Karnataka moves to rein in RSS events in public, govt spaces

The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday decided to bring rules, apparently to check Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh activities, including marching on the roads and holding events in public places and......

'Bureaucrats Resist Meeting Public...'

'...as then it brings them closer to the complaints and grievances that the public faces.' IMAGE: T V Somanathan, left, takes over as Cabinet Secretary from Rajiv Gauba, August 30, 2024.......

Canada PM cautions against weaponising tariffs at Davos

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday warned that the world is witnessing a fundamental 'rupture' in the global order rather than a gradual transition, cautioning against weaponising......

'Beggar' picked up from Indore street owns 3 houses, car, autos

Three houses, three autorickshaws and a chauffeur-driven car. One would think these belonged to a jeweller from Indore's Sarafa Bazaar, not a leprosy-afflicted man, who moves around inconspicuously......

Can Private Bankers Transform Public Sector Banks?

Yes, the entry of private bankers, particularly with global experience will add value to PSBs, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Last week's column on the......

GST Council To Consider 5% GST For Air, Water Purifiers

The Goods and Services Tax Council is likely to meet to consider reducing the indirect tax rate on air and water purifiers to 5 per cent, amid growing public health concerns, people privy to the......

The Illusion Of India's 8% Growth

The key question is how much of the latest growth record represents recovery from the 2020-2021 downturn, and what is the sustainable growth rate now, asks T N Ninan. Photograph: Francis......

Air, Water Purifiers: GST Council May Weigh 5% Levy

Kindly note that this illustration generated using Copilot has only been posted for representational purposes. The GST Council at its next meeting may consider a reduction in taxes on air and......

Vishal On His O Romeo Hero: 'Shahid Kapoor Is Very Difficult'

'Vishal Bhardwaj gave me Hamlet in Haider, which is one of the most intimidating roles for any actor in the world.''I'm grateful that he called me again after seven or eight years of us not working......

'We Suffer From A Lack Of History, Sanskar'

'Somewhere our society's collective morality is lost. There's a kind of moral confusion in our society which reflects in our films.' 'Filmmakers are hiding behind romance, ghost stories, murder......

'You Inspired Millions To Reach For The Sky'

'My lasting memory of you is your absolute humility in the face of hardships as well as success.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Prashant Tamang/Instagram The sudden death of Prashant Tamang at 43 has......

The Greatest Thing Sreenivasan Did For Malayalam Cinema

Sreenivasan could so willingly be 'our little man' because in his heart of hearts he never felt trivial or inconsequential. And to the very end he stayed that way, the shrimp who knew he was a......

'This is good publicity..' Tirkey on move to host Pak

Tirkey said hockey matches between India and Pakistan are good for the promotion of the game because people love to watch the Asian giants play against each other. IMAGE: Any move to block the......

'Hardest Job In India After PM's': Tharoor Backs Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir receives public support from Shashi Tharoor. IMAGE: Shashi Tharoor met Head Coach Gautam Gambhir ahead of the opening T20I against New Zealand on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.......

Shikhar Dhawan Begins New Innings, Gets Engaged

  IMAGE: Shikhar Dhawan with girlfriend Sophie. Photograph: Shikhar Dhawan/Instagram Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has entered a new chapter off the field, announcing his engagement to......

From exile to home: Kasatkina embraces Aussie AO moment

IMAGE: Daria Kasatkina posted on social media on Saturday that she had been officially confirmed as a full citizen and can expect a warm reception from local fans at the year's opening Grand Slam......

BCB firm on venue change demand, but ICC unmoved!

'We haven't yet received any reply from the ICC. We have sent all the attachments and proofs of our concern.' IMAGE: The Bangladesh Cricket Board has requested the International Cricket Council to......