Who Will Win Sri Lanka's Presidential Poll?

'The Indian government is better prepared this time and has reached out to all contenders and not putting all eggs in one basket.' IMAGE: A woman walks past graffiti on a wall in Colombo,......

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

The lack of clarity on who is next in line, when the time comes, as indeed it will one day some day, reflects poorly on the management of the world's largest political party. It scarcely need be......

'Nuclear Has To Get Into Achche Din'

'Chinese are going bang, bang, bang building 30-35 reactors.''We should announce a programme of 50 new reactors and show that we mean business on the ground and not just announcements.' IMAGE:......

'India must have its place in the sun'

'China seems more intent on creating a new world order rather than shaping the existing one.''India is of course, at this moment in time, aligned with the West-led order because of China's......

More upside in Zomato's stock, but competition also rising

The filing of Swiggy’s DRHP has led to direct comparisons with Zomato, which is a direct competitor in food delivery and the fast-growing quick-commerce segment where Blinkit (owned by......

Retail inflation in Sep hits 9-month high of 5.49%

Soaring vegetable prices pushed the retail inflation rate to a nine-month high of 5.49 pr cent in September, according to government data released on Monday. Illustration: Dominic......

PC makers look to hitch a ride on the q-com bandwagon

Bengaluru-based Sunny Gupta had been searching for a laptop for months. In August, while sitting at a coffee shop, he decided to order an Acer Predator laptop — typically priced between Rs......

Any correction in oil marketing companies could be a buying opportunity

Trends in the global energy markets are crucial if India's growth outlook is to remain healthy. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Prices for the Indian crude basket were averaging around $86.2 per......

Modern Love Chennai: Whistle Podu!

Things may not always look bright, but the sun won't stay out forever is a running theme conveyed across its short films about people from various walks of life in all their varying moods and......

5 Patriotic Songs You Must Listen To

There are so many patriotic songs that make us proud to be Indians.Subhash K Jha dips into Bollywood's basket of topnotch songs and comes up with these gems on Republic Day.   Ae Mere Watan Ke......

'We almost went bankrupt'

'Bottomline, hairline and waistline -- you have to watch them always.' IMAGE: Ajay Bijli, Chairman and Managing Director, PVR Ltd. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com "Let's film him here.........

Bigg Boss 16: Did Ankit HURT Gori?

Bigg Boss is certainly not happy with his captains. First, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia got the pink slip. Now, Gautam Vig has been sacked. The Big Fight: Shiv vs Nimrit The fight, as always, is related......

Travis Head prioritises Tests; limits franchise cricket

Till I play Tests, I'll limit franchise appearances to only two events a year: Travis Head IMAGE: Having had a great run for the 'Orange Army' this season, Travis Head is keen on coming back to......

NBA round-up: 76ers snap Bucks' 16-game winning streak

IMAGE: Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the basket as he attempts to go past Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) in the second half of their NBA match at Fiserv......

Lalit Modi Was Born To Take Risks

The IPL, which was perhaps the biggest gamble of his life, turned out to be the biggest success story ever, making Lalit Modi a cult in the echelons of global sport.A fascinating excerpt from Boria......

NBA roundup: Durant returns to lift Nets past Cavs

IMAGE: Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dribbles the ball in the first half during the match against the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas on Monday. Photograph: Daniel......