Modi 3.0: The Cabinet Meets

On Monday, June 10, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra D Modi held the first meeting of his Union Cabinet at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.   IMAGE: The order in which the ministers are......

Lawyers, MBAs, postgraduates among Modi's new cabinet

Among the 30 cabinet ministers in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 72-member council of ministers, six are lawyers, three are MBA degree holders and 10 post-graduates, making it an eclectic mix of......

How Modi Lost While Winning

For the first time in his political career, he failed to carry his party to even a working majority -- and again, for the first time in his career, he finds himself in a situation where he cannot......

Tablet wrapped in a red pouch, FM presents 3rd paperless Budget

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday again took a digital tablet wrapped in a traditional 'bahi-khata' style pouch as she headed for Parliament to present the interim Budget......

Has Modi Done A Good Job On Exports?

Seven years after Modi took office, merchandise exports were lower in 2020-2021 than when he had taken over from Manmohan Singh, points out Aakar Patel. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In......

Return of the Bharatiya 'Baniya' Party

'The BJP has shown signs lately of returning to its trader mindset.''Several strong emotions get meshed in this: Nationalism, protectionism, mercantilism, and arrogance,' points out Shekhar......

Davos: PM to meet 100 CEOs; FM to skip WEF

Budget forces last minute change in finance minister's plans.Archis Mohan and Arup Roy Choudhury report. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi has been meeting CEOs since his appointment in May......

Himachal Pradesh, a hub for pharma cos

Gujarat's loss appears to be Himachal's gain. Around 182 small, medium and large pharmaceutical companies have shifted base to Himachal Pradesh over the past two years from Gujarat.The extent of......

The BEST Moments in Hindi Films in 2016

Aseem Chhabra lists the elements that he loved and was pleasantly surprised by in the movies. As the year closes, critics and film writers come up with their favourite lists -- the top 10 best and......

Ranji Roundup: Shreyas Gopal scores ton; Delhi hold edge against MP

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches played on Saturday. Karnataka stay on top of Mumbai IMAGE: Shreyas Gopal celebrates. Photograph: PTI Shreyas Gopal compiled his fourth hundred......

Ranji round-up: Mumbai in trouble after Shardul restricts Railways

A summary of the day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches played across the country.  Mumbai in trouble after Shardul restricts Railways   Seamer Shardul Thakur had career-best figures in a......

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai in drivers' seat against Odisha

Defending champions Mumbai placed themselves in a strong position for a victory over Odisha after reducing the visiting side to 115 for two after following on day three of their Group A Ranji......

Piyush Chawla gets married to long-time friend

Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla tied the knot with long-time friend Anubhuti Chauhan at a grand ceremony Moradabad on Friday. Piyush and Anubhuti, who happen to be neighbours, got married in the......

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai well-placed after Marathe's ton

Sushant Marathe scored a brilliant century, and added 189 runs for the opening wicket with Kaustubh Pawar, to help Mumbai post 203 for 3 against Uttar Pradesh on the first day of their Ranji Trophy......