Can election manifestos show the way to Viksit Bharat?

Elections are not won or lost by expounding on such macro-economic matters. For the aam admi, what matters in manifestos are promises that will improve their quality of life, notes Vinayak......

It's Raining Bharat Ratnas!

In the 76 years since India gained independence, 53 recipients of the Bharat Ratna have been there. That's less than one every year, which is a healthy ratio given there is the sanctity of this gem......

'Trapped workers played cricket'

'I decided to send a bat and a ball which was smaller in size so that it shouldn't get stuck in the pipe. And with that, they had a little good time.' IMAGE: The workers inside Uttarkashi's......

Kejriwal unveils winter action plan to curb Delhi's pollution

The Delhi government on Friday launched a 15-point action plan to mitigate air pollution in the national capital during the winter, with a strong emphasis on addressing dust pollution, vehicular......

Overseas loans' share in total Adani group debt portfolio declines

The share of foreign loans in total Adani group debt portfolio dropped to 61 per cent by September 2023 from 63 per cent as of March 2023, as the group repaid part of its foreign loans and......

India's Big Guns Firing On Capex Front

'Interim Budget has ignited the entrepreneurial spirit.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Is private capex picking up? In the Interim Budget speech, Union Finance Minister Nirmala......

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......

Sensex falls 535 pts dragged by HDFC & IT shares

Stock markets declined for a second day in a row on Wednesday with benchmark Sensex closing lower by 535 points due to selling in HDFC Bank and IT shares amid weak global trends. Photograph:......

5 SHOCKING Films On Caste

As we celebrate Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's birthday on April 14, Subhash K Jha picks five fine films based on inequality and the caste system.   Sujata, 1959 IMAGE: Nutan and Sunil Dutt in......

'Hope I can be part of a futuristic fantasy'

'Dune deserves all the raves it has been getting.' In an ongoing series, Bollywood talents pick their favourite show of 2021, and tell us just why they loved it. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mrunal......

IPL PIX: Kohli, Karthik star as RCB down Punjab Kings

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, in Bengaluru, on Monday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Virat Kohli struck a 49-ball 77 at the top of the innings to give......

EPL PIX: Wolves stun Spurs; Arsenal outclass Burnley; United win

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League. IMAGE: Pablo Sarabia celebrates scoring Wolverhampton Wanderers's first goal with Matheus Cunha in the Premier League match against Tottenham......

Will NCA physios declare Bumrah 'fully fit' for Ireland tour?

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah is recovering after a surgery to treat lower back stress fracture. Photograph: BCCI The National Cricket Academy's sports science and medicine team is keeping no stone......

'Mitchell Marsh's approach to batting is quite simple'

'I have a range, and if the ball lands in my range then I will definitely go after it'. IMAGE: Mitchell Marsh hits out during Day 1 of the third Test at Headingley on Thursday. Photograph: Jason......

IPL: LSG look to halt Mumbai's charge in crucial clash

IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav is fourth highest run-getter in IPL 2023, with 479 runs in 12 matches, including four fifties and a century, at an amazing strike of 190. Photograph: BCCI Mumbai Indians......