'Tamil voters don't like to be told what to do'

'Modi is trying avenues to convince people why they should vote for the BJP.' IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra D Modi holds a roadshow with the BJP's Tamil Nadu president Kuppusamy......

Why anti-Rupala stir by Rajputs won't dent BJP fortress

'For voters, PM Narendra Modi's name and developmental works in Rajkot are enough reasons to support the BJP' IMAGE: BJP's nominee from Gujarat's Rajkot Lok Sabha seat Parshottam Rupala.......

Mandya: Can Kumaraswamy win where his son lost in 2019 polls?

A contest between a former chief minister and a political greenhorn is being projected as a battle between an "outsider" and a "local" by the ruling Congress, raising the stakes for Janata......

Only Arunachal seat where non-tribals hold the key

Diganta Moran does not have the right to purchase land in Arunachal Pradesh where he was born and brought up, but he has the right to vote. IMAGE: Artists perform during the 'Lekang Solung......

India moved fewer people to non-agri jobs than most neighbouring nations

India has managed to move a smaller share of its working-age population away from farm-related work than many of its neighbours. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri......

RBI's 90 Year Journey

Sir Osborne Smith was the first governor of the Reserve Bank, serving from April 1, 1935, to June 30, 1937. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi releases a commemorative coin at the 90th......

India's forex kitty jumps to all-time high of $645.58 bn

India's foreign exchange reserves increased $2.95 billion to $645.58 billion for the week ended March 29, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters This is......

FDI Declines From Pandemic Highs

Net inflows were $18.4 billion for the rolling 12-month period ended January 2024 compared to $32.7 billion for the rolling 12-month period ended January 2023. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

Patience and empathy drive new and improved Ishan Kishan

IMAGE: Ishan Kishan hit a 34-ball 69 in Mumbai Indians' successful chase against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday. He is currently the leading run-getter for MI with 161 runs from five......