Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Constituencies that are going to the polls in the first phase, slated for April 19, have just 19 days for campaigning. Contrast that with those going to polls in the 7th phase, notes N Sathiya......

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......

'Pakistanis see Imran Khan as the saviour'

'Imran Khan's rule was dismal. Despite this, he has become a cult figure.''He sold the dream of a Naya Pakistan to the people of Pakistan, especially the youth, and branded all other politicians as......

Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Polyglot, statesman and scholar, the inscrutable PV Narasimha Rao was often referred to as the Chanakya of Indian politics, the prime minister known for initiating far-reaching economic reforms and......

Sensex can hit 77,000, Nifty 23,500 as bull-run to continue in FY25

Analysts remain bullish on the road ahead for the equity markets, but warn against volatility on account of domestic and global cues. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The upcoming Lok......

Sensex, Nifty hit fresh peaks on firm global cues

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty reached their fresh record highs on Monday, amid optimism in global markets and foreign fund inflows. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters Buying in......

How the markets will fare this week

Global trends, macroeconomic data announcements and the start of the earnings season would be the major drivers for the equity markets in a holiday-shortened week, analysts said. Photograph: Kind......

Profit-booking drags Sensex, Nifty down

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty settled lower for the second straight session on Wednesday due to profit-booking in select banking and auto stocks amid mixed trends from the global......

Holi Fashion Ideas From Katrina, Sara, Janhvi

Dressing up for Holi can be tricky if you're confused about wearing whites or really dressing up. Worry not! Take inspiration from Bollywood's divas. Namrata Thakker lists some great ideas.  ......

Is He India's Finest Director Of Romcoms?

Girish AD doesn't make romantic comedies so much as he elevates the genre, observes Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Mamitha Baiju and Naslen in Premalu. I consider Thanneer Mathan Dinangal and Super......

Manjummel Boys Review: Heartfelt Ode to Friendship

Manjummel Boys gets so many things right, applauds Arjun Menon. Manjummel Boys, the directorial outing from Chidambaram of Jaan E Man (2021) fame, is a self-contained friendship story, punched up......

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Love Storiyaan comes alive in the courageous and fearless voice of six spirited romantics speaking direct dil se, applauds Sukanya Verma. Six real-life couples share the story of their coming......

Candidates Chess: Gukesh to clash with Caruana; Praggnanandhaa takes on Nakamura

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Michal Walusza for FIDE/X Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh will have his task cut out when he takes on top seed Fabiano Caruana in the 11th round, hoping to consolidate his......

Don't mess with flag on England football kit: Sunak

'My general view is that when it comes to our national flags, we shouldn't mess with them, because they're a source of pride, identity, who we are, and they're perfect as they are.' IMAGE: The......

McGrath urges 'ageing' Shami to take cue from Anderson

IMAGE: While Glenn McGrath said the current Indian pace attack still has some time left, he added that Mohammed Shami should take a cue from James Anderson. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters The......

'Kohli's longevity connected to fitness'

IMAGE: Faf du Plessis said Virat Kohli's hunger for physical fitness was their connecting point when he joined RCB in 2022. Photograph: Virat Kohli/Instagram Virat Kohli's unwavering passion for......

Pujara reveals how R Ashwin has 'survived for a long time'

IMAGE: R Ashwin is set to play his 100th Test when India take on England in the fifth Test in Dharamsala. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters A sharp mind with a penchant for trying out new......