How BJP Won 1 Seat In Kerala

At least one commentator felt that both the BJP's reach and popularity had been underestimated in Kerala. They have shown systematic gain; one that seems personality-neutral and therefore......

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

If Pitroda's blunder cost him his office, what should the BJP's unrepentant attitude cost it? asks Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi holds a roadshow for the......

Sam Pitroda quits as Cong's overseas chief after row over remarks

Congress leader Sam Pitroda on Wednesday resigned as the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress after his controversial remarks spurred the Bharatiya Janata Party to label the party "racist".......

1 year after violence, Manipur is still a divided state

'The kind of situation we are seeing…we don't believe that this can happen in a settled democracy like India' IMAGE: Family and friends of missing Meiteis in Manipur get emotional during a......

Will Mid, Smallcaps Sustain Upward Trend?

131 stocks from the Nifty MidCap 150 index, and 211 stocks from the Nifty SmallCap 250 index are seen trading above the long-term moving average as of date. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

It's back to the drawing board for payment banks

RBI's exercise will take into account standards of governance, the viability of the payment bank (PB) business model, and changes, if any, if needed. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The......

Can Uday Shankar Recreate At Reliance-Disney What He Did In Star TV?

As vice chairman of the Reliance-Walt Disney JV, Uday Shankar is expected to create a content engine that feeds both digital and TV and push up the value. IMAGE: Uday Shankar, president, FICCI,......

Divorce And The Business World

'Being financially independent is crucial.''This spares women a lot of grief if the marriage, especially in large business families, breaks down.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Vandana......

FIFA suspends Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales over kiss

IMAGE: Luis Rubiales planted a kiss on Spanish national player Jenni Hermoso's lips as Rubiales cupped her face with his hands in post-game celebrations. Photograph: Hannah Mckay/Reuters FIFA......

Spain's soccer federation stands by its chief Rubiales

IMAGE: The statement on the Royal Spanish Football Federation website said it would take legal action to defend Luis Rubiales' honour. Photograph: RFEF/Handout/Reuters Spain's soccer federation......

Tendulkar's name used to endorse online medical fraud

IMAGE: The complainant said that he came across online advertisements of a drug company which claimed that the master batter endorsed its product line. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

How Much Did Messi, Ronaldo Charge?

How expensive was this 'picture of the century'?Sandeep Goyal finds out. IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, photographed playing chess together. Photograph: Kind courtesy Louis......