'Military still the most powerful institution in Pakistan'

'It has a natural inclination to foster as much competition among civilian politicians as possible.' IMAGE: 'The appetite for the war on terror is rooted in a change in the approach of the......

Why Bihar is important for BJP and Modi

Party's performance will also work as a catalyst in Uttar Pradesh elections. The coming Assembly election in Bihar is important for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and his Bharatiya Janata......

Modi's wit keeps celebs, lawmakers hungry for more

'This speech is going to be more of a punishment. I spoke too much this afternoon.' A tireless Narendra Modi left over 700 notable luminaries in peals of laughter with his quick wit during a dinner......

US-India ties: The year of the drift

'The current period of implementation and consolidation will put the relationship on an even sounder footing when the leaders in both capitals determine it is time to quicken the pace,' US experts......

Will the entry of PEs into banks lead to better governance?

In recent years, the conduct of a few private banks’ corner-room occupants and the role of their boards have come into sharper relief. Raghu Mohan reports. Illustration: Uttam......

Air India Will Help Tata Rule The Skies

The acquisition will give the Tatas a firm footing on international routes and generate economies of scale. Photograph: PTI Photo While IndiGo's numero uno position in India's highly competitive......

'India is Amazon's second-largest technology hub'

India is the second-largest technology hub for Amazon globally and its teams are powering innovations not only for customers in the country but globally as well, a top company executive said on......

50 more start-ups likely to join unicorn club in year or two

There seems to be no dearth of funds to fuel this growth, report Peerzada Abrar and Shivani Shinde. IMAGE: At $16 billion Paytm is the most valuable Indian start-up. All photographs: Amit Dave /......

The story of 'S'

The story of L THERE'S this guy, call him 'L' -- or 'K', or 'M', whatever, it makes no never mind-- who is perhaps the most critical catalyst of Bollywood creativity you will never know. L had a......

'Tokyo Olympics may be amongst the greatest Games ever'

'Because we all must wait longer than the already-long wait for an Olympics, the Games of Tokyo will gently but perceptibly echo the sheer joy and relief of the other delayed Olympics of Antwerp in......

WHO chief going to the Olympics, says Zika risk low

IMAGE: A municipal worker stands next to a banner that reads, "Rio Carnival 2016" before spraying insecticide to prevent the spread of Zika's vector. Photograph: Pilar Olivares/Reuters. The risk......

Blatter's ship finally runs aground

- History is not likely to be so kind to the 79-year-old Swiss, who only recently compared himself to a mountain goat that keeps "going and going and going and cannot be stopped." Instead, his name......

'Ganguly's ouster was wrong'

As part of a series of weekly chats on cricket, Prem Panicker appeared on the rediff Chat at 1300 EDT/1000 PDT on December 15. Following is a transcript of the chat. Earlier transcripts: - 'On form......