Two Gehlot ex-ministers, many Congress leaders join BJP in Rajasthan

Several Rajasthan Congress leaders including former ministers Rajendra Yadav and Lal Chand Kataria joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday, days before the expected announcement of the Lok......

Ex-Maha CM, LS speaker Manohar Joshi passes away

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi, who was Shiv Sena's suave face at a time when the party was known for its rustic and street politics, passed away at a Mumbai hospital on Friday. IMAGE:......

In a new practice, Sengol procession escorts President to Parliament

Setting a new practice, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday entered the new Parliament Building escorted by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla with an official......

Suspension of 14 Oppn MPs revoked day before budget session

A day before the start of the Budget session, the chairs of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Monday revoked the suspension of 14 Opposition MPs, allowing them to attend House proceedings,......

Offshore syndication of loans at 15-yr high, zooms to $21 bn in '23

Funds raised by India Inc. through offshore loan syndication hit a 15-year high in 2023 with companies and banks raising $21.4 billion, the highest since 2007. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

Budget 2023-24: T V Somanathan to Ajay Seth, meet the FM's crack squad

The Modi government will present its last full Budget on February 1 as the 2024 Budget will be a vote on account because the nation will be heading for the hustings from April next year. Arup......

India's Russian revolution: Why refiners are buying more Russian crude

For India to become a fuel export powerhouse, and diversify its supply sources, New Delhi must stand up to western pressure, and let private refiners pump products overseas. S Dinakar reports.......

'Not just a win for RRR, but for India'

Photograph: Kind courtesy NTR Jr/Instagram NTR Jr is over the moon. The song Naatu Naatu from his film RRR has won an Oscar, and the actor is overwhelmed. He released a heartfelt statement: 'I......

Varun Makes Politicians Do Nach Punjaban

The International Film Festival of India kicked off in style on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee indoor stadium in Goa. Scenes from the opening evening: Varun Dhawan......

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021. Aseem's Best International Films of 2021 In the second year of the pandemic when movie theatres remained closed for an extended period of......

'Your legacy in the cricket world will forever inspire'

  IMAGE: Indian spin legend Bishan Singh Bedi passed into the ages at the age of 77 on Monday. Photograph: Kind courtesy ICC/X Spin great and former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi died on......

Why India might opt for sporting pitches against Australia

IMAGE: India head coach Rahul Dravid checks out the pitch. Photograph: BCCI Fully aware of the current Indian batting line-up's issues against spinners on rank turners, the team management will do......

Sunil Joshi is Punjab Kings' spin bowling coach

Punjab Kings on Monday announced the appointment of former India left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi as their spin bowling coach for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. "We are excited to......

New selectors: CAC may interview candidates on Dec 29

IMAGE: Chetan Sharma, the chairman of the previous selection committee, has a bright chance of being on the pruned list along with his central zone colleague Harvinder Singh. Photograph:......

Chetan Sharma-led senior national selection committee sacked

IMAGE: Chief selector Chetan Sharma. Photograph: Twitter The BCCI on Friday sacked the four-member senior national selection committee led by Chetan Sharma after the Indian cricket team failed to......