General category reservation muddled thinking: Amartya Sen

Nobel laureate economist Amartya Sen on Wednesday described the proposed 10 per cent reservation for economically backward people in the general category as a “muddled thinking” that......

Volcanic ash clouds to clear India by 7.30 pm; thick haze in Delhi

Ash clouds from volcanic activity in Ethiopia are drifting towards China and will move away from India by 7.30 pm on Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department said. IMAGE: Visuals from the INA......

Quota will not harm general category: PM

With moves on to bring yet another quota bill, this time to reserve seats in unaided educational institutions, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday sought to allay apprehensions of......

PM-led panel to pick CIC on Dec 10, govt tells SC

The Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led panel is likely to meet on December 10 to select and recommend names for the post of Chief Information......

'Large Part Of Capital Needs To Be Met Via GIFT City'

'Foreign capital will continue to come directly into India, but companies have realised that GIFT City is a more cost-efficient way of channelling funds.' IMAGE: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra......

'Can't be blaming weather, you continue to execute'

'The DNA of Tata Consumer Products is all food and beverage.' Photograph: Kind courtesy, Tata Consumer Tata Consumer expects to close the year with margins at 15 per cent. In an interview, Sunil......

Fraud Bleeds Insurers Of Rs 10,000 Crore A Year

These losses increase insurance premiums for customers and reduce insurer margins on the other. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   The insurance industry has been witnessing Rs 8,000 crore to......

'We Are Poised For An Exciting 2026'

'Earnings growth will be the main driver of India's market in 2026, with profits expected to rise 9% to 10% in H2 FY26 and accelerate to 12% to 15% in FY27.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff The......

BCCI Contracts: Will Kohli, Rohit Retain A-Plus Grade?

IMAGE: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are currently placed in the A+ category of BCCI's central contracts along with Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja. Photograph: ICC/X A revision of contracts......

Post surgery, Manasi Joshi Sets Sights on World Championships

'In general, I needed a short break from sports because I had worked extremely hard for the Paralympics. I was happy with my performance, but not winning a medal left me a little disappointed. I......

Nikhat leads gold rush, Jaismine stuns Oly star amid BFI rift

IMAGE: Nikhat Zareen strikes gold on her comeback. Photograph: BFI/X Indian women boxers, led by star pugilist Nikhat Zareen, lived up to their top billings to claim seven gold medals, while......

India To Host Showpiece Badminton Event After 17 Years

The Delhi edition will also mark the tournament's return to Asia after four years, with Nanjing in China hosting it in 2018. IMAGE: Malaysia's Tang Jie Chen and Ee Wei Toh celebrate after winning......

Is Abhimanyu Mishra The Next Bobby Fischer?

'He was like a sponge. He soaked up everything we taught him -- and when it came time to play, he'd squeeze out exactly what was needed on the board during tournaments.' IMAGE: Abhimanyu Mishra......