'Difference between NDA and INDIA is a mere 50 seats'

'Someone who cannot even take his cabinet into confidence, how will he take the NDA alliance into confidence?' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs his first Union Cabinet meeting at the......

Is The Indian Republic Dead?

Will January 22 mark a point of no return for our Constitutional secularism? asks Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi arrives to lay the foundation stone for multiple......

Narayana Murthy Is Absolutely Right!

Get more people working, get more people working in modern manufacturing and services in our cities, and get people working better and longer, suggests Naushad Forbes, past president, CII. IMAGE:......

Asked about leader of united Opposition, Chidambaram says...

Ahead of the crucial Bengaluru meeting, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday exuded confidence that the Opposition, by staying united, can certainly challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi......

Trump's Tariff Tussle With India

'While criticising India's high tariffs, Mr Trump stated he would impose reciprocal taxes on Indian products if re-elected.''However, since India's tariffs follow WTO rules, Mr Trump's actions......

The Political Mindset On Jobs Needs Change

The challenge is to enhance opportunities for people to generate livelihoods through entrepreneurship, both big and small, argues R Jagannathan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   A......

Why Are Banks Wooing You?

When he didn't respond (Mr Saver has lost count of how many relationship managers he has had in the past few years!), the gentleman landed up at his doorstep and started pleading with him to open......

Tatas to pay Rs 2700 cr in cash for Air India, take over Rs 15,300 cr of debt

Tata Sons will retake Air India -- the airline it founded nearly 90 years back -- as the government accepted its winning bid of Rs 18,000 crore to acquire 100 per cent of the debt-laden State-run......

Saluting Kader Khan

'Kader Khan could be horribly intimidating, impossibly silly, achingly human and, sometimes, all at once.''I was drawn to his magic and magnetism even when I didn't know he was behind it,' recalls......

We won't see the likes of Aretha Franklin again

'To say Aretha ticked all the boxes when it came to voice technique is like calling Cristiano Ronaldo an efficient footballer,' says Kanika Datta. IMAGE: Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul,......

'I had almost become a mechanic...'

'Today, the world has changed. You have to be very persistent.' 'You need to have a talent that is your 'X' factor -- be it in any field.' Aarambh actor Rajniesh Duggal tells us what his 'X' factor......

'If I can incorporate action in my dance, it's a dream come true'

'Both Jackie Chan and I come from middle class families. He had one goal: to provide meaningful movies to people.' 'He calls himself a cheap action star. He would say, 'I used to do cheap......

'Dhawan doesn't get credit he deserves'

IMAGE: Shikhar Dhawan's brilliant performances in ICC 50-over tournaments has earned him the 'Mr ICC' tag. Photograph: Hannah Peters/Getty Images Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri reckons......

You can't apply domestic coaching module in IPL: KKR coach Pandit

IMAGE: Six-time Ranji Trophy winning coach Chandrakant Pandit is ready to mould himself within permissible limits when he dons the hat of Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach in IPL 2023. Photograph:......

This is a captain whose commitment to his team is absolute

Under Kohli, playing cricket will now be about winning, not avoiding defeat. India will not just be liked or admired -- it will be respected and feared.A country whose stars were labeled 'talented'......

Football Extras: 'Trophies more important for United than top four'

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Although Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits a league title challenge is unrealistic this season, he backs the......

Why Red Bull could pull out of F1 after 2015

Daniel Ricciardo of Red Bull Racing makes a pit stop during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix. Photograph: Mark Thompson/Getty Images A Red Bull advisor warned that the team could pull out of......