Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

'The West has always opposed a strong nationalist leader in India and Narendra Modi is no exception.''The West prefers weak leaders who are amenable to Western pressure and Mr Modi's independent......

The Watchdog That Didn't Bark

In our mystery the watchdog agencies are silent, but it is the market that has barked and has not stopped barking, notes Aakar Patel. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters One can refer to the......

Who Says Gujarat Is A BJP Bastion?

The Congress won 77 seats or 42% of seats in the 2017 polls. How then can Gujarat be called a BJP bastion, asks Sanjeev Nayyar. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party supremo and Prime Minister Narendra......

How Will History See Today's Supreme Court?

History would not see the institution kindly if it continues to avoid, as appears to be the case, hearing and deciding some of the most pressing issues of our time, asserts Aakar Patel. IMAGE:......

Which MFs to invest in? Here's help

Do things like mutual funds baffle you? Are you aware of the investment options they provide? What are the best mutual funds available in the market? Which funds accrue maximum profits? What are......

Don't get panicky about market corrections

Where is the stock market going? Willit rise further? Or willit crash again? What should a small investor do in such a scenario? Should he hold on to his stocks or sell them? Should he buy stocks......

Lost money in stocks? Claim tax rebate

In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Thursday, tax expert Vikas Gandhi responded to readers' queries on tax and investment. Here is the transcript:Vikas. Gandhi says,Good evening friends and......

Chetan Bhagat: Hello is a masala film with soul

Fans ofauthor Chetan Bhagatgota chance to discuss hisbestsellers like Five Point Someone, One Night @ A Call Centre and The 3 Mistakes of My Life duringa chat on Wednesday. He especially spoke......

Readers' choice on the best, worst actors of 2002

Thu Dec 26 21:01:21 2002 Name:ajit gokhaleCity, Country:usaYour Views:I think Anil kapoor was the best in Nayak.He is an in-depth actor above all the current crop. (I think Amitabh is running out......

Raina heads the most valuable players' list

Shane Watson was the most valuable player of IPL 2008. Who will it be this time? Any of the top five ranked players has a chance, with Suresh Raina being the current favourite. With the IPL league......

'Tendulkar has lost his fighting abilities'

Readers' responses toThe naked and the dead feature: It is SPOT ON.I feel we r saying this day only because of our seniors (namely Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman).Please make no......

'Can Schumacher come back?'

Formula One is in shock.Michael Schumacher's retirement decision has resulted in heartbreak across the globe, and rediff readers too felt let down by the legend's decision. Tributes to the great......

Readers speak out!

Rishi MarkendayIt is 230 in the morning here and I am enjoying the game. I thought that you need to be complimented for your typing speed and your command of english. Do keep up the good work and......

Readers wishes to John Wright

Name:Balakrishnan Sreenivas Message:May this genial man continue as our cricket team for many for years to come. He taught us what real professionalism is. A nation of 1 billion people who are......