'Taxing Billionaires Is Not A Bad Idea'

'If we want real democracy, the economy itself will need to be democratised.' IMAGE: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra D Modi holds a roadshow for the Lok Sabha elections in Varanasi,......

'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......

For tribals in Nagarhole forest, election is about vote for sops

Crammed into a tiny room and learning for about five to six hours may not be what children look forward to. But it's obvious that the seven-odd children, aged between 3 and 10, are really happy to......

'No basis in the claim that poverty is down to 5%'

'Without a poverty line, how are we to know whether poverty is the same, or it has come down or it has gone up?' IMAGE: A homeless girl asks for alms outside a coffee shop in Mumbai. Photograph:......

Apple Stores Will Up Brand Value Of Its Chosen Addresses

'If they are taking marquee locations and, say, are paying 50 per cent higher rent, those locations will see a spurt in rates as well.' IMAGE: Apple CEO Tim Cook poses for a selfie with a customer......

Facebook vs Facebake/Facecake and IPR violations in India

In a country like India, where counterfeit items are sold in every nook and corner, the regulation of trademark infringement poses a big challenge. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Earlier......

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

If there is a morality tale here, it is that debt and death spare no king. IMAGE: Vikram Kothari. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Vikram Kothari had two coronations, first as the Gutkha......

Enforcing A Ban On Cryptos Is IMPOSSIBLE

Traders who pay in rupees generate over Rs 50 crore in daily cryptocurrency volumes.Indians actually invest a great deal more in forex-denominated trades, observes Devangshu Dutta, explaining why......

'Rishi was never a friend to his children'

Delivering on his commitment to bring fresh parings this season, Karan Johar welcomed yesteryear divas Zeenat Aman and Neetu Kapoor to Koffee With Karan. With coffee cups in their hands and broad......

2023's Must Watch Movies From Around The World

2023 was a good year for international cinema with many strong films premiering at the Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Toronto film festivals. In the post-pandemic situation, as restrictions were......

Bigg Boss: 'Everyone gave me tremendous respect'

'My emotions overflowed inside the Bigg Boss house and there is a reason for this: For 13 years, I have not shown my emotional side to the world.' After Hansal Mehta's thrilling Web series Scoop......

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you. A lot has changed since the 2019......

Sania Mirza's New Nameplate

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sania Mirza/Instagram Sania Mirza is radiating happiness on social media, sharing a collection of photos showcasing her life's current joys.   The retired tennis......

Gaza War: Cricket club to rescue of Indian researchers in Israel

IMAGE: Israeli firefighters extinguish a car which caught on fire after a rocket was launched from the Gaza Strip in Ashkelon. Photograph: Nir Elias/Reuters A cricket club in the southern Israeli......