore angel tax demand raised by the Income Tax department from hospitality and hotel aggregator Oyo’s parent company Oravel Stays Private Limited......

'Lot of bidders' to sponsor Team India's new jersey

Team India is without a shirt sponsor in the ongoing Asia Cup after the BCCI's deal with online gaming company Dream11, worth Rs 358 crore per year, was cut short. IMAGE: India T20 captain......

Beware Doping Athletes: THIS May Spell Your Downfall!

According to WADA, the metabolite provides "a valuable tool for the long-term detection of metandienone abuse by athletes in sports drug testing." IMAGE: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya......

'I Would Like To Die On The Cricket Field'

'We all make mistakes, but what is important is that you've got to get that out of your mind before the next ball commences.'K R Nayar recalls his many encounters with Dickie Bird, the legendary......

'One Can't Monopolise Captain Cool'

If the 'Captain Cool' trademark goes through, it could trigger a wave of similar attempts by celebrities to trademark nicknames given to them by fans. IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni during IPL 2025.......