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Governor can reserve bills re-sent by assembly: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday held that the Governor can reserve a bill for consideration of the President even in the second instance, when the bill is again sent by the state assembly to him......

Assam assembly passes bill to ban polygamy, tribals kept out

The Assam assembly on Thursday passed a bill to ban polygamy, making it an offence which may lead to a maximum of 10 years of imprisonment, barring some exceptions. IMAGE: Assam Chief Minister......

What Was Bill Gates Doing At India's Seattle Consulate?

IMAGE: Bill Gates addresses the Gandhi Jayanti celebrations in Seattle. All photographs: Kind courtesy Indian Consulate General in Seattle Mahatma Gandhi's ideals of equality and dignity for......

60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

In a culture where children take up the profession of their father, her becoming a politician was seen as natural and acceptable. IMAGE: Indira Gandhi takes oath as the prime minister of India on......

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea for implementation of women's quota law

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the response of the Centre to examine a plea seeking implementation of the 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Act which reserves one-third seats for women in the Lok Sabha......

Trade unions to go on strike in Feb, demand withdrawal of labour codes

Trade unions have decided to launch a phased, consistent struggle to press for the withdrawal of the labour codes and go on a countrywide general strike in February next year, a statement said on......

'Strong Reforms, Not Panic, Will Help Ride Out Rupee's Weakness'

'In the long run, India's strong growth story and reforms to make assets globally attractive will determine the rupee's resilience.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The rupee touching the 90......

'Tariffs To Have Adverse Impact On Near-Term Growth'

'The statistical confidence bands of the fan charts of the forecasts will provide a better sense of the potential variability of outcomes.' IMAGE: Employees work at a garment factory in Tiruppur......

'Everyone Who Pays Tax Will Get Something Beneficial'

'The voice which came wherever I travelled was that we are proud taxpayers. We are honest taxpayers. We want to continue to serve the country by being good taxpayers.''But what do you think about......

For a slightly higher government capex outlay

While the capital spending is being maintained at 3.1 per cent of the GDP, a little more would have boosted economic growth even further, suggests Rajiv Memani. IMAGE: Union Finance Minister......

Robert Redford: The Man Beyond The Sex Symbol

With his killer smile, the sex symbol image, Robert Redford would go beyond just being an actor, remembers Aseem Chhabra. IMAGE: Robert Redford in Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid. I discovered......

Adolescence Star Wins Emmy, Says Namaste

IMAGE: Stephen Graham, left, signed off his speech with Namaste. Photograph: Kind courtesy Emmys/Television Academy/Instagram Stephen Graham won two awards at the 77th Emmys, including Best Actor......

Kyrgios overpowers Sabalenka in Battle of the Sexes

IMAGE: Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka embrace at the net after their "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match in Dubai on Sunday. Photograph: Christopher Pike/Reuters Nick Kyrgios beat Aryna......

World Tour Finals: Satwik-Chirag stun Olympic silver medallists

IMAGE: World No. 3 Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the only Indian representatives at the season-ending showpiece, recovered from an opening-game setback. Photograph: BAI/X Star Indian......

'This Act will ensure that our athletes are clean'

IMAGE: All India Football Federation President Kalyan Chaubey. Photograph: Micha Walusza/FIDE All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey congratulated Union Sports Minister......

Women's boxing had its biggest night - here's why

IMAGE: Amanda Serrano (red gloves) and Katie Taylor (blue gloves) fight during the undisputed super lightweight championship boxing bout at Madison Square Garden. Photograph: Vincent......

PIX: Sinner whips Djokovic; sets up Alcaraz showdown

Djokovic, who arrived in London bidding to equal Roger Federer's men's record eight Wimbledon titles and claim an unprecedented 25th major trophy, had not lost an All England Club semi-final since......