Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

...Even if it means less democracy, so that their everyday problems get solved? argues R Jagannathan. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra D Modi addresses an election meeting in support......

DRDO Biggest Hindrance To Atmanirbharta In Defence

DRDO's failures over the decades have contributed significantly to India becoming the world's biggest weapons importer, points out Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd). IMAGE: The Indian......

'Why aren't Islamic countries opening gates for Palestinians?'

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Sunday slammed Islamic countries for not opening up their gates for civilians from Gaza who are seeking to flee their homes in the face of an......

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and a Republican presidential aspirant have called his fellow rival Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy a guy who sounds like ChatGPT and described him as an......

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Dubious chargers, poor battery placement and faulty wires are some of the culprits. India’s safety ecosystem is a black hole. Rigorous testing is needed for Indian conditions — beset......

'India will eventually come through'

No government can 'ignore inclusiveness in a democracy', Montek Singh Ahluwalia tells Anjuli Bhargava. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Lunch with BS is a known animal for Montek......

I just called to say I love you

Has the advent of technology made it easier, or more difficult, for brands to communicate with you and your valentine? asks ad guru Sandeep Goyal. IMAGE: Vodafone's Valentine's Day ad. Photograph:......

'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......

Pippa Review: More Pipsqueak

More than the jingoism overkill, it's the tedious tone of telling stories of this genre that hurts Pippa, observes Sukanya Verma. Three siblings find their patriotic voice in 1971. But if you......

A Peek At Swara's Baby Crib

Photograph: Kind courtesy Swara Bhasker/Instagram Swara Bhasker is enjoying her pregnancy, and the shopping for the new arrival has started. The actor gave everyone a glimpse into the crib she has......

'It is only when love dies that you start blaming the other'

'Love, be it between a boy and a girl or your passion for your craft, carries with it no complaints.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Nawazuddin Siddique/Instagram An interview with Nawazuddin Siddiqui......

Olympics: Why Bopanna-Balaji cannot be written off

  IMAGE: At Paris Olympics, it will be Bopanna, who has to do the heavy lifting while partnering Sriram Balaji. Photograph: Antonio Bronic/Reuters Aging like fine wine, Rohan Bopanna is all......

One of the strongest people I know: Nayar backs Shreyas amid career setbacks

IMAGE: Abhishek Nayar hailed Shreyas Iyer's ability to deal with the recent career setbacks . Photograph: BCCI Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians, Kolkata......

Don't want to crib about our bowling in middle of IPL: KKR head coach

IMAGE: KKR head coach Chandrakant Pandit said halfway through the league it’s important to focus on the things that they can control. Photograph: BCCI Their bowling may have come a cropper......

If you lost, take it on the chin rather than crib: Chopra hits out at Pak

IMAGE: Nikhil Chopra hit out at Pakistan for cribbing after their loss to India. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Former Indian cricketer Nikhil Chopra said that Pakistan should accept their......

Bowling in the death is not easy: CSK pacer Deshpande

IMAGE: CSK pacer Tushar Deshpande celebrates a wicket during the IPL 2023 match against Lucknow Super Kings on Monday. Photograph: BCCI Chennai Super Kings' pacer Tushar Deshpande said bowling......