Stop being 'stubborn': Maldives Prez told amid strained India ties

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu must stop being "stubborn" and seek dialogue with neighbours to overcome the financial challenges, his predecessor Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said. IMAGE:......

Haryana farmers heading towards Punjab tear-gassed, clash with cops

As fresh clashes broke out, the Haryana Police on Friday used tear gas to disperse protesting farmers heading towards Khanauri on Punjab's border with the state. IMAGE: Farmers tying a black cloth......

Atmanirbharta Complicates India-US Arms Deals

Indian policymakers must realise that in buying small quantities of equipment, it becomes hard to start manufacturing them in India, explains Ajai Shukla. IMAGE: The US's 5th gen supersonic F-35......

Nitish Kumar wins floor test by 129 votes, Oppn walks out

The National Democratic Alliance government in Bihar, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Monday won the trust vote in the state assembly, with 129 MLAs voting in favour of the motion, amid a......

Reits seek 'equity' label, option to take loan from banks

Real estate investment trusts (Reits) are in talks with regulatory bodies — the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) — to seek changes in......

Why valuation of FMCG sector is likely to be attractive

The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector has underperformed the Nifty over the past year as its 20 per cent return is trumped by 29 per cent of the benchmark index. The FMCG index saw a 2.2 per......

It's back to the drawing board for payment banks

RBI's exercise will take into account standards of governance, the viability of the payment bank (PB) business model, and changes, if any, if needed. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The......

Analysts remain selective about space-related stocks

Recently, the government relaxed foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for the space sector by allowing 100 per cent FDI in manufacture of components, systems or sub-systems for satellites, ground......

2023's Must Watch Web Series

The streaming platforms were replete with violent, profanity-laden gangster shows. But amidst the noise, there were some effective and thought-provoking shows too. Deepa Gahlot's list of her top 10......

Review: Yaatris Fails To Make You Laugh

Yaatris works neither as a comedy nor as a family drama, points out Deepa Gahlot. The idea must have looked workable on paper -- a dysfunctional family rediscovering family ties when on holiday.......

The Incomparable Waheeda Rehman

Dinesh Raheja doffs his hat to the movie legend, who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year. IMAGE: Waheeda Rehman in Guide. Rati Agnihotri confides breathlessly, "I was......

Made In Heaven 2 Review: When Rich Weds Right!

Clubbing in multiple weddings in one go dilutes some of the conversation.Conflicts are resolved too neatly and grey areas of complicated equations are left on a note of ambiguity, observes Sukanya......

Xavi to leave Barca at the end of the season

'But I think it is time. I'm not driven by financial matters, but by my heart. I think it's the best thing for the club. I don't want to be a problem for the club in my heart.' IMAGE: Despite......

PIX: Shoaib Malik marries actress Sana Javed

IMAGE: Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik with Sana Javed. Photographs: Shoaib Malik/Instagram Shoaib Malik took no time to move on from his separation from Indian tennis great Sania Mirza as he......

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal, Sasi Mukund refuse to travel to Pakistan

IMAGE: Sumit Nagal has refused to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Davis Cup tie. Photograph: Antonio Bronic/Reuters India's top two singles players Sumit Nagal and Sasi Kumar Mukund have......

'Asian Games is a cash-burning project'

With economic problems and job cuts, Hangzhou locals and people in other parts of China are not very pleased about hosting the Asian Games. IMAGE: Police officers walk on a street following the......

Harmanpreet to miss two Asian Games matches? ICC mulls punishment

IMAGE: Following her outburst, Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur could miss the opening matches of the Asian Games. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Indian women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur could......