Israel, Syria agree to US-brokered ceasefire amid Suwayda turmoil

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa have agreed to a ceasefire, US ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, said on......

Goa CM Sawant reverses health minister's doc suspension amid outcry

Amid backlash from the medical fraternity and opposition parties over state health minister Vishwajit Rane berating a senior doctor and ordering his suspension in public view, Chief Minister Pramod......

'Digital Act Will Kill RTI Slowly, Surely'

'By extending the definition of 'personal' to include institutions and not just individuals, the State has equipped itself with a tool to block access to most kinds of information.' Illustration:......

'Nothing Wrong If We Rewrite The Constitution'

'The time has come to have a relook at the Constitution as every document has a shelf life.' IMAGE: The Constitution of India. Photograph: Kind courtesy Geospatial World/Wikimedia Commons Tamil......

The big flaws that nailed payments banks

The RBI has created a stunted business model by which payment banks are supposed to shoulder the noble objective of financial inclusion without being able to make much money, says Debashis Basu. To......

Will Arun Jaitley clear the EPF tax mess?

The completely avoidable mess that the finance ministry found itself in was rather surprising, says Debashis Basu. While presenting the Union Budget for 2016-17, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley......

How the government plans to simplify the tax system

Ahead of the Budget 2016-17, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said the government is looking into the recommendations of Parthasarathi Shome committee for simplifying tax administration.......

Economic breakthrough? 15 questions and a plea

Today’s 2-trillion economy, set to double in size in seven years, requires rules based policy making, rather than discretion, rues Rathin Roy The NITI Aayog has been tasked with creating a......

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the......

Shah Rukh Khan: The Ultimate Woman's Man

On Women's Day in 2016, Shah Rukh Khan had tweeted, 'Often I wish I was a woman... then realise I don't have enough guts, talent, sense of sacrifice, selfless love or beauty to be one.' These are......

'Those who think I am a fraud are welcome to think so'

'I am not doing what I am to make a name for myself.''I am doing what every Indian should be doing right now.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonu Sood /Instagram It is understandable when trolls......

PIX: Now, Amitabh Bachchan sweeps the streets

The Bollywood brigade is out on the streets for a noble cause. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nationwide Swachch Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Drive), launched on October 2, to improve......

Griner finally released from Russian detention

IMAGE: Brittney Griner of the United States in action with Monica Okoye of Japan. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Brittney Griner's Olympic coach Dawn Staley called for compassion as the......

Hockey India contributes Rs 25 lakh for fight against coronavirus

Hockey India on Wednesday pledged to donate Rs 25 lakh towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's PM Cares Fund to help in the country's fight against the coronavirus pandemic.The decision was taken......

Rohit, Kumble donate funds to combat coronavirus

'We need our country back on feet & the onus is on us.' IMAGE: India vice-captain Rohit Sharma. Photograph: Rohit Sharma/Instagram Star India batsman Rohit Sharma has donated Rs 80 lakh to fight......