'A Big Chunk Of India's Office Workers Will End Up Becoming Part Of The Gig Economy'

'More and more people from the middle class will become self-employed gig workers mostly working from home, rather than as office workers with salary, promotion, bonuses, etc.' Illustration:......

'Pakistan Under Complete Army Control, Not Good News For India'

'Can a nuclear-armed nation sustain itself indefinitely under overt military rule without catastrophic consequences for itself and the region? History suggests otherwise.' IMAGE: Pakistan's army......

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

'The heat shield technology for re-entry vehicles was first mastered in DRDO for the Agni missile.''This is why the Americans were so opposed to Agni in the 1980s, unlike other missiles -- it was a......

Bihar's Populist Promises Clash With Fragile Economy

A string of welfare schemes and promises tests the state's budget, which is already heavily dependent on central support and spends little as capital outlay. IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish......

Venture funding slowed in Sep qtr; exit activity at 7-year high

Venture funding in India slowed in the third quarter (Q3) of  2025 amid geopolitical uncertainty, though exit activity surged to a seven-year high, according to Venture Pulse from KPMG Private......

Info Edge named India's most successful venture investor

Naukri.com-parent Info Edge, whose long-term bets on Indian startups ranging from Zomato to Policybazaar yielded blockbuster returns, has been named the country's most successful venture investor,......

Large deals power paradigm shift in India's venture capital terrain

India’s venture capital (VC) landscape saw a strategic shift during the first half (H1) of the calendar year (CY) 2024, with a notable increase in larger-sized investments. Illustration:......

IPO Secondary Sales Soar Toward Rs 1 Trn

Market experts say India's IPO ecosystem has matured to support both primary and secondary issuance, rendering the mix less consequential. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Funds raised......

Saudi Arabia make foray into cricket: announce partnership with ILT20

IMAGE: Dubai Capitals' players celebrate after winning the 2025 International League T20 title in February. Photograph: ILT20/Instagram Saudi Arabia has ventured into mainstream cricket for the......

Ganguly set to return as CAB president unopposed

IMAGE: Sourav Ganguly arrived at Eden Gardens on Sunday to file his nomination for the CAB president post. Photograph: BCCI Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will begin a new chapter in the......