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4 Times When Modi's Hindu-Muslim Rhetoric Backfired

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com does a deep dive into four elections when Narendra Modi resorted to anti-Muslim fervour and points out that Hindu-Muslim politics does not necessarily mean victory......

Campaigning ends for 88 seats in Phase 2 of LS polls

The curtains came down Wednesday evening on a high-voltage campaigning for the second phase of Lok Sabha polls in 88 seats across 13 states on April 26. IMAGE: BJP candidate for Mathura, Hema......

Why Cong is campaigning against own candidate in this Raj LS seat

A peculiar poll battle is on the cards in the tribal-dominated Banswara-Dungarpur Lok Sabha constituency in Rajasthan where the Congress is appealing to the people not to vote for its candidate.......

Where Was Modi When We Needed Him Most?

'From April 25, 2021, Modi disappeared. He made no public appearance for 20 days.''The prime minister of India fled the field when his people needed the government most,' points out Aakar Patel.......

US warns Pak of 'potential risk' over trade deal with Iran

Anyone considering a business deal with Iran needs to be aware of the potential risk of sanctions from the United States, an official said on Tuesday. IMAGE: Iran President Ebrahim Raisi and......

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

Of the eight RBI governors who have held office since the 1991 economic liberalisation, Bimal Jalan had the longest stint and S Venkitaramanan, the shortest. Current Governor Shaktikanta Das will......

Lok Sabha election outcome can trigger stock market correction: Bernstein

While the markets have factored in a number close to 350 for the BJP and almost 400 for the NDA, 50 seats fewer could trigger a market correction IMAGE: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates an......

Rana Kapoor to walk out of jail after four years

A special court here on Friday granted bail to Yes Bank co-founder Rana Kapoor in the Rs 466.51 crore bank fraud case, paving the way for him to walk out of jail after four years. Photograph: PTI......

India Inc capital expenditure story gets cement to semiconductor push

Corporate India is starting to step up its capital expenditure plans amid government incentives and signs of rising demand, company executives and analysts have indicated. Illustration: Uttam......

Analysts bearish on Wipro after Delaporte's exit, see up to 15% downside

Even as Srini Pallia, a Wipro veteran, is set to take charge as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the company, analysts expect the stock's underperformance to continue in the near-future.......

Ripley Review: Mind-Blowing!

The show takes its own pace to pick up, but then when you least expect, it grabs you by the throat, notes Aseem Chhabra. 'Does the world need another cinematic representation of the Ripley story?'......

Pant hands GT's Mohit unwanted T20 record

IMAGE: DC captain Rishabh Pant launched an onslaught against Mohit Sharma on Wednesday. Photograph: BCCI Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper and India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant established a new......

IPL PIX: Pant shines as spirited Delhi Capitals edge Titans

Images from the IPL 2024 match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday. Scorecard IMAGE: Rishabh Pant on the attack. Photograph: BCCI Rishabh......

Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman

Former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Narsingh Pancham Yadav was elected chairman of the Wrestling Federation of India's Athletes' Commission in Varanasi on Wednesday, completing a process that......

Impact player rule: 'Entertaining cricket but takes all-rounders out of game'

IMAGE: LSG consultant Adam Voges opened up the IPL's hotly debated Impact Player rule. Photograph: BCCI Joining the raging debate around Impact Players in the IPL, Lucknow Super Giants consultant......

Trying to find batting combination that does well for us: Fleming

IMAGE: CSK have been juggling their top three in the ongoing IPL season. Photograph: BCCI Chennai Super Kings are not looking for a "quick fix" to their issues in the batting department and head......

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