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Ayodhya And India's New Tryst With Destiny

If Saudi Arabia, with just two Muslim holy sites of Mecca and Medina, can create a huge tourism-based ecosystem beyond oil, Ayodhya is sure to become the world's hottest religious tourism site in......

2021: India aimed to reshape regional power balance

In a year bookended by the coronavirus pandemic, India displayed a firm resolve to expand its strategic influence in reshaping the regional power balance in the face of an increasingly complex......

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session. Honourable Members, This joint sitting of......

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

'Both India and Japan can find themselves in a win-win situation if they draw some lessons from each other's strengths,' says Dr Rajaram Panda. IMAGE: Japan's Prime Minister Abe Shinzo removes his......

What Olympics postponement will cost Japan

'The Olympics postponement may not be a political body blow to Abe Shinzo, but it is no denying that the economic cost of the postponement of the Games will be heavy for Japan,' observes Dr Rajaram......

'Don't expect major cuts in direct tax rates'

'You may see some movement indicating a simpler tax regime with less exemptions, but with fewer tax rates making life simpler for taxpayers.' Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Rahul Bajoria......

How The Pandemic Affected Puja

The estimated size of the Durga Puja economy could be about Rs 2.75 trillion in 2021 had there been no pandemic, points out Atanu Biswas. IMAGE: A restricted access Durga Puja pandal. Photograph:......

In India, jobs the biggest casualty of coronavirus

'The impact of economic shocks on the labour markets is usually on the young who delay their entry in response to a fall in job opportunities,' says Mahesh Vyas. Illustration: Dominic......

Why are our passports so shabby?

'Why can't a country that builds and manages airports of acknowledged excellence at home and abroad produce passports of durable quality for its citizens?' asks Sunil Sethi. Indian travellers to......

At Davos, Modi didn't say what the world wanted to hear

'The world wants India to succeed. It also worries now that India over-promises and under-delivers,' says Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi gestures at the World Economic Forum......

Kohli & Co ordered to play in empty stadiums due to virus

'Matches may go on without spectator crowd.' IMAGE: Security guard wearing protective facemasks during the 1st ODI between India and South Africa at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association......

Why not include the north-east in IPL-4?

Dear Mr Lalit Modi, I am a great admirer of you and the way you have put the Indian Premier League on the top rung of world sporting events. The carping critics, and there are many, are shocked......

Second West Indies v England Test abandoned

The second Test between West Indies and England was abandoned after 10 balls on Friday because of the state of the outfield at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Match referee Alan Hurst told a news......

Ranatunga to lead Sri Lankan cricket panel

Sri Lanka's World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga has been appointed chairman of a new nine-member cricket committee that includes seven former national team skippers.Ranatunga succeeds his......

Windies sign 2007 World Cup deal

West Indies Cricket Board president Teddy Griffith says his Board gearing to stage the 2007 cricket World Cup with "the utmost seriousness and resolve".ICC president Ehsan Mani (left) and WICB......

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