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......

Dangerous to say govt can't take over private property: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the Constitution intended to bring about a 'sense of social transformation' and it would be 'dangerous' to say that the private property of an individual cannot......

Intense heatwave sweeps eastern states, spreads to south India: IMD

The searing heatwave sweeping large parts of east India continued unabated and spread to southern parts of the country on Tuesday, the India meteorological department said. Maximum temperatures......

At $84 bn, India ranks fourth in 2023 military spend: SIPRI report

India was the fourth largest military spender globally in 2023 with an expenditure of $83.6 billion, behind the US, China and Russia, according to a report by an independent international......

'Our focus is on converting lands into projects'

'At present, the idea is to expand, consolidate, and stabilise in South India, Mumbai, Pune and grow on what we have been doing.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Prestige Group Real estate major......

'ITC aspires to double its business in five years'

'While every year presents new challenges, it also provides opportunities for better growth and performance.' Photograph: Kind courtesy ITC/Instagram ITC emerged as the country's largest company......

Climate change poses challenges for monetary policy: RBI

Frequent weather shocks caused by climate change pose challenges for the monetary policy as well as downside risks to economic growth, a Reserve Bank report said. Photograph: Anushree......

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

Why is the RBI harsh on Paytm Payments Bank?Why did it give Rana Kapoor of Yes Bank Ltd such a long rope?Often, it's a long investigation process, but the RBI doesn't discuss this openly since that......

'I Didn't Expect To Be Away For 12 Years'

'Personal reasons required me to take some time off.' IMAGE: Fardeen Khan in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar "When you've been away for so long, you have all these fears and insecurities of whether......

Take The '80s Bollywood Quiz

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. Like it is said in our compilation of 1980s landmark Hindi movies, it was a decade of extreme contrasts. 'If on one......

Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 Review: Black Mirror For The Digital Age

There is startling accuracy to Dibakar Banerjee's portrayal, notes Sukanya Verma. IMAGE: Mouni Roy in Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2. In 2010, Dibakar Banerjee unleashed the dark powers held by hidden and......

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Alexx O'Nell/Instagram......

Surya, Bumrah key to India's prospects in T20 World Cup: Yuvraj

IMAGE: Yuvraj Singh backed Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah as India’s key players. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Former India star Yuvraj Singh has identified the swashbuckling......

Proud mom says Gukesh's win 'yet to sink in'

From digging into savings and crowd-funding to fuel his dream, to sacrificing academics, it all pays off says Candidates Chess champion D Gukesh's mom Padma Kumari. IMAGE: A young D......

Proud mom says Gukesh's win 'yet to sink in'

From digging into savings and crowd-funding to fuel his dream, to sacrificing academics, it all pays off says Candidates Chess champion D Gukesh's mom Padma Kumari. IMAGE: A young D......

KKR Vs RCB: Who Took Best Catch? VOTE!

Quick-fire half-centuries by Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar were not enough for Royal Challengers Bengaluru as they succumbed to an agonising one run defeat against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the......

Iyer elated after KKR pull off tense win over RCB

SCORECARD IMAGE: Kolkata Knight Riders players celebrate a last-ball victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI Kolkata Knight Riders......