Will build China into great wall of steel, vows Xi in first speech of 3rd term

President Xi Jinping on Monday vowed to build China's military into a "Great Wall of steel" to protect its sovereignty and developmental interests as he sought a bigger role for Beijing in global......

AAP, AIMIM take away Congress's Muslim votes, help BJP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Asaduddin Owaisi-led All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen seem to have dented the Congress's sway over the votes of minorities in Gujarat in the just concluded......

Can Flyweight Kejriwal Be A Hindu Hriday Samrat?

How did Arvind Kejriwal, a one-time votary of secularism, turn into a bargain-basement version of Narendra Modi, wonders Vir Sanghvi. IMAGE: Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal's temple run......

3 of our MLAs cross-voted in Maha polls, claims BJP leader

Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party won all five seats it contested in the Maharashtra legislative council elections on Monday, Mohit Kamboj, its leader from Mumbai, claimed that three MLAs of......

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

The story of Sahara India Pariwar founder Subrata Roy, who died in Mumbai on Nov­ember 14 aged 75, is the stuff of movies - of a spectacular rise and an equally spectacular fall. Photograph:......

Oil marketing cos to ride the low crude oil gravy train in Q1

Lower crude oil costs and higher marketing margins are expected to raise the fortunes of oil marketing companies (OMCs) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2023-24 (FY24), while city gas distribution......

Fraternity, prosperity and polarisation

Economic stagnation is the advance payment for polarisation, which extracts a terrible price. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com One of the most heartening and fraternal features of......

This Budget Is A Statement Of Confidence

'Indian families' needs and expectations have gone through a revolution across economic demographics.''As this latest Modi-Sitharaman Budget demonstrated, politicians have understood this change.......

Dunki Review: SRK Is Earnest, The Film Is Not

Dunki doesn't have any repeat value unlike other Hirani films. And that perhaps is saying a lot, notes Mayur Sanap. As I was watching the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Dunki, the thought crossed my mind......

The Birthday Emraan Hashmi Wants To Forget

'I remember how my grandmother was scared for me when I joined the industry because she was aware of the hurdles and pitfalls.''It's a harsh place.''When the going is good, it's great, but you......

The Fabelmans Review: Spielberg At His Best!

Spielberg was born with a camera in his eye. And this one movie, he'd been recording all his life, observes Sukanya Verma. 'His eye is so connected to his brain.' Tom Hanks is spot on about the......

'These were stories I'd seen for real'

'My film will not only be a reminder for all of us who have gone through these hellish two years, but also a reference point for future generations and for the four-five year olds who would have......

Verstappen takes pole at Japan GP for third year in a row

IMAGE: Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium after qualifying in pole position along with second placed Red Bull's Sergio Perez and third placed McLaren's Lando Norris. Photograph:......

Verstappen on pole at Australian Grand Prix

IMAGERed Bull's Max Verstappen, after qualifying in pole position for the Australian Grand Prix, with second-placed Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. and third-placed Red Bull's Sergio Perez. Photograph:......

Carlsen launches Freestyle tour, India first on list

IMAGE: Magnus Carlsen’s new tour will kick off in India. Photograph: Aude Guerrucci/Reuters Chess great Magnus Carlsen is launching a world Freestyle Chess tour as the variant of the game,......

PCB chairman Naqvi wants BCCI's 'assurance' for next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan

IMAGE: With Pakistan set to host the Champions Trophy next season, PCB’s immediate task is to convince the BCCI to send the Indian team to Pakistan. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters......

F1: Verstappen starts season with win in Bahrain

IMAGE: Max Verstappen led every lap and took the chequered flag a massive 22.4 seconds clear of team mate Sergio Perez. Photograph: Rula Rouhana/Reuters Reigning Formula One champion Max......