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.......

'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......

'India, Pak, they were going at it': Trump again

United States President Donald Trump said India and Pakistan "were going at it" and he ended the conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, repeating the claim once again. IMAGE: US......

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......

Developers Must Rethink Coding For AI Era

'Perhaps unlike any previous era of software, this one requires a rethink in even the lifecycle of how we build.' IMAGE: Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella speaks at an event in Bengaluru,......

Govt plans to levy excise duty on tobacco, cess on pan masala

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced two bills in the Lok Sabha to levy excise duty on tobacco and tobacco products, and a new cess on manufacturing of pan masala, which will......

GST 2.0 bolstered momentum, economy on stable footing

The reduction in the goods and services tax (GST) rates has increased the momentum in India’s economic activity both on the supply and demand sides, while robust agricultural activity —......

Haq Trailer Shows Hope Of A Good Film

The hope is that the film raises significant issues about the rights of women, and does not become a diatribe against a minority community that has happened with some recent films, points out Deepa......

'Simplicity Remained Dharmendra's Greatest Charm'

'Asha Parekh once said he never really went beyond the villager he originally was.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Dharmendra/Instagram Dharmendra passed into the ages last week, but left behind a rich......

Bigg Boss 19 Winner Gaurav Khanna Woke Up Weeks Into The Show

'Gaurav Khanna may not have had the most inspiring journey like his predecessors, but he has clearly been one of the most well-behaved contestants and winners in Bigg Boss history. So kudos to......

Dharmendra Was The He-Man Of Bollywood

IMAGE: Dharmendra and Asha Parekh in Aaye Din Bahar Ke. Simply put, Dharmendra's demise means the loss of one of the biggest icons ever in the Hindi film firmament. His incredible career straddled......

'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......

Indian Stars Can't Vent Like Lyon ... Here's Why

‘I really respect Nathan Lyon; he let his emotions out’ ‘People have emotions… However, I cannot express my emotions, because if I do, I will lose out, and only my harm will be caused’......

Beware South Africa! Gill Sets The Nets On Fire

With free public access, nearly 5,000 fans roared as Gill stepped out and deposited balls into galleries, at times overshadowing power-hitter Shivam Dube during their rotational practice session.......

Lando Norris: The Gen Z Champion Who Silenced His Doubters

Mocked, misjudged, written off, Lando Norris’s carves own road to F1 Glory  IMAGE: McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.......

'No malice intended': SA coach clarifies 'grovel' remark

'The only context I ever intended it to be was for India to spend a lot of time and make it really tough for them.' IMAGE: South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad said the whole episode took the......