200 non-AC trains to run daily from June 1: Goyal

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday announced that Indian Railways will start 200 non-AC trains daily from June 1 in addition to Shramik Special trains.   'Indian Railways will run 200......

Thermostat Setting: India's Cool Move

'Are there other ways to reduce the energy airconditioners consume?' asks Ambi Parameswaran. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   'For the first time, India will mandate setting airconditioner......

Goa students paraded in underwear in '3rd Degree' competition

The Goa State Human Rights Commission has issued notice to the vice-chancellor of Goa University over an alleged incident in which male students were paraded in their underwear during a cultural......

'You Put The Common Man On Discomfort'

'You can focus on Vande Bharat but focus on the common man too.''You can have both. They are mutually exclusive.' IMAGE: Commuters travel in a crowded AC compartment of a suburban train in Mumbai.......

Railways plan to carry 45 pc of national cargo by 2030

Experts say Indian Railways must grow its share in the freight market to remain financially sustainable. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only.......

Next-Gen GST a step towards single tax slab

The proposed ‘Next Gen GST' with sweeping reforms, lower tax rates, and just two slabs, aims to boost the economy amid tariff threats and set the stage for a single tax rate regime by the time......

Non-AC restaurants not in service tax ambit

With the increase in the rate of Service Tax to 14% from June 1, the effective rate of tax will be 5.6% of the total amount charged. The finance ministry on Tuesday clarified that service tax would......

Guess which sector can actually gain from US tariff war?

A Rs 23,000-crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for electronic components may boost margins and enable a broader product mix. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

Brazil coach Ancelotti sentenced to one year in prison

IMAGE: Carlo Ancelotti is the latest of several soccer celebrities to be investigated and convicted by the Spanish tax authority for alleged tax fraud. Photograph: Jean Carniel/Reuters A Spanish......

England coach Tuchel makes surprise announcement

Lewis-Skelly gets England call-up; Recalls Rashford, Henderson return. IMAGE: England manager Thomas Tuchel during the press conference at Wembley Stadium in London on Friday. German Tuchel, who......

Soccer PICS: Juventus drop points; Musiala tricks for Bayern

  IMAGE: Juventus' Federico Gatti in action during the Serie A match against Parma at Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy, on Wednesday. Photograph: Massimo Pinca/Reuters Juventus twice came from......

Former star footballer jailed in Brazil for rape

IMAGE: Police arrested former soccer player Robinho in the Brazilian city of Santos. Photograph: Murad Sezer/reuters Former soccer player Robinho was arrested by Brazilian federal police on......

Soccer Extras: AC Milan banned from Europa League

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: AC AC Milan's Fabio Borini celebrates with teammates after scoring against Bologna in their Serie A match (Image used for......