Why is Modi still so popular?

Will a time come when people will look beyond what they see as Modi's strengths and begin to wonder why they have got poorer or sicker under his rule, asks Vir Sanghvi.   It is a question......

Sabarimala verdict brings a new dawn

'What the Sabarimala majority verdict has done is to elevate the principle of equality over all others, including the right to worship, and declared that this will be the litmus test of all......

In life and death, Vajpayee's influence looms large over BJP

Only on Wednesday, in his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Modi said he wants to resolve the Kashmir issue through Vajpayee's doctrine of "Insaniyat, Kashmiriyat, Jamhooriyat" – a......

US renames Pacific Command as US Indo-Pacific Command

In recognition of the increasing connectivity between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, the Trump administration on Thursday renamed the to US Indo-Pacific Command. The move is also reflective of the......

Domestic MFs anchoring more listings as issue sizes shrink

Domestic mutual funds (MFs) have underpinned demand for most public floats this year, dominated by small- and mid-sized initial public offerings (IPOs). Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Of......

A P&W story: From giving wings to aviation in India to Go First grounding

Its association with India is over 70 years old and spans both civil and military aviation. Photograph: Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters The Douglas DC-3 transport aircraft used by the air force beginning......

Capex in Q1 could be close to Rs 1.5 trillion

The Centre’s capital expenditure (capex) outlay for the April-June quarter (first quarter, or Q1) of 2022-23 (FY23) could be close to Rs 1.5 trillion, Business Standard has learnt.......

Why does India fail to attract foreign investments in oil & gas?

Why does the world’s fastest-growing major consumer of energy fail to attract investments in oil and gas? This is a question worth pondering after private sector conglomerate Reliance......

3rd Test PHOTOS: India crush England in epic 434-runs victory

Images from Day 4 of the third Test between India and England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Sunday SCORECARD IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates his double century. Photograph:......

Djokovic has a 'special connection' with India

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic expressed his desire to be part of a programme to help young kids in India take up tennis. Photograph: Novak Djokovic/Instagram Novak Djokovic says he has a 'special......

Malan's ton earns England series victory over New Zealand

SCORECARD IMAGE: England's Dawid Malan celebrates scoring a century during the fourth One-Day International against New Zealand at Lord's Cricket Ground, London, on Friday. Photograph: Matthew......

Asia Cup PIX: India crush Sri Lanka; seal spot in final

Images from the Asia Cup Super 4 match between India and Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday, September 12. SCORECARD IMAGE: Ravindra Jadeja picked up two......

PICS: Kohli puts India in command with 29th Test ton

IMAGES from Day 2 of the second Test between India and the West Indies at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, on Friday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Virat Kohli celebrates scoring his 29th hundred on......