New York City declares April 14 as Dr BR Ambedkar Day

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has proclaimed April 14, 2025, as Dr B R Ambedkar Day in New York City, with its 8.5 million residents celebrating the day, a top official in the mayor's office said......

'Dr Singh Didn't Take Orders From Sonia Gandhi'

'Mrs Gandhi had nothing to do in the day-to-day working of Dr Singh's government.''People say Mrs Gandhi's office used to give orders, which is nonsense.' Prithviraj Chavan, who served as a......

After Lehman Brothers and StanChart, it's DMK time!

Why is an NRI banker with an MBA from MIT canvassing votes in Madurai?Saisuresh Sivasawamy/Rediff.com A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com reports. IMAGE: Palanivel Thiagarajan has a ready smile, and......

Stalin keeps home portfolio, PT Rajan gets finance

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president M K Stalin's cabinet, including him, would be 34-member strong and he has retained senior leaders like Duraimurugan and 15 shall be ministers for the first time.......

'To Avoid Liquidity Risks, You Must Have A Meaningful Presence In Equities'

'Equities may not outperform every year, but if they do so seven times out of 10, it's an asset class worth relying on.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Though not among India's top 15 asset......

Why Are Bankers Committing Suicide?

In the past 10 years, over 500 PSB officers have died by suicide.When targets are overwhelming, senior management and customers are both impatient, and there is constant fear.Not every banker has......

For Now DIIs In Driver's Seat...

The interplay between domestic and foreign capital will shape India's equity markets. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff In a significant shift, domestic institutional investors (DIIs),......

2.56 Lakh Crore: Why FIIs Are Selling Indian Stocks

'Out of the 20 trading days in January up to January 28, FIIs have sold shares on 19 of those days.''A notable question arises: when has there historically been such intense FII withdrawal? This......

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

All 12 of Rohit's Test hundreds came in the winning cause for India. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters On May 7, 2025 Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect......

Lehman to lead 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup team

Former British Open champion Tom Lehman has been appointed U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the next match against Europe in 2006, the PGA of America said on Wednesday.Lehman, who won the 1996 Open at......

It will be a challenge to combat Jadeja on final day: Lehman

IMAGE: Ravindra Jadeja of India celebrates wicket of Nathan Lyon. Photograph: BCCI Australia coach Darren Lehmann, on Sunday, said it would be a real challenge for his team comprising five......

Lehman to replace Smith for first two IPL games

Rajasthan Royals have roped in former Australia batsman Darren Lehman as replacement for South Africa captain Graeme Smith for their first two matches in the Indian Premier League. Smith has......

Spin Australia's best weapon to win in India?

IMAGE: Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann believes finger spinners Nathan Lyon and Ashton Agar will play an important role as the visitors target their Test win in India since 2017. Photograph:......