The free food scheme is driven by electoral considerations, but its long-term fiscal risks outweigh the short-term gains, cautions A K Bhattacharya.
Economists on Tuesday are not convinced about the latest monthly unemployment data released by the Centre for Monitoring India Economy (CMIE), particularly about the statistics of the rural areas. They asserted that it is difficult to get the real picture of unemployment from the methodology used by the CMIE to get the data. The overall unemployment rate in India has increased to 7.83 per cent in April 2022 as compared to 7.60 per cent in the previous month, CMIE said in its report.
'They sent a message that I will not be given the ticket and ordered me to issue a statement -- Gujarat style -- that with immediate effect I was retiring from politics.' 'They were treating me like a political novice who would be pushed around on the order of vested interests.' 'This rude behaviour hurt a lot. It was then I spontaneously decided that I will challenge this dictatorial order and expose all those who want to hurt Lingayat pride in Karnataka.'
Doctor G blends mirth and meaning, observes Sukanya Verma. Doctor G Review.
'My dream was to see them qualify for the T20 World Cup in Australia. This is like icing on the cake'
Dnyaneshwar Nivrutti Bodke is a farmer who hates subsidies and loan waivers. He also helps other farmers turn into businessmen and earn good income from their own farms.
It's the last day of a beautiful year of ups and downs and today, I'm filled with nostalgia for the year gone by, says Divya Nair.
From roadside vendor to Rs 150-crore (Rs 1.5 billion) regional giant, this is one of a kind, rags-to-riches story that will inspire anyone.
Former captain Geoffrey Boycott said England were 'stupid' with their tactics in the second Test against India and also allowed emotions to get the better of them.
IMAGES from Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy final played between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday.
The three doctors said in their bail plea they were not even aware of the victim's caste.
The suicide note, a crucial piece of evidence which was missing till now, mentions that three senior women doctors arrested in the case, used to hurl casteist abuses and intimidate her.
Trayvon Bromell, the fastest in the world this year and favourite to win the Olympic men's 100 metres gold, sneaked through the first-round heats as a fastest loser on Saturday, pouring even more intrigue into Sunday's final.
His rise has been phenomenal after the party came to power in 2011. He runs the local syndicate which is involved in extortion from local businesses and also involved in illegal mining of sand
'Who would think of making a bank of poor women? She had vision and boldness.'
Images from Day 6 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.
The most impressive players at the FIFA World Cup 2022 after Round One.
India's chances after this defeat will be badly dented as even a big win against Indonesia in the last game might not be enough for qualification to
Arshdeep has courage but needs experience
As the nation heads into a crucial election, we ask you, dear Rediff.com readers, what you think of the government's performance so far, and if it will be re-elected for another term.
Eknath Shinde has been made chief minister to crush the Shiv Sena totally, completely, wholly, point out Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari.
'Mithun has showed Hindi cinema that a tall, dark man with a charming smile and a great physique can take the world on.'
'A rag-tag coalition is more insecure and hence, more inclined to reform,' argues Devangshu Datta.
Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard scored midway through each half to spark wild celebrations by the home fans who have waited so long to take their place in their new 17,500-capacity home and even longer to watch top-flight football.
Images from Day 9 of the Wimbledon 2022 Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Tuesday.
Cinema Bandi brims in nave optimism, focusing on a rural community's simple, sweet characters using up all their enthusiasm and resources to make a local blockbuster, feels Sukanya Verma.
Arsenal's inability to kill off the contest will be a frustration as that has been a hallmark of their recent form. They had won their previous 18 Premier League matches in which they scored first.
The Gunners' only league defeat of the campaign was in September away to one of England's traditional top-six clubs, Manchester United, drawing criticism that their strong start to the season was based on wins against lesser opposition.
'A lot of people who quit felt they have been in the organisation for way too long and needed a better or challenging career role to advance in their careers.'
A video showing some students kicking and beating up their juniors at an engineering institute in Andhra Pradesh has sent shock-waves even as the college authorities on Thursday said the footage was not related to 'ragging'.
Born with autism spectrum disorder, Nandhitha's signature collection was released online recently.
Here is the third part of a series wherein we publish reader stories concerning ragging in colleges.
Lewis Hamilton took his 98th career pole position in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday
...It's Adarsh Gourav who steals the show, feels Namrata Thakker.
'We will be hoisting the tiranga, but this kind of celebration is uncalled for when the farmers in this country are dying by suicides, their families are ravaged by poverty and farmers are not enjoying any freedom.'
Nadal fought from two sets down to defeat Medvedev in a five-set thriller at Rod Laver Arena.
Dr Deepak Jacob tells us how love blossomed for him in college.
The girl from the north east who now walks for the best names in international fashion today was content wearing hand-me-downs from cousins those days.
