Coalition Won't Block Modi's Reforms

'The BJP's numbers in this government are almost the same as those enjoyed by the Congress under P V Narasimha Rao when the reform process was kicked off in 1991.' 'As before, the only constraints......

Phase Seven: Touch And Go Seats

Polling for the seventh phase of the Lok Sabha elections will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024, with 57 seats going to the polls across 8 states. IMAGE: A paramilitary trooper on duty drinks......

Why Paras Surrendered To Mo-Shah

After the Mahagathbandan rejected his overtures, the need for political survival forced Pashupati Kumar Paras to stick with the NDA.The BJP may reward him with a governor's post after the election.......

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

If Modi wants to leave a real legacy, breaking India's strategic triangulation would be the real gift, notes Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish......

Nirmalaji Listens To Economists' Ideas

'The Budget needs to focus more on social welfare schemes.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs the first pre-Budget consultations with leading economists in connection with the......

When Santa Wore A Red Sari

The Budget oration of the finance minister and the confidence with which she delivered it, along with the measures and the recent upsurge in the economy would all contribute to unleashing the......

Aggar: Good performances, great plot

After watching Victoria No 203, I had no hopes of a good movie from Ananth Narayan Mahadevan. But Aggar proved me wrong. Thiswell-woven thriller keeps you involved throughout, and one can't help......

Tokyo Olympics: Important Moment for India

Tokyo should remain the benchmark and source of inspiration till at least Paris 2024.In the shorter run, India's preparations for the Asian and Commonwealth Games next year must begin based on......

Day 1&2 Preview: India's Medal Prospects

While a billion hearts would pray for all the participants to do well, all eyes would be set on the duo of Deepika Kumari/Atanu Das, the four shooters and Mirabai Chanu to open India's medals......

Tokyo will be India's BEST-EVER Olympics

Will India finally reach the elusive double-digit mark?Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry, for one, is willing to stick his neck out on the possibility. IMAGE: The......

Vengsarkar to head selection committee

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday named former captain Dilip Vengsarkar chairman of the national selection committee. The decision was taken at the 77th Annual General Meeting,......