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There will be clean-up in polls too: Modi's dig at awards do

There is going to be safai (clean-up) in the upcoming election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, taking a dig at the Opposition while handing out National Creators' Awards in New Delhi.......

Trump or Biden? It's D-Day for America

After months of high-voltage campaigning in the United States presidential elections, the much-awaited election day is here. IMAGE: To win the presidency, either Donald Trump or Joe Biden must......

Why the world is worried about India

'The feeling is growing that if India slips in the realms of liberal tenets, it will be a tragedy not only for the country, but also for the world because it will lose a remarkable role model,'......

Ayodhya verdict does not herald Hindu rashtra

The Ayodhya verdict heralds not the beginning of theocracy or a Hindu rashtra (that never existed in 5,000 years), but marks the end of a divisive phase of our history, says Colonel Anil A Athale......

Sai's Take: Minority Report

‘The minorities are determined to prove Modi wrong in 2019, and the only way he can counter their mobilisation against his government is to get a bigger share of the Hindu vote,’ says......

Will Dream Run For Banks Continue?

It won't be easy for the banking sector to better its performance every quarter, predicts Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Earlier this month, a Business......

Are Banks In Good Shape?

Flush with liquidity, banks are eager to lend. And, therein lies the problem, warns Tamal Bandyopadhyay. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only.......

BIG headache awaits banks this September

'We do not know when we will get to the business-as-usual mode.''Many borrowers may not be able to pay up.''The incidence of cheque bouncing has doubled or even trebled, some lenders say,' says......

Coming soon! The end of public sector banks

'We may bite the bullet and draw up plans for privatisation.''If that is done now, the sale of the government stake will fetch money; a delay will see erosion in whatever value is left in these......

India may be entering a Goldilocks period

'The attempt to build a negative narrative about India's economic performance is disingenuous.''For the investors as well as the targeted beneficiaries of welfare schemes, the ground reality is......

Aradhanaa Makes A Smashing Debut And Wins An Award

IIFA packed in a lot of entertainment over its three-day weekend course. From fashion, awards and performances, there was a lot of dhamaka on stage in Abu Dhabi. But picture abhi baaki hai, mere......

Movies COMING UP IN February

The year started with a bang with the big-budget Fighter releasing in January. February will see only mid to decent budgeted films arriving. While some of these are star-driven films, others are......

10 War Films You Can Watch On OTT

There have been relatively few war films made by Bollywood, perhaps because they are expensive and difficult to shoot. Also, invariably, there are accusations of inaccuracy, disrespect, jingoism,......

Like Samantha's Sari Look?

What's Ameesha wearing on her neck? Tripti is festive ready... Disha is lost in Dubai... Photograph: Kind courtesy Samantha/Instagram Samantha looks elegant in ivory. Photograph: Kind......

Sunny Leone Wins An Award

Last weekend seemed to be dedicated to awards for style and talent. After we saw some Style Icons, it was time for the first edition of the OTTplay Changemaker Awards 2023. Sunny Leone......

Chanu wins gold in Singapore, qualifies for CWG

IMAGE: To maximise India's chances of winning more golds at the CWG, it is expected that Mirabai Chanu will compete in the new 55kg weight division. Photograph: SAI Media/Twitter Star Indian......

PHOTOS: South Africa's Van Niekerk stuns champions to win 400m

Wayde Van Niekerk of South Africa crosses the finish line to win ahead of third placed Kirani James of Grenada the men's 400m final during the 15th IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium......

How F1 got Singapore tourism back on track!

Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel is chased by fans as he walks the circuit ahead of the Singapore F1 Grand Prix. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters Singapore will be counting on its......

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

From Cristiano Ronaldo's awesome Champions League goal to Wayne Rooney spending quiet time with his son, Rediff.com has it all snapped right here... Miss California Cassandra Kunze throws out the......

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