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Why Modi Should Thank Indira Gandhi

If Indira Gandhi hadn't targeted the RSS, Narendra Modi wouldn't be sitting pretty with his second majority and looking at a third, asserts Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Narendra Modi at the foundation......

Restoring India's Botanic Heritage

With over 3,000 species of plants, 26 interconnected lakes and the 250-year-old Great Banyan Tree -- the largest in the world -- the Indian Botanic Garden is a veritable treasure, discovers Payal......

'You are ruining an entire generation'

'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.''Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance,......

The Birth Of BJP, Child Of Largest NGO

Immediately following its ban being lifted on July 11, 1949, the RSS began debating entering politics in the pages of its house organ, The Organiser. Thus was born the Jana Sangh/BJP, points......

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

The 78-year-old Naveen is on the cusp of creating history. He must win the forthcoming assembly polls to become India's longest-serving chief minister, a record held by Sikkim's Pawan Kumar......

India readies plan to be a global semiconductor giant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for a Rs 27,000-crore semiconductor assembly and test facility in Assam's Morigaon district on Wednesday. Photograph: ANI Photo......

'You should have a mix of equity, gold, fixed income'

''Returns can be very variable in equity markets.''That is why I tell small investors don't put 100 per cent of your money in equities, even if you are young.' Illustration: Dominic......

How Air India Got Funds To Buy Planes

'The funds were arranged from multiple banks at a very competitive rate and converted into dollars at the best rates.' Photograph: Punit Paranjpe/Reuters Air India has sealed a $70 billion deal......

Banks' Romance With Profit Will End In March

The drop in net interest margin will separate the men from the boys, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Posting record profits has become a habit for Indian......

How Will Economy Perform In Samvat 2079?

The likelihood is that India will maintain a moderately upbeat economic tempo -- well short of tearaway growth, explains T N Ninan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Writing a year ago at......

Why Shah Rukh Needed Action To Revive His Career

Shah Rukh had outgrown the roles that made him a star -- the menacing, obsessive lover in Darr, the regular guy in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na or the new age boyfriend in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.By the......

'So Many Landmark Indian Films Are Crying Out To Be Restored'

'...and showcased in their original beauty.' IMAGE: G Aravindan's classic Thamp. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film Heritage Foundation Shivendra Singh Dungarpur promotes the cause of film restoration......

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

As much as we enjoy and write reams and reams about our amazement at the Kantara climax, 30 years on from now, will we remember these portions more fondly or the ones where Shiva is simply hanging......

Australia's Road to U19 World Cup final!

IMAGE: Like opponents India, Australia too entered the final of the U19 World Cup undefeated. Photographs: ICC/X After 21 days and 40 matches, India and Australia will battle it out for supremacy......

'Your moment can arrive anytime, anywhere'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Australian Open/X The 43-year-old Rohan Bopanna etched his name in the history book on Saturday as he became the oldest man in the Open Era to clinch a major men's......

'What a rollercoaster! Proud of the run I had'

IMAGE: Sumit Nagal had a dream run at the Australian Open before crashing out in Round 2 on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Photograph: Tennis Australia/Jay Town/Vince Caligiuri Sumit Nagal's......

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon?A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's......

World Cup Final PIX: Surya Kirans' grand display lights up Motera

IMAGE: After the toss, the Indian Air Force’s aerobatic team put up a thrilling show for the packed Narendra Modi Stadium. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters With a packed crowd below......

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