One needs Rs 500 crore to become CM: Sidhu's wife sparks row

Navjot Singh Sidhu will return to active politics if the Congress declares him as the party's chief ministerial face in Punjab, his wife and party leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu has said. IMAGE:......

SC refuses urgent hearing on IndiGo crisis, says govt has taken steps

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to accord urgent hearing to a plea seeking judicial intervention into cancellation of hundreds of flights by IndiGo, saying the Centre has taken note of the......

The Putin Visit: The US-Pakistan Connection

Luckily for us, a Russia that is desperate to stay relevant in an emerging multipolar world finds in India a reliable geostrategic partner. The Russian proximity to India also keeps China from......

Roads in Telangana to be named after Trump, Google

The Telangana government on Sunday said it has decided to name the upcoming greenfield radial road at the proposed RRR in honour of the late industrialist Ratan Tata. IMAGE: US President Donald......

'Large Part Of Capital Needs To Be Met Via GIFT City'

'Foreign capital will continue to come directly into India, but companies have realised that GIFT City is a more cost-efficient way of channelling funds.' IMAGE: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra......

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?

'We expect inbound numbers in 2025 to come close to pre-pandemic levels -- if not fully match them -- by early 2026.' Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.......

Households Are Moving Away From Banks To Markets

For every 100 rupees, households invested Rs 45.2 in mutual funds and equities in 2024-2025. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Incremental flows of household savings into stock markets and......

FPIs withdraw Rs 11,820 cr in first week of Dec

Foreign investors have pulled out Rs 11,820 crore ($1.3 billion) from Indian equities in the first week of this month, primarily driven by the sharp depreciation of the rupee. Illustration: Uttam......

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, recalls N Sathiya......

Dhurandhar Enters 100 Crore Club

After Tere Ishk Mein, we have another hit in the making. Dhurandhar has taken a positive start at the box office, with a century scored in the opening weekend itself. The film has crossed the Rs......

What Gaurav Khanna Will Do With Bigg Boss Prize

'I am the same when I went inside the house and came out and people like that a lot.' Gaurav Khanna won Bigg Boss season 19. Farrhana Bhatt was the runner-up. Show host and Bollywood superstar......

How Dharmendra Whisked Hema Malini Away From Jeetendra

Hema's father couldn't contain his rage and almost physically pushed Dharmendra out of the house. 'Why don't you get out of my daughter's life? You are a married man, you can't marry my daughter,'......

Why Kohli Is Mitchell Starc's No. 1

'To see his preparation, the way he dominates the game.' IMAGE: Mitchell Starc celebrates a wicket with RCB team-mate Virat Kohli during IPL 2015. Photograph: BCCI Australia's pace great Mitchell......

'Every fan in India excited for Shubman Gill's comeback'

IMAGE: Shubman Gill missed the second Test against South Africa and the recently concluded three-match ODI series due to a neck injury. Photograph: BCCI Pace great Dale Steyn believes fans will be......

Kohli Turns Back the Clock And Turns Up the Sixes

IMAGE: Virat Kohli hit an explosive 65 off 45 balls in the 3rd and final ODI against South Africa in Vizag on Saturday. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters Virat Kohli rolled back the years in......

In-Form Australia Head to Adelaide With Selection Dilemma

IMAGE: The Travis Head-Jake Weatherald combination also offers selectors the perfect excuse to leave Usman Khawaja out in the interests of regenerating the team. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Reuters......

'Nothing against Nathan Lyon, he is a freak!'

IMAGE: Nathan Lyon had described his mood as "absolutely filthy" after he was dropped by Australia for the first time in 13 years in a home Test. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Reuters Australia's......