'BJP's Biggest Challenge Is...'

'The biggest change that the BJP can initiate in the run-up to 2024 is appointing new faces as chief ministers.''In doing so, it will send a message well beyond 2024.' IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata......

Lalduhoma sworn in as Mizoram CM

Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) leader Lalduhoma was sworn in as the chief minister of Mizoram on Friday. IMAGE: Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) leader Lalduhoma takes oath as the new chief minister......

ZPM's Lalduhoma to take oath as Mizoram CM on Friday

Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) leader Lalduhoma will take oath as the Mizoram chief minister on Friday, Raj Bhavan sources said. IMAGE: ZPM chief ministerial candidate Lalduhoma meets Governor Hari......

ZPM storms to power in Mizoram; CM Zoramthanga loses his seat

The Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) stormed to power in Mizoram by dethroning the Mizo National Front (MNF) bagging 27 seats in the 40-member House on Monday. IMAGE: The Zoram People's Movement......

Why India Inc still fears MNCs

Business reacted with caution to the reforms of 1991, and demanded protection from multinationals and imports.Twenty-five years later, traces of that demand can still be found, reports Bhupesh......

Modi says make in India, but even 'thalis' are from China

Image: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the launch of the Make in India Mission at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. Photograph: PIB Even as India's business elite gathered in New Delhi to pledge their......

Death of the classical music industry

The ageless voice of vocalist Prabha Atre floats off the speakers at the head office of Ninaad Records. The niche music label is in the process of putting together a two-series album comprising......

Salaried person with home loan? File ITR-2

In an hour-long chat on rediff.com, tax expert Vikas Gandhi responded to readers' queries on tax and investment. Here is the transcript:Vikas. Gandhi says,Good evening friends and welcome back to......

Holi Songs You Haven't Heard

Do yourself a favour and let's NOT play Holi to the same handful of Holi songs each year. There's so much more than Holi Ke Din Dil Khil Jaate Hain (Sholay) or Rang Barse (Silsila)! There are over......

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire. S P Balasubrahmanyam passed away in his 75th year, and so we celebrate the singer with 75 of his top songs, in a multi-part......

He enriched the world with his magical voice

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions.Siva Sankar pays a tribute to S P......

'It feels great to be part of something never tried before'

'We shot the action sequences for 25 days at a stretch, 14 hours everyday.'  'I had to wear the full uniform -- including the belt, the helmet and boots -- and carry real guns. It was quite......

Anju to lead India's challenge

Ace long jumper Anju Bobby George would lead India's challenge in the Asian Grand Prix series to be held in Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand later this month, the Athletics Federation of India......

Readers wishes to John Wright

Name:satya Message:Dear John, Thank You for doing a terrific job with the Indian Team. I hope you continue the good work and see the team achieve even greater laurels. You are without doubt the......

Top seeds have it easy at All India Open Chess

Barring two surprises when higher seeds K Visweswaran and C J Aravind were held by lower rated Uttam Sharma and Hari Babu respectively, the second round of the Dr Mahalingam Sathabishekam FIDE......