North East Win Modi's Success Story

The North East is a sizeable success story for the Modi government politically and for the BJP electorally.It will be an unpleasant surprise if they choose to blow it, bowing to their basic,......

Merry X'mas: 125-yr-old Srinagar church reopens after 30 yrs

The bells started ringing and the faithful gathered for mass prayer as the Saint Lukes church here -- one of the oldest in Kashmir -- came alive after three decades on Wednesday just ahead of......

Unlock 1: Malls, hotels, shrines set to reopen amid rise in cases

A token system for regulated entry and no physical offerings like 'prasad' will be some of the norms as shopping malls, religious places, hotels and restaurants are set to reopen in most states......

Why the lockdown should not be extended

'Is it sustainable?''Or is it like an overdose of a medicine that saves your life in the short run but kills you through long-lasting side-effects?' asks Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Union Minister of......

Analysts Bullish On Mid, Small-Cap Stocks

A lot of mid and small-caps are in the bubble zone and command high valuation and have corrected sharply. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   The mid and small-cap indices -- down over......

Volkswagen's Taigun can be segment killer, if priced aggressively

Volkswagen's new SUV is set to lock horns with half a dozen rivals, says Pavan Lall. IMAGE: Volkswagen's new SUV Taigun.  All Photographs: Kind courtesy, Volkswagen India Ever since it......

Smart homes are now within your budget

Whether you have a two bedroom or three bedroom house, you can convert it into a smart home starting at Rs 60,000 to Rs 70,000.Tinesh Bhasin reports Imagine that you are going out on a long......

Volkswagen T-Roc: In the presence of true power

Quality-wise, and on the fun-to-drive scale, the T-Roc is in a league of its own, notes Pavan Lall. Photographs: Kind courtesy Volkswagen India/Twitter T-Roc, Volkswagen's newest entry in the......

The Women We Loved In 2022

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite female performers of 2022. When I look back at 2022 in Hindi films, I see strong women, flawed women, sassy women, broken women, women we can't help but love as......

Thar Review

Thar fails to ignite any excitement on screen, sighs Sukanya Verma. The difference between still and dead distinguishes a Western from an imposter. Where one's mood can change any moment and......

Golden Globes: RRR's Naatu Naatu Wins Best Original Song

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 80th Annual Golden Globe awards. IMAGE: Tony Kushner, Seth Rogen, Judd Hirsch, Gabriel LaBelle, Steven Spielberg, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano and Kristie......

Bloody Brothers Review

Bloody Brothers is watchable, especially in the scenes of its two lead actors trying to work out something from the puny material given to them.Jaideep Ahlawat, who suggests roiling energy and......

Dhoni's successful appeal-rate holds Virat in good stead

'He's someone who has always been very smart with decision making, as far as appeals are concerned as well. I think his word will be the one word that I will trust as far as DRS is concerned' With......

Record-breaker Younis overshadows Malik's returning ton

IMAGE: Shoaib Malik is congratulated by Younis Khan after reaching his century during Day One of the First Test between Pakistan and England in Abu Dhabi. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty......

'It's hard to always expect the middle order to get us out of trouble'

The Indian team awaits a review decision in the third one-dayer against England in Nottingham. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge Livepic/Action Images via Reuters The selectors have much to ponder......

Watling ton as New Zealand turn screw on England

New Zealand's BJ Watling leaves the field at the end of the day's play after scoring a century. Photograph: Philip Brown/Reuters BJ Watling scored a fine century as New Zealand dominated the......

Trent Bridge Test: England fight back in gripping start to Ashes

England roared back in the final session following a feeble batting display as wickets tumbled on a dramatic opening day of the first Ashes Test against Australia at Trent Bridge on Wednesday.......