How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

The transmogrification of Prime Minister Modi to Saint Modi began with the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.By identifying himself with Lord Ram, Modi raised himself in popular......

Gehlot's Dilemma: 1,813,302 Jobless Workers

The state's joblessness is three times higher than the national average of 7.8 per cent. IMAGE: Ashok Gehlot being felicitated during the Congress Guarantee Yatra in Kotputli. Photograph: ANI......

Want To Attend Ram Temple Opening? Book Now!

'If you want a room for the consecration then you better book it now.''By this time next week there won't be any hotel rooms available in the temple city.'   IMAGE: Construction on the Ram......

Why 810 Million Indians Need Free Rations

Is it a case of poor targeting of a welfare scheme, or is it a reflection of the government's desire to expand the scope of this benefit to secure greater electoral dividends? asks A K......

S&P ups India's FY'24 growth forecast to 6.4%

S&P Global Ratings on Monday raised India's growth forecast for the current financial year to 6.4 per cent, from 6 per cent, saying that robust domestic momentum has offset headwinds from high food......

India's Share Of Global FDI Inflow Climbs To 4.2% in Q1 of FY23

This is despite the fact that total FDI into India has fallen by 22 per cent from $58 billion in FY22 to $46 billion in FY23. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com India's share gain of foreign......

Urban consumption likely to propel GDP growth in Jul-Sep

The Indian economy is likely to post better than anticipated growth in the second quarter (July-September) owing to robust urban consumption and expansion in services, a Business Standard analysis......

Fresh formal job creation declines to six-month low, shows EPFO data

Fresh formal job creation cooled for the second consecutive month to decline to a six-month low in September, signalling a downturn in the labour markets this financial year. Illustration: Uttam......

If India Wants To Win 50 Olympic Medals

IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra -- the first Indian to win a gold medal in a track and field event at the Olympics -- with cricketer Rinku Singh at the Asian Games, September 29, 2023. Photograph: Rinku......

Indian Teams For South Africa: The Key Takeaways

It is unlikely the selectors are empowered to decide on T20 futures of cricketing greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. IMAGE: Will Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma feature in next year's T20 World......

Have nothing but gratitude: Harshal Patel after his release from RCB

IMAGE: Ahead of the IPL mini auction, Harshal Patel was released by the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Photograph: BCCI Following the release of Harshal Patel from the Royal Challengers......

'I'll lift the trophy for RCB'

IMAGE: Mayank Dagar with Virat Kohli. Photograph: Kind courtesy Royal Challengers Bangalore   All-rounder Mayank Dagar's dream has come true! Dagar, who played for the SunRisers Hyderabad......

WC final was Cummins' best day with the ball: Labuschagne

IMAGE: Marnus Labuschagne hailed Pat Cummins’ spell in the final as the skipper’s best day with the ball. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne said......