'Political protection allow groups to recruit, rearm and operate with reduced operational pressure. That increases their bargaining power and their ability to destabilise.' IMAGE: Security......
'Most pollution boards across the country have unused funds. There is practically no reason why pollution should not be a political priority.' IMAGE: A view of India Gate as dense smog engulfs the......
The Indian American Leadership Initiative, founded by political activist Varun Nikore a decade ago to promote Indian-American participation in the mainstream political process and to support the......
'Rahul Gandhi's problem is that he doesn't think big.''He looks more like an activist, while politics is like a game of chess. You attack and then defend and have a game-plan.' IMAGE: Congress......
Veteran politician KP Sharma Oli, who wrecked many governments in the past, kindled hopes for much-needed political stability in Nepal when he assumed power for the third time in 2024, but that......
Brave statements such as we will continue to be the fastest growing large country are of no consolation, because the direction of trade also determines the flow of investment, points out M Govinda......
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday but took the first step towards a rate cut as it eased its relatively hawkish policy stance to 'neutral'.......
IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane is among the players who will play in the K Thimmappiah Memorial Trophy, a red-ball pre-season tournament. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives......
The charter's Rule 44 specifically prohibits National Olympic Committees from excluding athletes based on "racial, religious or political reasons". IMAGE: Indian sports ministry is reportedly......
'There is no denying that by hosting an Olympics, we will make a statement. It's a sign that you are a developed country.' IMAGE: India's flagbearers Manu Bhaker and P R Sreejesh during the......
IMAGE: The Wrestling Federation of India conveyed to the world governing body UWW that the sports ministry is interfering with its autonomy. Photograph: Wrestling Federation of India/Instagram The......
'Hosting the Olympics would be an incredible achievement, and having the 2030 Commonwealth Games in India would be the right step towards that goal' IMAGE: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya......