Hasina's daughter joins mother at G20, fuels political speculation

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed is accompanying her mother during her trip to India to attend the G20 summit, officials of the neighbouring country said. IMAGE:......

Why Does Modi Not Slash Chinese Imports?

India's national security focus has shifted from the western border to the eastern one.But our trade with China keeps rising.This trade is against our interest, because most of it comprises of......

'Pimps did not like us talking to sex workers'

'Everyone was talking about migrants, frontline workers and cops...''Nobody was talking about sex workers during the pandemic.' Kindly note the image has only been published for representational......

India can fight China, but not with a divided house

We understand the electoral compulsions, the desperate need for the BJP to have at least 50 per cent of the Hindus vote for them in Uttar Pradesh in a few months.For that, you need polarisation,......

RBI announces measures for international trade settlement in rupees

The Reserve Bank on Monday asked banks to put in place additional arrangements for export and import transactions in Indian rupees in view of increasing interest of the global trading community in......

7 out of 9 neighbouring nations charge less for petrol than India

The average office-goer in most neighbouring countries spends less on fuel than in India, shows a Business Standard analysis. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Amid news of a fuel shortage in......

Nepal's decision on imports may hit India hard

Nepal’s decision to ban the import of non-essential items amid depleting forex reserves may hit Indian exports. The country’s central bank — Nepal Rastra Bank — last week......

Why petrol prices may touch Rs 100

'The actual price of petrol is Rs 35 and it jumps to Rs 88 because of government taxes.' Photograph: Shashank Parade/PTI Photo The Congress and other Opposition parties on Monday, September 10,......

Bollywood goes farming

'As you sow so shall you reap,' goes the popular saying. If only a farmer's life was so uncomplicated. The history of their harassment is as relevant today as it was yesterday inspiring......

Are you ready for Ram Charan Teja's Magadheera?

Finally, the long wait is going to be over. The most awaited movie of the year, Magadheera -- watch the trailer here -- is reaching the theatres this Friday. Many producers have postponed their......

Monali Thakur sings Zara Zara Touch Me

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Meet the Dadasaheb Phalke award 2009 winners

The prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke awards were given out to film personalities on May 4 in Mumbai's Bhaidas Auditorium in suburban Vile Parle. Among the many recipients were film producer Surinder......

India goalkeeper is now a labourer

'All I want to do is play football again.' A few years ago, she was the goalkeeper of the Indian women's football team. Today, Tanuja Bage lives hand to mouth, struggling to make ends meet. Unable......