RSS is a recognised organisation: Bhagwat slams critics

In a veiled remark against the Congress leaders criticising Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh for operating without registration, the Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said his organisation is......

Will Jan Suraaj be Bihar's kingmaker or just another newcomer?

From the capital Patna to the dusty bylanes of Jehanabad, many have already written off Jan Suraaj -- the latest entrant on Bihar's political block. IMAGE: Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor during......

'Bihar Is At A Takeoff Stage'

'Now the roads in Bihar are as good as any other Indian state. The power sector has improved.''Connectivity, law and order, gender justice...''Bihar now stands for all these things that were......

India celebrates Diwali with fervour, Delhi AQI worsens

Buildings were decorated with colourful lights and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country thronged temples and celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday. IMAGE: Women dressed in......

'Govt Has Executed A Commendable Task'

'...not merely in managing fiscal mathematics, but in demonstrating conservatism and prudence within that framework.''Looking forward, we believe sufficient growth drivers exist -- ranging from......

Affordable homes lag but premium, luxury segment booms

'The momentum is driven by rising affluence, strong demand from HNIs (high net worth individuals) and NRIs (non-resident Indians), an increased appetite for larger, well-located homes by branded......

'Don't Consider Gold, Silver As Asset Classes'

'An asset must generate income. Equities yield dividends, bonds pay coupons, deposits give interest, and real estate earns rent.''Gold, silver, and even Bitcoin produce no income, they merely store......

'Next Samvat Could See Equities Align With Economic Growth'

'The outlook for the next Samvat is more constructive, as many of the earlier drags are gradually becoming supports.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff It's been a testing first half of......

Things That Make Malaika Go Hmmm

Photograph: Kind courtesy Malaika Arora/Instagram Malaika Arora shares pictures of her 'moods' on social media and captions them, 'My many moods #moodyaf #thingsthatmakeyougohmmm.'   Photograph:......

Pather Panchali@70: Beautiful, Broken People

Seventy years after Pather Panchali released on August 26, 1955, we finally get it.Shuttling between the village of Boral and a studio in Calcutta, caught between worrying about the next purse of......

Small Steps, Big Impact: Arshdeep's ODI Exploits!

In both the games, Arshdeep had to bowl during SA's chase under lights with a heavy dew setting in wintry conditions. IMAGE: In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep has......

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

'At some point, we need to look at reviving the Champions League to shorten the gap between the end of the IPL and the auction and keep that excitement alive.' IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's......

Twin tons! Could Jurel edge out Sudharsan for No 3 Test slot?

IMAGE: Dhruv Jurel (127 not out) had the perfect foil in Harsh Dubey (84) during the sixth wicket stand worth 184 runs. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Dhruv Jurel made a strong case for his continued......

Shastri questions ban on Indians in overseas T20 leagues

'Why stop a guy (from playing in Big Bash League) if he can't make it to the Test side, get a level C or level D contract?' IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin recently became the first high-profile......

Pant, Shami's return in spotlight as Ranji season kickstarts

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant, who has been out of action since the injuring himself during the Manchester Test in July, has had a positive recovery at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru . Photograph:......