Can Congress reverse fortunes after 2 consecutive LS poll defeats?

Entering the Lok Sabha poll fray after two successive defeats with its political image considerably dented, the Congress faces a tough battle for its very survival this election as it fights a......

Local leadership void poses threat to BJP's success in Telangana polls

After being trumped by rival Congress in Karnataka in the May assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party pinning its hopes on Telangana to form a government in one of the five southern states ahead......

Can Modi's popularity secure victory for BJP in Rajasthan?

The Bharatiya Janata Party is expected to bank heavily on the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the development projects launched at the Centre as it heads into the Rajasthan assembly......

Will Gehlot-Sachin rift spoil Cong's prospects of retaining Rajasthan?

Will the welfare schemes launched by the Ashok Gehlot government in Rajasthan be enough to win the state for the Congress? IMAGE: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot with Congress leader Sachin......

A SWOT analysis on reverse mortgage loans

The draft operational guidelines circulated by National Housing Bank (NHB), lays down the various aspects of reverse mortgage loans for senior citizens. Under this scheme, any senior citizen owning......

Investing in an IPO may get you good returns but tread with caution

In the past eight years, 283 companies have raised money via IPO and 157 are yet to return any profit to their investors. Before investing in an initial public offer (IPO), retail investors......

Indian pharma: A SWOT analysis

It is often said that the pharma sector has no cyclical factor attached to it. Irrespective of whether the economy is in a downturn or in an upturn, the general belief is that demand for drugs is......

The energy sector: A SWOT analysis

The energy sector has witnessed mixed news during the current fiscal so far. While crude prices firmed up in the global market, the government's freeze on prices of petro-products affected margins......

Mismatched 2 Review: Needs More Laughs

The youngsters in Mismatched look like angels.There are no bullies, no mean girl cliques -- they are all a mostly cheerful, helpful, clean-cut lot, for whom kissing and mild swearing is about as......

SWOT: Sri Lanka have an overflowing cup of worries ahead of WC

Sri Lanka's victory in the 1996 World Cup is a dusty memory now. But the Islanders will draw some inspiration from the fact their build-up to that tournament, which was also a sub-continental......

Australia's SWOT Analysis: Slow bowling is an issue but...

Photograph: Kind Courtesy ICC World Cup/X Never judge a book by its cover and rule out an Australian cricket team from title contention at your own peril, are the two old concrete jungle sayings.......

England SWOT: Buttler's men have Stokes' fire; Spin remains a concern

IMAGE: With Ben Stokes returning to the line-up, the Jos Buttler-led defending champions enter the World Cup as one of the favourites. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters With Ben Stokes......

SWOT Analysis: Team India buoyed by strong squad, but...

  IMAGE: India go into the World Cup in form and as the No 1 ODI team. Photograph: BCCI An emphatic performance in the Asia Cup followed by a dominant show with the willow against Australia in......

Can coach Pandit lead KKR to their third IPL trophy?

IMAGE: Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Punjab Kings in their tournament opener on Saturday. Photograph: KKR/Twitter Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders would bank on Chandrakant Pandit's......