What is currently perceived as a massive, low-tech liability could become a high-value, export-oriented economic engine, points out Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff When I......
In a federal democracy, the people must have a say (indirect or direct) in an office as important as that of governor.Especially in a governor who can now effectively veto a bill by simply refusing......
Thousands of Yoga enthusiasts and practitioners assembled at the iconic Times Square in New York for day-long sessions of the ancient Indian practice on the eve of the commemoration of the......
India has called for a ceasefire, release of all hostages, and peaceful resolution of the Israel-Hamas conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, and New Delhi welcomed the agreement on the first......
'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.' IMAGE: Indira Gandhi with Henry Kissinger in Chronicles of the Forgotten Genocide: The Kissinger......
Private-sector lender Federal Bank on Friday announced that New York-based Blackstone will invest Rs 6,196.51 crore in the bank through its affiliate Asia II Topco XIII Pte Ltd via a preferential......
Gold prices surged Rs 2,200 to hit a fresh peak of Rs 116,200 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday buoyed by strong global cues as investors awaited key commentary from US Fed officials......
These changes certainly bring India's GST a lot closer to what an ideal GST would look like, points out Karan Bhasin. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff During the global financial crisis,......
Shift from producing graduates proficient in analysis and strategy to producing graduates capable of initiating, executing, and scaling impactful actions in real-world environments, points out Ajit......
Sebi aims to stay proactive as HFT and quant firms like Citadel Securities, Optiver, Millennium, and IMC Trading are expanding rapidly in India, which is home to the world's largest derivatives......
'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.' IMAGE: Indira Gandhi with Henry Kissinger in Chronicles of the Forgotten Genocide: The Kissinger......
IMAGE: Sitarist Anoushka Shankar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Anoushka Shankar/Instagram Eleven-time Grammy-nominated sitarist Anoushka Shankar has added two more nominations to her kitty. Her......
Prepare to stay glued on your television screens all weekend.From India's entry to the Oscars to the foodie flamboyance of Bollywood's first family to Srikant Tiwari's hope for a hat-trick and......
'It's far-fetched to say that human thinking will become subservient.' IMAGE: Aranya Sahay and Sonal Madhushankar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Aranya Sahay Grippingly narrated by writer-director......
'Today, Shah Rukh is sitting so high up that it will have to be something really spectacular for him to jump up and say, "Hey, yes, let's make this film!".' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan in Kal Ho Naa Ho.......
'...There's nothing to say about the chess aspect... One of those places that you don't feel sad about leaving.' IMAGE: Ian Nepomniachtchi lost to unfancied Indian GM Diptayan Ghosh on Wednesday.......
IMAGE: Steve Smith is set to lead Ausrtalia in the Ashes series if captain Pat Cummins fails to get fit in time. Photograph: BCCI Steve Smith will lead Australia in this year's Ashes if regular......
'Ten years ago, I loved to come back and play every single game that I could. Now obviously my Test cricket has taken a huge priority.' IMAGE: Steve Smith will captain Australia in the Ashes......
'The most important thing is to learn from the past and move forward. We don't want to remember the past and don't want to focus too much on the future.' IMAGE: Pakistan's young openers Saim Ayub......
The Asia Cup will finally get some much needed spark when India and Pakistan lock horns in Dubai on Sunday.Surprisingly, the buzz is missing this time around. Tickets for the high-profile match,......