'AAP needs a constructive agenda to govern and seed real improvement'

Despite missteps, Arvind Kejriwal and his party could move beyond an attacking strategy to improve our polity, says Shyam Ponappa  The turn of events that catapulted Arvind......

How the IFS is finding its soul

A number of younger diplomats have begun to search for the soul of the foreign service, to give its members a sense of belonging and pride, observes former ambassador T P Sreenivasan. Every......

5 things to do to tackle NPAs

For stressed loans, the need is to prevent disruption in cash flows from a systemic perspective, conserving employment and assets in untainted enterprises with the potential for recovery, says......

The 'C' word India needs (and it's not cashless)

Cashless transactions need ubiquitous connectivity, which we don't have. And connectivity needs political and administrative convergence, says Shyam Ponappa. Illustrations: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

Brand building: Why oil companies avoid sports stars

Amritha Pillay finds out what keeps state-run oil companies, one of the largest employers of sports champions, from making them the face of their brands. IMAGE: P V Sindhu does not lead any......

How Modi can ensure the success of Digital India

Appropriate policies will increase connectivity much more than spectrum auctions, says Shyam Ponappa. There’s a “List of 10 Things” for realising India’s potential that......

Food, the bond that feeds Crasto-Ponappa's success

IMAGE: Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa, won the Abu Dhabi Masters Doubles title in October 2023. 21-year-old Crasto is set to make her Olympic debut, while it will be 34-year-old Ponnappa's......

Badminton: India women's team assured of historic medal; men lose in quarters

IMAGE: India blanked Hong Kong riding on wins from double Olympic-medallist P V Sindhu, Ashmita Chaliha and the doubles pair of Ashwini Ponappa and Tanisha Crasto. Photograph: Badminton......

Sindhu makes winning comeback as India stun China

IMAGE:  Returning from injury PV Sindhu beat higher ranked Han Yue. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Two-time Olympic-medallist P V Sindhu made a winning return from a lengthy injury......

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 4

Following is India’s schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Wednesday, October 4: ATHLETICS: Photograph: Kind World Neeraj Chopra/X 4:30 am: 35km Race Walk Mixed Team - Manju Rani, Ram......

Sindhu, Prannoy gain a spot in latest BWF rankings

IMAGE: PV Sindhu takes a selfie with fans after winning gold at the Commonwealth Games. Photograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and Thomas Cup winner HS......