No leadership role for me, more of a sutradhar: PK on his political plans

Election strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor on Thursday claimed to have told Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar that the state's much-touted liquor prohibition drive has been a "complete......

RJD minister's outburst irks Nitish, admits to meeting Prashant Kishor

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Wednesday frowned upon the recalcitrance shown by his Agriculture Minister Sudhakar Singh, who belongs to the Rashtriya Janata Dal, but sought to put the ball in......

For 2nd year, Thrissur Pooram to be held without people's participation

Kerala's iconic Thrissur Pooram, considered as the festival of festivals in the state, will be held this week without people's participation, considering the surge in Covid-19 cases in the southern......

'Should we have such thin skin?'

'I don’t believe that it behoves democracies like us who claim to be the largest democracy in the world, to have such a thin skin about the possibility of foreign commentary' IMAGE: Prime......

Taxes, incentives, reforms: How to read this year's Budget document

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2023-24 in Parliament on February 1. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The Budget is a statement of the......

Monetary policy making: 2022 was year of reset, 2023 could be a long pause

The year 2022 saw the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) start acting on the policy repo rate after a gap of two years. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The six-member monetary policy committee of......

MPC members voiced different views on interest rate

The members of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voiced different views on the interest rate and stance, with two of them indicating they may not vote......

Documents you must keep handy to file income tax returns

The Income-Tax (I-T) Department nowadays provides pre-filled forms to make the filing of income-tax return (ITR) easier. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Nonetheless, you must have a number of......

'Amitabh is not just a legend, he is a feeling'

'There will be artists and megastars and celluloid masters in Indian Cinema but there will never be another AMITABH BACHCHAN.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Akshay Kumar/Instagram Amitabh Bachchan......

Why Nushrratt Is So Thrilled!

Farhan's work-life balance... What Pooja's missing... Kalki goes swimming... Photograph: Kind courtesy Nushrratt Bharuccha/Instagram Nushrratt Bharuccha gets the Standout Performer of the......

Vijay's Darlings Moment With Shah Rukh

Alia Bhatt's debut production, Darlings, has been getting a lot of love since it released on Netflix on August 5. As has its cast, including Alia; Vijay Bhatt, who plays her toxic husband; and......

'Congratulations Darlings! What a cracker!'

One special screening wasn't enough for Alia Bhatt's debut production Darlings, so the star organised another one for her friends from the industry. Alia couldn't join her friends but her......

PIX: Gujarat crush Mumbai to set up final date with Chennai

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 Qualifier 2 match between Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.  SCORECARD IMAGE: Shubman Gill’s blistering......

MI need big win over SRH to keep play-off hopes alive

Unlike Rajasthan Royals, who finished the league stage with 14 points and a superior NRR of 0.148, Mumbai Indians can do one better and end up with 16 points if they win big. IMAGE: Mumbai......

Unbeaten on the road, mighty Titans pose tough challenge for hosts MI

IMAGE: The last time the two met, Gujarat handed Mumbai a crushing loss. Photographs: BCCI An upbeat Mumbai Indians are likely to be tested to the hilt by table-toppers and defending champions......

Rohit Sharma hails Jaiswal; sees potential in India future

Jaiswal has taken his batting to next level, says Rohit Sharma IMAGE: Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma compliments young Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal after Sunday's IPL match at the......

PIX: David's blitz seals thrilling win for MI in 1000th IPL match

IMAGES of the IPL 2023 match played between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede in Mumbai on Sunday Scorecard IMAGE: Tim David slammed a hat-trick of sixes to seal Mumbai’s......