Is Modi's Authoritarianism Good For India?

We need not spend much time going over what this government has done and is doing to the Opposition, by misusing the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI. There is a daily update on that, notes......

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......

Lanka bars foreign research vessels amid Chinese request

Sri Lanka has decided to impose a one-year moratorium in allowing foreign vessels to conduct research in the island nation's territorial waters, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has said, amidst frequent......

V Gangadhar, journalist-satirist, passes away

V Gangadhar, veteran journalist and well-known satirist, passed away in Pune on Monday night. He was 85. IMAGE: V Gangadhar. Photograph: Krishna Prasad An esteemed columnist with Rediff.com who......

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

As Ayodhya readies itself for the glittering, much-awaited consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir on January 22, and as millions of pilgrims and devotees pour into the holy city for the momentous......

Over To The Rain Gods To Lift Consumer Mood

The 6.7% growth in Index of Consumer Sentiments in July 2022 is the highest since September 2021, explains Mahesh Vyas. IMAGE: The sowing season in full swing during the monsoon at Hatia village......

Voters Least Bothered About Economy

Issues such as the economy's health and the government's ability to produce an environment where jobs are available are not of particular concern to us as voters, asserts Aakar Patel. IMAGE:......

How debit, credit cards and ATM cash withdrawal are bellwether for GDP

Cards aren't just for the affluent--most Indians use them. There is little reason not to track their use to predict economic growth. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com vIt’s always been......

The Comic Who Found Humour In Everyday Life

IMAGE: Raju Srivastav, who passed into the ages on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Photograph: Kind courtesy Raju Srivastav/Instagram   The first brush of fame came as an Amitabh Bachchan......

Goodbye, Dear Nedumudi Venu

'I will miss you, dear Venu. You reached the pinnacle with your talent,' recalls K Kunhikrishnan who knew the legendary actor well. IMAGE: Nedumudi Venu in Sarvam Thaala Mayam. With a heavy heart,......

Can't see another fast bowler matching: Broad heaps praise on Anderson

IMAGE: James Anderson bagged his 700th Test wicket during the 5th India vs England Test in Dharamsala. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Anderson etched his name in history books on Saturday,......

Why Abu Dhabi break, Bengaluru golf trip did England no good

Michael Vaughan wants England management to take inspiration from Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. IMAGE: England skipper Ben Stokes with coach Brendon McCullum. Accusing the team management of......

Vaughan wants England to adopt Man City manager Guardiola's approach

IMAGE: The former England skipper believes that the Dharamsala Test will be of utmost importance to the visiting side, despite it being a dead rubber. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters For Michael......

'R.I.P Bazball. England has been humiliated'

Ben Stokes's England were panned by former captains after their humiliating 434-run loss against India in the 3rd Test in Rajkot on Sunday.  IMAGE: England opener Ben Duckett was run out for......

Who Will Replace Jadeja, Rahul?

IMAGE: Captain Rohit Sharma, Head Coach Rahul Dravid and Bowling Coach Paras Mhambrey have their task cut out ahead of the second Test, starting on Friday, February 2, 2024. Photograph: BCCI......