The Soldier Who Became A Legend

A fortnight after he became the face of the Indian soldier in the Kargil war, on July 8, 1999, Vikram Batra died. He was mortally wounded after fighting through the night while recapturing Peak......

'I Had Never Asked For Votes Before'

BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar's wife and son who keep themselves far from the political limelight reveal what it is like to campaign for the first time. IMAGE: Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the......

Modi's Edifice Complex

To understand Modi, listen to what he does not say, suggests Prem Panicker. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Narendra D Modi, Amit A Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman and J P Nadda......

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Kerala's election discourse operates surreptitiously.Its explicit face focuses on important national and local issues. At the same time, it seeks to secure apt communal equations to ensure votes,......

Can Ola Electric Cruise to 6,146 Cr IPO?

The Softbank-backed company has set a price band of Rs 72 to Rs 76 per share for the maiden share sale and is expected to test the appetite for new-age loss-making companies. IMAGE: Bhavish......

Future of digital payments in India

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.' IMAGE: Cutlery vendor switches on Paytm at a roadside......

What PhonePe did differently from Paytm

'We went from zero to about 10 million users in three months. Paytm came out with the wallet play and we came out with the UPI play.' IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

Will legalising MSP reduce the import bill for edible oils and pulses?

The protesting farmers’ main demand to legalise the minimum support price (MSP) regime has divided opinion. Photograph: Jason Lee/Reuters One school of thought says it would lead to crop......

'Pressure Of Box Office Is Very High'

'Success is in the hands of the audience. I learn from what they like or dislike, and take the next step further.' IMAGE: Abhinay Deo and Divya Khossla promote Savi. Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar......

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

1999 in Hindi movies marked the end of a vibrant young decade and a gentle promise of electrifying new things to come in the new millennium. Where madcap masala still reigned supreme, morally......

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad. IMAGE:......

Ranbir Or Vicky: Who Will You Watch?

Ranbir, Rashmika, Raveena, Vic, Nic, it's raining movie stars on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.   AnimalWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: Hindi Sandeep Reddy Vanga's......

Ponting reveals Delhi Capitals want an Indian at helm

'They made it pretty clear that they wanted to head in a different direction with someone that could give them a bit more time and a bit more availability through the off-season'.   IMAGE:......

Play all formats with honesty: Gambhir's vision

'I'm a very strong believer in one thing, that if you're good, you should be playing all the three formats' IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir has made his selection process clear by stating his strong belief......

Staff first, money later for new India coach Gambhir

IMAGE: IMAGE: Virat Kohli with Gautam Gambhir at the Eden Gardens during the IPL 2024 season. Photograph:  KKR/Instagram The financial nitty-gritties of Gautam Gambhir's appointment as......

Buttler rues Moeen decision, not toss in loss to India

IMAGE: England's Chris Jordan celebrates a wicket with captain Jos Buttler. Photograph: England Cricket/X England's title defence at the T20 World Cup wilted following a 68-run hammering in the......

Self-doubt killed, Chanu sets sights on another Olympic medal

Fit-again Chanu taking it easy in training while eyeing 90kg plus snatch lift in Paris IMAGE: Pressure is there because in Tokyo, on the first day I got a medal for India. I will try to give my......