Custodial violence/death a blot, won't allow it: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said custodial violence and death is a "blot "on the system, and the country will not tolerate this. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com While hearing a suo motu......

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.' IMAGE: Indira Gandhi with Henry Kissinger in Chronicles of the Forgotten Genocide: The Kissinger......

Nitish Kumar Has The Opportunity Of A Lifetime To Change Bihar

If he cannot do it this term by using his bureaucracy and experts from different fields, it will be a tragedy, asserts Ramesh Menon. IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at an election meeting......

Trump urged to roll back H-1B curbs as US lawmakers flag India ties risk

US lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to reconsider his proclamation on H1-B visas, including the $100,000 fee, asserting that Indian nationals are central to American leadership in IT and......

IPOs increasingly becoming exit vehicles for early investors: CEA

India’s equity markets may have expanded rapidly, but initial public offerings (IPOs) are increasingly becoming exit vehicles for early investors rather than as engines for raising long-term......

World's best corporate citizens

With the nation and world in the depths of recession, companies are trying harder than ever to become more efficient, keep their remaining employees happy and have the right current policies for a......

Insurance staff oppose pvt sector entry in top PSU posts

The All India Insurance Employees’ Association has opposed the government directive seeking to open up top posts in the state-owned insurers to the private sector, saying this would lead to......

Digital Rupee Faces Delay Over Banks' Tech Hurdles

'There are no additional benefits for banks and market participants to use CBDC...' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   With commercial banks still in the process of developing technology to......

What Links Srijit Mukherji, Sherlock Holmes?

'Elementary, My Dear Holmes imagines Arthur Conan Doyle stepping into his own fiction, a man haunted by the clarity he created, forced to apply it to a world far messier than the one on paper.'......

Idli Kadai Review: Dhanush Delivers!

'Idli Kadai wears its heart on its sleeve, embracing nostalgia and roots with both hands. Dhanush is in top form as an actor and director here, mining most of the material,' recognises Arjun Menon.......

Enjoy Your Date With The Girlfriend On OTT

Catch the blockbuster Saiyaara on OTT this week along with Rajinikanth's action-packed, Coolie. Namrata Thakker lists the binge-worthy shows and movies coming up.   The GirlfriendWhere to watch:......

The World Is Applauding Anuparna Roy

'I asked her whether she stood first. 'Yes Baba' was her reply. Her mother was crying in joy.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Anuparna Roy/Instagram Anuparna Roy, who received the Best Director award......

PIX: Triumphant Richa Ghosh returns home to Siliguri's love

'My parents have the biggest role in what I have become. They always told me that if you dream, dream big.' IMAGE: Richa Ghosh is driven in an open jeep on her return to Siliguri. She was driven......

Mandhana, Deepti, Jemimah in World Cup Dream XI

IMAGE: Deepti Sharma, the World Cup's leading wicket-taker who took a magnificent 5/39 in the final, is joined by teammates Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues in World Cup's Team of the......

India's Chess Titans Eye World Cup Triumph

India hosts the event from a position of unprecedented strength with a string of titles under its belt. IMAGE: India's young stars D Gukesh, the youngest World Chess Champion at 18, and R......

'Indian football should look at Uzbekistan, Jordan'

'Even with modest leagues, they have structure, they produce players, and they qualify for big tournaments. India need to study those models and not just corporatise or commercialise football.'......

Plans to add corporate touch to India's Olympic dreams

IMAGE: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said a comprehensive sports development plan is on the anvil. Photograph: Mansukh Mandaviya/X Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday......