OBC survey demand puts Shivraj Chouhan back in reckoning in MP

According to BJP sources, the party propped up Chouhan in its election campaign when the Congress plank of promising to conduct a caste census started finding resonance with the OBCs. IMAGE:......

Above-normal rainfall likely in Sep but won't wipe deficit: IMD

Monsoon in August was almost 24 per cent below normal, which was the sixth driest August since 1901. It came on the back of a 7-per cent monsoon shortfall in July. IMAGE: Laboureres plant saplings......

Will turncoats, pandemic mar BJP's chances in Goa?

If pandemic (mis)management threatened to dominate Goa’s electoral discourse, the BJP is up against a deeper structural issue in its organisation, created by the fact that a majority of the......

Why the BJP brass chose inexperienced Dhami in Uttarakhand

Governance strategies can take a back seat, but the last word hasn’t been said on how the BJP leadership will address Dhami’s lack of experience, reports Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE:......

Festival season fail to light up apparel sales, consumer durables shine

Sales of apparel were a mixed bag this festive season while those of consumer durables saw an uptick with mobiles, laptops, and air conditioners being in demand. Photograph: Shannon......

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

The story of Sahara India Pariwar founder Subrata Roy, who died in Mumbai on Nov­ember 14 aged 75, is the stuff of movies - of a spectacular rise and an equally spectacular fall. Photograph:......

After missing 1st shot at listing, firms re-file DRHPs with lower size

Companies, which missed out on listing earlier, are giving it another shot but with significantly-reduced issue sizes. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In the recent past, companies such as......

Amid global headwinds, gold gives 16.1% returns

Gold, the safest haven amid the ongoing uncertainty, also emerged as one of the most lucrative investment options in financial year 2022-23 with an impressive return of 16.1 per cent in rupee......

Why She Is Worth A Kill

Photograph: Kind courtesy Tanya Maniktala/Instagram From A Suitable Boy to Kill, it has been rollercoaster ride for Tanya Maniktala. “The journey has taught me a lot and I am so grateful for......

'Scale at which this scam operates is shocking'

'There is an eminently fertile ground that perpetrators must be finding in our society.' IMAGE: Shriya Pilgaonkar, left, seen here with Tanuja Chandra, at the screening of Wedding.con. Photograph:......

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: All Sass No Soul

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo overdoses on sex, violence and drugs without an inkling of plot or purpose, feels Sukanya Verma. When Homi Adajania conceived Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo in 2015, it was a......

Bigg Boss 16: Will Vikas Get Eliminated? PREDICT!

Last week, it was Ankit Gupta’s elimination which took everyone by surprise. The handsome actor had to leave the house not because of fewer votes from the audience; he was voted out by the......

Global Chess: Carlsen beaten by clock, Giri draws

IMAGE: World Number One Magnus Carlsen takes on Alireza Firouzja. Photograph: Tech Mahindra Global Chess League Day two at the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League Season 2 featured a highly......

Champions League PIX: Inter Milan hold Man City to goalless draw; PSG win

Images from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday. IMAGE: Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan misses a chance to score against Inter Milan during the Champions League match at Etihad......

How close is Joe Root to breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record?

Photograph: Kind Courtesy England Cricket/X On Saturday, Joe Root moved a step closer to one of the most celebrated records in cricket, held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Root notched his......

US Open: Bopanna-Ebden beat Dutch pair in opener

IMAGE: India’s Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden made it to the men's doubles second round at the US Open, beating Sander Arends and Robin Haase of the Netherlands at......

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 5

IMAGE: Lakshya Sen turned in a scintillating display to beat Indonesia's world No. 4 Jonatan Christie in the Olympics men’s singles badminton competition and make the pre-quarter-finals on......