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Rahul disqualification an 'own goal' by BJP: Tharoor

Rahul Gandhi's disqualification is an "own goal" by Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. IMAGE: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor .......

We have differences, but...: Rijiju on judiciary vs govt

Denying any clash between the government and judiciary as speculated in the media, Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday contended that differences were inevitable in a democracy......

Rahul disqualified: Plea in SC against 'automatic disqualification' of lawmakers

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the "automatic disqualification" of lawmakers upon their conviction and being sentenced to a jail term for two years or more according to......

Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar figure in Cong first list

Congress state unit president D K Shivakumar and Legislature Party leader Siddaramaiah, who are Chief Ministerial aspirants in the event of the party coming to power in Karnataka, are among the......

Betrayal of Gandhian philosophy: Indian-American Congressman on Rahul

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha is a "deep betrayal" of Gandhian philosophy, an influential Indian-origin Congressman said on Friday. IMAGE:......

Securities transaction tax on F&O contracts to be hiked

The government on Friday proposed hiking the securities transaction tax on Futures & Options (F&O) contracts, a move that will increase the trading costs in the derivatives segment as well as help......

India's forex kitty jumps by $12.8 bn to $572.8 bn

India's forex kitty rose by $12.80 billion to $572.80 billion in the week ended March 17, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. Photograph: Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters In the previous reporting week,......

The Banking Accidents Have Started

The failure of SVB was due to idiosyncratic reasons, but shows how higher rates can expose fault lines in unforeseen places, observes Neelkanth Mishra. IMAGE: An employee removes tape from the......

Finance Bill passed in LS with 64 amendments

Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Finance Bill 2023 with 64 official amendments, including the one that seeks withdrawal of long-term tax benefits on certain categories of debt mutual funds and......

SIP pie in mutual fund AUM clocks fresh highs in February

The steady inflows from systematic investment plans (SIPs) into mutual funds (MFs), coupled with outflows from debt schemes, has propelled the share of SIPs in the total assets being managed by the......

The Birthday Emraan Hashmi Wants To Forget

'I remember how my grandmother was scared for me when I joined the industry because she was aware of the hurdles and pitfalls.''It's a harsh place.''When the going is good, it's great, but you......

Bheed Review: Grim Lockdown Nightmare

When the post-pandemic audience wants large-scale entertainers, Anubhav Sinha has the courage to make a film that determinedly veers away from escapism, applauds Deepa Gahlot. Looking at the signs......

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

After an interruption of two years, the Berlin Film Festival returned in full force. A range of remarkable films were show, from new discoveries, return of old masters and a celebration of classic......

President Honours Suman Kalyanpur

IMAGE: Richly deserved! President Droupadi Murmu presents singer Suman Kalyanpur with the Padma Bhushan. Photograph: Rashtrapati Bhavan Suman Kalyanpur was awarded India's third highest civilian......

Stalin Gives Oscar Winner Rs 1 Crore

IMAGE: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin with Kartiki Gonsalves in Chennai. Photograph: ANI Photo Kartiki Gonsalves is getting a lot of love and recognition for her documentary The Elephant......

Battle Royale as Mumbai take on Delhi in WPL final

It would be futile to pick the favourite as both teams have been ruthless, clinical, dominant -- and unsuccessful -- at various stages in the tournament. IMAGE: Mumbai Indians' players celebrate a......

Will take number of months to be fully fit: RCB's Maxwell

IMAGE: Glenn Maxwell had suffered a broken left fibula in a horrific mishap during a friend's birthday party in November last year. Photograph: RCB/Instagram Australia and Royal Challengers......

Will Rajasthan Royals go the distance in IPL 2023?

They came close to winning their second IPL title last year before Gujarat Titans turned the 'Grand Finale' into an anti-climax but Rajasthan Royals will be itching to do one better this season.......

Will IPL teams allow over-worked India players respite?

According to Delhi Daredevils’ CEO, the BCCI has not given franchises any directive over players’ workload management. IMAGE: 'Suppose NCA says that Shami should be used for 40 overs......

Eyes on the prize: Home favourites to punch for gold at Boxing Worlds

IMAGE: Nikhat Zareen will look to become only the second Indian to win the title more than once. Photograph: BFI Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora will be buoyed by......

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