Nepal's Rs 100 note to feature new map with disputed Indian territories

Nepal on Friday announced the printing of a new Rs 100 currency note with a map that shows the controversial territories of Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani, already termed as “artificial......

'The BJP Is A Huge Banyan Tree'

'Elections are fought to win.''In our party, the leadership takes the final decision, and our leaders are very clear about it.' IMAGE: Dharmendra Pradhan, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from......

RAW official behind Pannun murder plot? Here is what media report says

A Research and Analysis Wing official identified as Vikram Yadav was involved in the assassination plot of Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US and the move was approved by the......

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most......

US electronics trade: India lags peers in plugging China gap

India is far behind global competitors such as Vietnam, Taiwan, and Mexico in increasing electronics exports to the US by making the most of Washington's tariff action against China. Photograph:......

Officials Prepare For Modi 3.0

Government departments have been tasked with identifying major goals, which will include annual targets from the financial year 2024-2025 to 2028-2029. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party leader......

'Small finance banks need to build all product ranges'

'You cannot have only one product or one market or one customer segment.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com While the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allows small finance banks (SFBs) to apply to......

Is There Time For A Reset For Paytm?

Going by the RBI directive and the overall narrative, Paytm may have lost the rigour of stress tests, audits and compliance. IMAGE: A cutlery vendor switches on Paytm to receive payment details at......

Maidaan Review: Snooze Soccer

Maidaan draws out more yawns than yays, observes Sukanya Verma. Underdog sports stories are as life-affirming as they are formulaic. What distinguishes the decent ones from the drags is vision.......

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

1999 in Hindi movies marked the end of a vibrant young decade and a gentle promise of electrifying new things to come in the new millennium. Where madcap masala still reigned supreme, morally......

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Action films of some substance are rare to come by these days. Most film-makers mistake gore and excessive blood for well-constructed action cinema that thrives on drama and interpersonal stakes.......

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

In the mood for romance, but don't know which movies to watch? Tamil cinema has a lot to offer on OTT, and Arjun Menon lists his favourites. Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (2014)Director: A U Arun......

Same people will be singing your praises: Jaffer backs Hardik to play crucial role in T20 WC

IMAGE: With Hardik Pandya facing a lot of backlash, Wasim Jaffer backed him to play a crucial role in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Photograph: BCCI Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer expressed his......

Dilip Tirkey feels, love for hockey will drive votes towards BJD

'The Odisha government has changed the image of the state by making it a sporting hub of the country with high performance centres, state-of-the-art training facilities and hosting big tournaments.......

Face the expectations: Bindra's take on how to win Olympic gold

IMAGE: Chasing perfection is like chasing an untameable beast, says Abhinav Bindra. Photograph: Kind courtesy Abhinav Bindra/X India's former Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra has told the country's......

How Bayer Leverkusen won maiden Bundesliga crown unbeaten

IMAGE: Bayer Leverkusen won their first trophy in 31 years with five matches left in the season, snapping Bayern Munich's 11-year stranglehold on the Bundesliga. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach......

SA20 to challenge IPL dominance?

Taking SA20 to India in future could be a great move: Mark Boucher Photograph: Kind Courtesy SAT20/X Taking the SA20 to India in future could be 'great' despite the logistical challenges such a......