Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Rival governments in Tamil Nadu expend the most on social welfare schemes, especially targeting women and youth and children, but that money comes only by selling more liquor. There is always the......

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......

How Modi Can Overcome Coalition Challenges

If the concerns over risking political capital are overcome, the long-term gains for the Indian economy will be immense, asserts A K Bhattacharya. IMAGE: Narendra D Modi during the National......

'Time is ripe': Sasikala announces her comeback to politics

V K Sasikala, confidante of late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Sunday dramatically said that it cannot be thought that the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is decimated in view of its......

Gig workers Bill: Unease among startups

A group comprising top tech startups and unicorns has raised several “serious concerns” over a platform-based gig workers Bill proposed by the Karnataka government, saying it would hurt......

Insurance amendment bill may be introduced in Budget session

The government is likely to introduce a bill seeking amendments to the Insurance Act, 1938, during the upcoming Budget session to achieve 'Insurance for All by 2047'. Illustration: Dominic......

How to make India an electronic & semiconductor products nation

A task force set up by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) for transforming India into an “electronic and semiconductor products” nation is on the verge of......

Fair trade, focus on manufacturing, infra on steel firms' Budget wish list

India's leading steel companies hope the Modi 3.0 Budget will continue the massive capital expenditure currently underway, focusing on infrastructure development, manufacturing, and fair trade.......

Is Katrina Pregnant? Vicky Kaushal Answers

IMAGE: Vicky Kaushal, Tripti Dimri and Ammy Virk. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Vicky Kaushal does not mince his words when he interacts with the media. But when he was asked about......

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Prabhas may be the face of Kalki 2898 AD’s heroics but the real bang for your buck is delivered in Amitabh Bachchan’s indefatigable energy......

What Makes Jeetubhaiya Nervous?

'The makers don't shoot in chunks, it is all in one go with all the characters visible in the frame. This set-up is different from the general shooting style.''To execute this, everyone needs to be......

Deepika Shows Off Her Baby Bump

IMAGE: Deepika Padukone just can't stop glowing. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com "Just three months more," says mom-to-be Deepika Padukone in a witty reply when asked if she is still in......

Lara reveals Hooper's talent surpassed Tendulkar

Photograph: Kind courtesy, Sachin Tendulkar/Instagram West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara revealed a player that he believed was more talented than him and Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar. In his......

When Alcaraz left Djokovic, Wimbledon crowd stunned...

Carlos Alcaraz win four titles from his first four Grand Slam finals, a feat last achieved by Roger Federer. IMAGE: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy on the balcony after winning......

Zimbabwe captain on what helped India ease to big win

IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Shubman Gill put on an unbeaten opening stand of 156 to canter to victory in the 4th T20I on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI/X Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza was not......

Alcaraz-Djokovic in Wimbledon blockbuster repeat final

Sunday's match will be the first Wimbledon repeat final since Djokovic met Roger Federer in the 2014 and 2015 title matches. IMAGE: Serbia's Novak Djokovic uses his racket to play an imaginary......

PICS: England set for thumping win in Anderson farewell

IMAGES from Day 2 of the first Test between England and the West Indies, at Lord's, London, on Thursday. SCORECARD IMAGE: England pacer James Anderson celebrates dismissing Alick Athanaze for......