Kovind's report moots simultaneous LS, assembly polls as first step

A high-level panel on Thursday recommended simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days in its report on......

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

If Modi wants to leave a real legacy, breaking India's strategic triangulation would be the real gift, notes Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish......

TMC's Sandeshkhali strongman Shahjahan Sheikh arrested after 55 days

Trinamool Congress strongman Shajahan Sheikh, accused of sexual abuse and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali, was arrested in the early hours of Thursday after being on the run for 55 days that......

BJP delegation meets Kovind-led panel, backs simultaneous polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday pitched for simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies and called for the same voters' list for all polls, as it told the former......

'Some Cooling-Off In Small Caps'

'More than investors, fund houses, and advisors have raised caution and limited flows on small-and mid-caps.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Markets have seen a volatile few weeks as......

Improving metrics keep Street positive on stocks of public-sector banks

Public sector banks (PSBs) have delivered significant outperformance over the past three years and the sector has been re-rated. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Given the growth and......

'India is a bright spot. Lot of hope for next two decades'

'China is somewhat disappointing in its recovery, and slow growth, and India is reporting strong growth numbers.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Linde Plc Linde Plc is bullish on India's growth story......

Margin, demand woes may deflate tyre makers

The margins of tyre manufacturers could come under pressure given the rise in rubber prices and the moderating demand for tyres. Photograph: Anindito Mukherjee/Reuters In the past three quarters,......

Meet The Fairy Folk Of Bollywood

'Every actor's journey is unique.''It's beautiful but also terrifying because you have to carve your own path.''So if there's somebody to talk it through, it's nice.' IMAGE: Rasika Dugal and Mukul......

Bramayugam Review: Mammootty is Terrifying

Mammootty is towering as the unflinching enigma that prevents Bramayugam from being a middling genre exercise, observes Arjun Menon. Bramayugam is the third directorial feature by Rahul Sadasivan......

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

'I will always cherish the fact that I received the first big award of my life, actually two, in the company of legends for an incredible collaboration.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakesh Chaurasia......

Deepika's Brush With LA

Katrina attends the Red Sea Film Fest... Raai Laxmi enjoys a race... Amyra goes cycling... Photograph: Kind courtesy Deepika Padukone/Instagram Movie stars know just how to mix business with......

From play to policy: Modi dives into gaming world

PM Modi interacts with top Indian gamers; tries his hands on few games Photograph: Kind courtesy ANI/X Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a free-wheeling interaction with some well-known gamers......

Fit Sreejesh says Paris Games won't be his last

The goal-keeper eyes coaching role post retirement. IMAGE: PR Sreejesh will be representing India in his fourth Olympics at the upcoming Paris Games. Photograph: Hockey India Indian men's hockey......

Saudi doesn't need me to wash its image: Nadal

Nadal aims to play at French Open, Olympics IMAGE: Rafael Nadal reached an agreement with Saudi Arabia for a long-term commitment to help grow the sport and inspire a new generation of tennis......

'We are playing our hearts out'

IMAGE: 'Team sport is all about winning trophies, not about individual accomplishments,' says Skipper Rohit Sharma. Photograph: BCCI   Rohit Sharma firmly believes his team's 'time will come'......

Can't see any of my batsman taking backward step: Dravid

IMAGE: Prior to the start of the five-match Test series, coach Rahul Dravid said the Indian players will not play defensively. Photographs: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Head coach Rahul Dravid did......