'I Would Have Even Defeated Modi In Ayodhya'

'The 2024 general elections proved that UP is not Gujarat.' IMAGE: Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav with Awadhesh Prasad in Ayodhya. Photograph: ANI Photo If there is one defeat that the......

'No Nation Will Question Our Power'

'No enemy will doubt our might.' Expressing his gratitude to the American people for their outpouring of love and support following the assassination attempt on him, Donald J Trump has said that......

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

A fortnight after he became the face of the Indian soldier in the Kargil war, on July 8, 1999, Vikram Batra died. He was mortally wounded after fighting through the night while recapturing Peak......

Lok Sabha polls end with over 62% voting in the last phase

The marathon polling process to elect the 18th Lok Sabha ended on Saturday with the seventh phase of elections witnessing an approximate voter turnout of 62.36 per cent, amid clashes between......

'Banking system has learnt lessons from 2008 crisis'

'They have since only tried to improve systems. Also, with regulatory guidance from time to time, we are in a position to assess a situation and react in time.' Photograph: Rupak De......

'Disinflationary stance allows for rate cuts'

'Investment creates capacity and reduces inflation. Income, employment, and savings rise.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Ashima Goyal, an external member of the RBI's monetary policy......

Interim Budget: No, Just A True Vote On Account!

She has shown shrewdness, sensitivity, and courage.All of these will be needed in ample quantities for the real challenge that will emerge after the elections, notes Shreekant Sambrani. IMAGE:......

Likely surge in prices due to Red Sea attacks: FinMin

Prices may go up because of higher energy costs, caused by the rise in shipping charges, with commercial vessels taking a longer route to avoid the troubled Red Sea region, the finance ministry......

Women Of My Billion Review: Honest And Hopeful

Women Of My Billion is stark and disturbing, but at the end of it Srishti Bakshi is still able to say, 'My India is not beyond repair', observes Deepa Gahlot. There are certain realities of......

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

'The world needs Gandhi now more than any other time in history.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Pratik Gandhi/Instagram Nothing succeeds like success. Ask Pratik Gandhi whose career received a boost......

'You've To Choose Your Battles Carefully'

'If you are a strong-minded, opinionated woman, scars are inevitable.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Geetika Tyagi/Instagram After speaking about her new film Yes Papa, about a survivor of child......

Lootere Review: No Jack Sparrow Here!

Lootere deserves points for originality and novelty, observes Deepa Gahlot. A few days ago, there was drama on the high seas when the Indian Navy rescued an Indian ship from pirates. Before the......

Manu Bhaker only bright spot on dismal day for India's shooters

Manu Bhaker enters her first Olympic final; salvages India's underwhelming day in shooting IMAGE: India’s Manu Bhaker marched into the final of women’s 10m air pistol event at the......

Olympics: Onus on young Indian shooters to end medal drought

The national shooting federation NRAI chose current form over pedigree to pick the squad for the mega event and it will be hoping they hit the bullseye at the National Shooting Centre in......

World champions India eye winning start in Sri Lanka

IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav-led India start as the big favourites against Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series starting in Pallekele on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI India's newly-forged......

'The trend started in Tokyo will continue in Paris'

IMAGE: India's hockey forward Sukhjeet Singh is set to make his Olympic debut in Paris. Photograph: Sukhjeet Singh/Instagram Indian hockey forward Sukhjeet Singh is unfazed by the pressure of......

I am not going to make mistakes of Tokyo in Paris: Manika Batra

'I have learned many things from the last Olympics, and I am not going to make those mistakes again. My mindset has changed since then, I am calmer and have more confidence' Photographs: Kind......