Oppn protests 'discriminatory' Budget; 'Viksit Bharat' dream, says BJP

The Opposition on Wednesday claimed the Union Budget was "discriminatory" against non-NDA-ruled states and accused the prime minister of running a "shaky and vulnerable" coalition government. The......

100 days of AAP ki Sarkar: Hits & Misses

The Aam Aadmi Party government's first 100 days in power in Delhi have been a mixed bag. While it brought about greater participation of the public and stakeholders in governance, the CM and his......

Govt is not allowing people to celebrate Eid freely: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday alleged the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government was creating obstacles in people celebrating Eid freely, and accused the ruling party of......

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

'Suddenly we had a new comprehension of affairs, which reminded that the luxury of politics floated atop a foundation by economics.''Along with this, finance ministers became crucial in molding the......

Will money in hand from tax breaks spur housing demand?

Real estate developers are hoping that the slew of tax concessions announced in Union Budget 2025, set to take effect this financial year, will spur demand for affordable and mid-segment housing,......

'Time To Play Tests Not T20s In Markets'

'2025 is the year to build a portfolio for the future. Focus this year should be on valuations and visible growth.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Union Budget 2025 seems to have provided......

Budget 2020: Few hits and misses for overseas investors

The Budget has relaxed a few safe harbour rules that aim to make it easier for fund managers overseeing offshore India-focused funds to relocate to the country. Illustration: Dominic......

'Bull Market Has Ended'

'The bull market cycle ran for five years. It's the end of that cycle.''The next cycle is a down cycle, and in that down cycle, you will see the Sensex falling from their highs of around 68,000 to......

The Top 10 Films Of 2025

The year had a variety of films to choose from. Not all of them were successful at the box office, but had merit. In fact, a few films that did the mandatory Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) and more,......

This Hit Director Makes A Comeback

'Love stories don't really excite me.' IMAGE: Madhuri Dixit, Sonam and Sangeeta Bijlani in the song Gazar Ne Kiya Hai Ishara from Tridev. At 70, Rajiv Raj is excited to start his third innings.......

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2: The Magic Is Missing

Smriti Irani is the oxygen of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.When the camera zooms in on her, you momentarily forget she is a feisty politician in real life, notes Divya Nair. Long before......

Looking At Saiyaara Director Mohit Suri's Earlier Hits

Mohit Suri made his directorial debut 20 years ago with Zeher. The film was a moderate success and put him on the Bollywood map. Since then, the film-maker has made many movies. His latest film......

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland

IMAGE: Bangladesh Cricket Board refused to send its national cricket team for next month's T20 World Cup in India citing security reasons. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points ICC sent an email to......

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

Even though it is a mini auction devoid of marquee superstars, the IPL 2026 players auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16 could witness some intense, high-voltage bidding wars.Most teams have their......

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044.Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding -- and it is this trifecta India needs to work on,......

EPL: Spurs, Arsenal lose as Ronaldo fires United back into fourth place race

IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring Manchester United's third goal with Nemanja Matic in the Premier League match against Norwich City, at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Saturday.......