Population rise not religion-linked, Muslim fertility rate lowest: NGO

Population growth rates are not linked to religion and the total fertility rate among all religious groups is declining, with the highest decrease observed among Muslims, NGO Population Foundation......

Hindus 78%, Muslims 14%: PM's Council

The share of the Hindu population declined by 7.8% to 78.06%.In contrast, the share of the Muslim and Christian populations increased by 43.15% to 14.09%, and by 5.4% to 2.36%. IMAGE: Kindly note......

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

2019 was the BJP's breakout year, when it stretched the boundaries of what was thought possible and ended up with 303 seats on its own steam.Now it is forced to play defence, on a pitch queered by......

'Ambani, Adani, Tata will move to Dubai if India imposes inheritance tax'

Political economist and author Gautam Sen has said the idea to impose a wealth tax in India will lead to the country's super rich, the Ambanis and the Adanis, moving their bases out to countries......

Getting future-ready: Govt may tweak IBC to factor in climate change

The government is contemplating changes to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to deal with environmental claims and liabilities of defaulting companies to make the law future-ready and meet......

April's service sector growth is among fastest in 14 years

India's services sector growth eased slightly in April but growth of new business and output remained sharp and among the fastest in 14 years amid favourable economic conditions and strong demand,......

'Govt won't privatise GIC Re at this stage'

'Because it is the only public sector company in this sector, currently.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Chairman and Managing Director of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re)......

Vedanta plans to invest $20 bn in India in 4 years

The Vedanta Group is aiming to invest $20 billion across all its businesses in India over the next four years, its chairman Anil Agarwal said on Wednesday. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters The......

This Is The New Blockbuster In India

While things remain bleak for Bollywood at the box office, Hollywood's Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has brought quick relief to exhibitors and distributors. The film has emerged as a surprise......

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

'The world needs Gandhi now more than any other time in history.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Pratik Gandhi/Instagram Nothing succeeds like success. Ask Pratik Gandhi whose career received a boost......

'I've lost out on parts because...'

'People had a perception that I may be angry as a person.''Or I'm older than I really am.''Or I can't speak in English because of the characters I've done at the beginning of my career.'......

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

'There have been and will continue to be, so many captivating stories in colonial India.' 'Obviously, most of the white people were British, so if I am going to take on a role in a film set in one......

Will Impact Player rule be done away with?

  IMAGE: Umpire signals Impact Player substitution. Photograph: BCCI BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said that the Impact Player rule, which has divided opinions in the ongoing IPL, can be revisited......

Dravid will have to reapply for Head Coach's job: Jay Shah

Shah said even a foreign coach can be considered depending on the CAC's recommendations.   IMAGE: Rahul Dravid's tenure as India Head Coach ends after the T20 World Cup next month. Photograph:......

Nadal overcomes early setback to defeat Bergs in Rome

IMAGE: Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates winning. Photograph: Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters Ten-time champion Rafael Nadal overcame losing the opening set to defeat Belgian qualifier Zizou Bergs......

Gukesh strikes back with victories over Pragg, Keymer in Warsaw

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Grand Chess Tour/X Newly-crowned FIDE Candidates' champion D Gukesh struck back after recovering from a sedate start to defeat compatriot R Praggnanandhaa and Vincent......

Djokovic targets peak form at French Open

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic is still seeking his first trophy of the season. Photograph: Denis Balibouse/Reuters Novak Djokovic said he is building up to hit top form for his French Open title defence,......