Cong struggles to maintain relevance in face of defeats

As the Congress' political imprint in the country shrunk to its lowest with a dismal showing in five states, the opposition party appeared to be staring at a loss of national relevance, especially......

COVID-19 second wave: Delays in RT-PCR tests

While there is a shortage of testing kits, manpower and capacities, India does not have other scalable testing options, report Vinay Umarji and Sohini Das. IMAGE: A medical worker collects the......

What Biden's Quad summit means for India

The US has been, historically, a sleeping partner in India-China relations.Today, any attempt by the Modi government to make a bilateral move to improve relations with Beijing could upset Biden's......

The blunder of the Pandit

Fifty years ago, India's first prime minister passed into the ages. On his death anniversary, May 27, Lieutenant General Eric A Vas (retd) commenced rediff.com's series to......

UTI AMC may finally list on the bourses

UTI’s legacy and brand recognition, together with a robust distribution network and access to public sector money, could work in its favour, and help it command a premium. Illustration: Uttam......

India Inc's foreign borrowings down 40%

No new capacity addition is planned for 2018 and capital expenditure plans are on hold Indian companies raised 40 per cent less in foreign currency loans this year till date at $13.5 billion......

Lessons from the Mistry-Tata confrontation

Successors work hard, and many of them succeed and stay for many years.'But when they don't it is best to be civil and part ways than seek confrontation which might prove acrimonious and......

Vijay Mallya takes Rs 1.7 cr pay package from US brewery firm

More than half of Mallya's total package for 2015 has been paid by Mendocino Brewing Company for 'promoting' the company's beer brands Beleaguered liquor baron Vijay Mallya got a pay package of......

Rehana Mirza's fillum story

Following the terrorist attacks in New York on September 11, 2001, Rehana Mirza and her sister Rohi launched a theatrical company, Desipina, and produced the play Barriers. It revolved around a......

EPL: Lingard double helps United draw; Chelsea win

Lingard double helps United earn comeback draw with Burnley IMAGE: Jesse Lingard saves the day for Manchester United. Photograph: Man United/Twitter Substitute Jesse Lingard struck twice in the......

EPL PHOTOS: City thrash hapless Palace 5-0; Morata 'tricks' for Chelsea

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday IMAGE: Manchester City's Leroy Sane celebrates scoring the first goal against Crystal Palace at Etihad Stadium. Photograph: Jan......

George Soros reveals stake in Manchester United

Billionaire money manager George Soros reported a nearly 2 percent stake in Manchester United Plcon Monday, in one of the first revelations of investors in the British soccer club's controversial......

Desperate Chelsea sack Scolari

Chelsea sacked manager Luiz Felipe Scolari on Monday after seven months in charge, saying that results and performances "appeared to be deteriorating at a key time in the season". A poor run of......

Can Beckham end the myth of the Brit abroad?

England captain David Beckham's potential move to Spain or Italy could be the biggest risk of his career.Some of the most successful players in British football, such as 1960s striker Jimmy......