Is India Still A Democracy?

Today in 2024, the BJP jails its opponents during an election and still believes, or at least wants us to believe, that it is only following the rules of democracy, asserts Aakar Patel. IMAGE:......

49.9% New MPs In 2019

Nearly half of the MPs elected in the 2019 general elections in India were first-timers. IMAGE: The 17th Lok Sabha in session, February 10, 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo/Sansad TV   India has a......

181 VCs, academicians accuse Rahul of spreading falsehood

As many as 181 academicians, including vice chancellors and former VCs, have accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of spreading "falsehood" regarding the appointment process for university heads and......

Is Modi's Authoritarianism Good For India?

We need not spend much time going over what this government has done and is doing to the Opposition, by misusing the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI. There is a daily update on that, notes......

Is The Golden Decade For Indian Markets Over?

Have the markets already played out their dynamics before the economy has even properly taken off?Are we now destined for a period of mediocre returns despite a strong economy? asks Akash Prakash.......

India 15th in top 25 AI nations but has 'greatest upward potential'

India may be 15th among the top 25 Artificial Intelligence nations, but it has the ‘the greatest upward potential’ according to research by Tufts University’s business school, the......

'Investing is a loser's game'

'In investing, you have to first make sure you don't make big mistakes.''I would advise small investors to be systematic, don't be arbitrary; don't be on either end of the risk spectrum.''Don't go......

10 Safe Stocks To Bet In Volatile Market

10 high dividend paying stocks across sectors that are expected to maintain or even increase their pay-outs in FY23 thanks to faster earnings growth in the last four quarters. Kindly note the......

'My mom didn't let me watch a lot of Hindi films'

'Something which is just entertaining you continuously is not giving you a moment to pause, reflect or think.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Konkona Sensharma/Instagram Do you know which directors......

'Keeravaaniji Is A True Representation Of India'

'Keeravaaniji doesn't work in isolation.''He responds to stories, situations and the emotional core of a film.'That's why his tunes are so different. 'Unchiseled emotional masterpieces.' IMAGE: M......

SLB Campaigns For BAFTAs For Gangubhai

IMAGE: Alia Bhatt in and as Gangubai Kathiawadi. Sanjay Leela Bhansali delivered his first ever masterclass at the home of British cinema, BAFTA, as part of the BAFTA Awards campaign for Gangubai......

The Last Day When Vikram Gokhale Worked

'No matter how old or ill you may be, your thirst to excel as an actor remains intact.' IMAGE: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Director Sabbir Khan and Vikram Gokhale on the sets of the latter's last film......

'All sacrifices are worth it' for India's youngest Olympian in Paris

'This is just the beginning and I have a long long way to go. I am really excited to know what more I can do in 2028 and 2032.'   IMAGE: Dhinidhi Desinghu is looking forward to meeting her......

Paris Olympics Will Be HOT!

Athletes and climate experts have expressed concerns that extreme heat could lead to severe health issues, including the risk of sportspeople collapsing or, in the worst-case scenarios, dying......

Yarraji eyes Paris Oly qualification after gold win

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Jyothi Yarraji/Instagram National record holder 100m hurdler Jyothi Yarraji won gold at the Harry Schulting Games at Vught, the Netherlands, as she achieved success in......

Sumit Nagal eyes Olympic glory next

IMAGE: Having broken into the top-100, Sumit Nagal sets his eyes on the Olympics. Photograph: Ciro De Luca/Reuters His dream of being inside the global top-100 has been realised but Sumit Nagal is......

Shubman Gill Is 2023's Google Star!

IMAGE: Shubman Gill stars on Google's 2023 rankings. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters In a twist that defied expectations, the global stage of Google's 'most searched athletes' in 2023......