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Some people trying to disturb peace by spreading venom of caste politics: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attacked Opposition for spreading venom in society in the name of caste and asked people to thwart such conspiracies with a view to strengthening the shared......

Tsari Yatra May Help Ease India China Tensions

Why can't the Indian government propose to the Chinese a corridor circumambulating the Holy Mountain where people from both sides could perform the yatra again? asks Claude Arpi. IMAGE: India's......

OpenAI whistleblower's mother says he was 'murdered', Musk backs charge

The mother of Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former OpenAI researcher who was found dead after accusing the company of violating copyright laws, alleged that her son was 'murdered' and demanded an......

How History Will Remember Dr Singh

Manmohan Singh represented the finest aspects of India, asserts Aakar Patel. IMAGE: Then prime minister Manmohan Singh with former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee before their meeting to......

Vijayan responds to BJP leader's 'Kerala mini-Pakistan' remark

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday vehemently criticised Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane for calling Kerala a "mini Pakistan" and said his remarks were highly "provocative and......

What Are New RBI Governor's Challenges?

'Challenge is basically near-term growth as the outlook has turned a bit adverse.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra during the 54th GST Council......

'God Save Insurance Industry'

'Some of the astounding proposals, if translated into statutory provisions, would be suicidal.''This would not be a wonder cure for increasing insurance penetration and only result in mushrooming......

Beware! Markets Headed For Downturn

Trumponomics, poor growth, and high valuation certainly don't make a bullish recipe for Indian markets, warns Debashis Basu. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The Indian stock......

US SEC summons Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar in bribery case

Adani group founder and chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar have been summoned to explain their stand on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) allegation of paying $265 million (Rs......

Coming! Purge In EV 2 Wheeler Market

'Price competition is fierce, with many companies selling at zero margin.''This pricing pressure is challenging smaller companies and will likely drive some out of the market over time.' Kindly......

Dress Like A Bollywood DIVA This NYE

It's time to welcome 2025 with a whole lot of style and sass. This New Year's Eve, don't forget make a grand entry by keeping your best fashion foot forward. Namrata Thakker gives you some tips.......

When Shah Rukh Khan Sold A Dream

'I like to sell a dream.''I like to tell stories. I'm a very good storyteller.''I can convert the most boring topic into a riveting tale.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan and Gayatri Joshi in Swades.......

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

There is quite a variety of subjects turning up on OTT, as film-makers are freed from the box office pressure. But there is still no getting away from casting movie stars in made-for-streaming......

'My Father Was First Entertainer I Knew'

'He showed me how much joy there is in being the person in the middle of a party.''He taught me how to be confident and vulnerable at the same time.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Red Sea Film......

Bandish Bandits 2 Review: Music Saves The Show

The many episodes in which the characters discuss quarrel, sulk and rehearse would have been boring were it not for the music, observes Deepa Gahlot. The first season of Bandit Bandits (2020) was......

Rohit Sharma: I stood down; was not dropped!

'The chat that I had with the coach and selector was very simple. That I am not able to score runs, there is no form, it is an important match and we need a player with form.' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma......

High Drama On Day 1 At SCG

A survivalist's mindset sees Indian batsmen fail again on the first day of the SCG Test. Scorecard IMAGE: Scott Boland celebrates Rishabh Pant's wicket. He finished with figures of 4 for 31 in......

PIX: Djokovic-Kyrgios lose in doubles

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic with Nick Kyrgios were beaten by top seeds Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus, who advanced to the quarter-finals. Photographs: Brisbane International/Instagram Grigor Dimitrov......

'Maintaining My Rating Is Challenging'

'There are several talented players like R Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agrawal, so the future is certainly bright.' IMAGE: Koneru Humpy, the 2024 FIDE Women's World Rapid Champion.......

Draconian decision: Carlsen hits out at Anand, FIDE

For all his good qualities, he is not ready for FIDE job: Magnus Carlsen on Vishy Anand IMAGE: Magnus Carlsen called the officials "robots" who are not capable of making independent decisions.......

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