LS passes Bill to ban online money games, proposes 3-yr jail, Rs 1 cr fine

The government on Wednesday moved a legislation in the Lok Sabha to ban online games played with money as it looks to check rising instances of addiction, money laundering, and financial frauds......

How Indira govt tried to control media during Emergency

'Skirmishes with officials in the Press Information Bureau were an everyday affair as the newspapers sought clearances from the media censors for publishing the next day's editions' IMAGE: Former......

Israel-Iran: What Are Trump's Options?

Trump has a major decision to take in coming days -- specifically, how to rescue Israel from the attritional war that lies ahead, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: A drone photo shows......

Kerala: The Puzzled Book Of Questions

Can a culture survive as a way of life, even as the language and writing at its core, alter with time? asks Shyam G Menon. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff First week of January. My first rail......

Apple stores see huge crowds as iPhone 17 goes on sale

Apple commenced the sale of its newly launched iPhone 17 series across India on Thursday, prompting large crowds and long queues outside Apple flagship stores in Mumbai and Delhi, as tech......

Manufacturing sector pulls down GDP growth to 7.4% in Q4; FY25 growth to 6.5%

India's economic growth slowed to 7.4 per cent in the January-March period, and pulled down the annual growth rate for 2024-25 to a four-year low of 6.5 per cent, mainly due to the manufacturing......

Ten Sports episode makes pvt broadcasters jittery

With Ten Sports having to share the feed of the India-Pakistan cricket series with Prasar Bharati, private broadcasters are worried over further violations of their exclusive telecast rights. It......

Manufacturing, mining pull down Q3 GDP growth to 6.2%

India's economic growth rate decelerated to 6.2 per cent in the October-December quarter this fiscal, mainly due to poor performance by mining, manufacturing and all other sectors, with the......

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop seems like they conclude he is, but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves. IMAGE: Keeley Hawes, left, plays Amanda Thirsk, Prince Andrew's......

Ex-selector backs Bumrah: 'Physios, not fans, decide workload'

'If our physios is telling a player to manage workload, I think we should listen to them because they are the better judges' IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah is backed by former selector Chetan......

Barca star's 'inappropriate touch' sparks controversy

IMAGE: Barcelona star Mapi Leon accused of groping opponent. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters Spanish soccer club Espanyol on Monday have called for action against Barcelona defender Mapi Leon......

'No question of integrity' as FIH partners with betting platform

IMAGE: The FIH has defended its decision to legalise betting in hockey. Photograph: Hockey India The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Sunday defended its decision to partner with......

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

It is a pity that he does not take his youth influencer role more seriously and align his brand endorsements more responsibly, notes Kanika Datta. IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a Lays ad.......

British MP raises 2010 Delhi CWG dispute in UK Parliament

British Parliamentarian Gerry Sutcliffe has raised Rs 246 crore dispute involving a Dutch broadcaster and authorities in New Delhi related to 2010 Commonwealth Games in UK Parliament and impressed......