Nitish Kumar's Education Reforms: Top Grades Then Slide

The story of Bihar's educational reform is a lesson for all reforms done halfway. IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar greets school children during the inauguration of the newly constructed......

MP principal shifted for forcing students to chant 'Allahu Akbar'

The in-charge principal of a government school in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni district was shunted out for allegedly pressuring students to raise the Islamic slogan 'Allahu Akbar' at a 'Gita Jayanti'......

When Prez Murmu surprised ex-staffer at Odisha assembly

Ananta Charan Behera went to his former workplace, the Odisha assembly, on Thursday to have a glimpse of President Droupadi Murmu, but was utterly surprised when she spotted him in the crowd and......

Delhi blast: Al Falah University's AIU membership suspended

The Association of Indian Universities on Thursday suspended membership of Al Falah University, which is under scanner in connection with the Red Fort blast case, officials said. IMAGE: A view of......

India to lead emerging market growth with 7% GDP rise in 2025: Moody's

Moody's Ratings on Friday said with a 7 per cent GDP expansion in 2025 and 6.4 per cent in the next year, India will lead growth among emerging markets and across the Asia Pacific region. Image......

India's Listed REITs AUM Rises To Rs 2.35 Trillion

According to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), Reits are mandated to distribute at least 90 per cent of their taxable income. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The five......

Why India Is Warming Up To Reits

Currently, India has five publicly listed Reits: Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks Reit, Mindspace Business Parks Reit Nexus Select Trust, and Knowledge Realty Trust.......

JLR Boosts India Tech Hub With 106-Crore Lease

The deal includes a security deposit of 10.10 crore and features an unusually steep 15 per cent escalation every three months, which stands out in Bengaluru's commercial leasing market. IMAGE: The......

'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......

'You Can't Be Madhuri Dixit Anywhere'

'One day my neighbour in Denver called me, and said, "I think somebody is casing your house. So should I call the cops?"... they were scared that people case your house and then rob it.''And I......

120 Bahadur: A Film Every Indian Should Watch

120 Bahadur is not just a war movie. It is a tribute, a history lesson, and an emotional journey into the heart of military courage, states Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey (retd). IMAGE:......

Helen: The Lesser Known Actor

After spinning into the spotlight with the hit song-and-dance number Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu in Howrah Bridge (1958), Helen signed scores of films as a dancer.But Helen was raring to step out of......

Australia sweat as Hazlewood suffers another injury

IMAGE: Cricket Australia said that Josh Hazlewood had reported Achilles soreness, delaying his rehabilitation. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood's hopes of......

Hazlewood gets all clear after injury scare

IMAGE: Josh Hazlewood went to get scans after bowling for New South Wales on the third day of a Sheffield Shield match against Victoria. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Australia paceman Josh......

Injury blow for Australia: Hazlewood out of Ashes opener

IMAGE: Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England due to a hamstring injury. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Australia have suffered another blow ahead......

Beating India in India is our big test: Keshav Maharaj

IMAGE: India and South Africa will lock horns in a two-match Test series from November 14, with Kolkata and Guwahati playing hosts. Photograph: KeshavMaharaj/Instagram South Africa have not won a......

Historic! Young Aussie star Harjas smashes record 314

IMAGE: Playing for Western Suburbs, Harjas Singh scored an entertaining 314 off 141 balls, including 35 sixes, against Sydney Cricket Club at Pratten Park. Photograph: Cricket.com.au/X Harjas......