Why Election 2024 Is So Subdued...

'It's dull because this time the election is spread over such a long period.' IMAGE: A vendor sells flags and umbrellas printed with the symbols of different policital parties at a market in......

The Independent overshadowing NDA vs INDIA contest

A surefooted National Democratic Alliance challenged by a determined Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) may be the big story of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, but in a Bihar......

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions......

Excise scam: SC to hear on Monday Kejriwal's plea against HC order

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea against a high court order that has upheld his arrest in a money-laundering case stemming from the......

Oil-gas stocks: Investors must brace for negative impact in Q1 FY25

Escalation of the conflict in West Asia between Israel and Iran has had a direct impact on the energy markets, and more broadly on the financial markets as well as the global economy. Photograph:......

Some states saw higher inflation than national average, shows data

Many individual states experienced higher inflation than the all-India figures during the financial year 2023-24 (FY24). Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Retail inflation figures in......

PE deal value in Indian real estate down 30% from 2019-20: Anarock

The aggregate value of private equity (PE) deals in Indian real estate has declined nearly 30 per cent to $3.6 billion in 2023-24 (FY24) as compared to $5.1 billion in FY20, according to a report......

Cola, beverage, ice cream makers expect surge in sales as temp soars

With a gradual rise in temperature and the start of heatwave, FMCG and dairy firms selling cola-based fizz drinks, juices, mineral water, ice creams and milk-based beverages expect a spike in sales......

Shah Rukh Ends 2023 With Another Hit

As 2023 comes to a close and 2024 begins, Shah Rukh Khan adds yet another milestone to his name. After scoring a Rs 500 Crore Club (Rs 5 billion) blockbuster in Pathaan and then topping it up with......

Review: Dunki Lacks Rajkumar Hirani's Touch

Rajkumar Hirani has a mastery in bromance. In Dunki, Sukanya Verma doesn't feel that chemistry one bit, it's more like SRK babysitting a bunch of clueless kids running helter-skelter in a garden......

Is Yashasvi Jaiswal the next Bradman or Tendulkar?

'Yashasvi Jaiswal is a very good batsman but I think comparisons are too early' IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal has become the toast of the nation after slamming a magnificent double hundred against......

2nd Test: Mindset, technical changes imperative for India batters

IMAGE: Heading into the second game, the Indian batters will need to step up as the hosts look to level the five-match series 1-1. Photograph: BCCI After England tore the prediction books for an......

Virat Kohli's Spectacular 2023

In a remarkable turn of events, 2023 has been the year of redemption for Virat Kohli, the stalwart Indian batter. Following a dip in form during the 2021-22 season that prompted questions about his......