'Only A Very Rich Man Can Stand For Elections'

'All my wealth I earned in the US. It is all money earned transparently. I have paid all taxes.' IMAGE: Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, the richest candidate in Elections 2024. All photographs: Kind......

Modi's Approach To Election Is Intriguing

The big surprise is that Narendra Modi, the greatest conjurer in our national politics, has not yet presented a theme to this election, observes Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party leader......

Maqbool Sherwani: The Forgotten Hero Who Won Kashmir For India

Shaheed Maqbool Sherwani changed the course of Indian history, but himself lies forgotten in the town he saved, reports Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com. Photographs: Umar Ganie for Rediff.com If......

After pulling up Patanjali, SC raps IMA chief on knuckles

The Supreme Court on Tuesday termed as "very, very unacceptable" the statements made by Indian Medical Association president RV Asokan targeting the apex court in a recent interview with PTI where......

Why Future Of Cars Don't Look Electric

When it comes to electric cars, the electric dream is turning out to be a six-letter word starting with f, ending with y, and having antas in between, notes Suveen Sinha. Kindly note the image has......

File tax return in mid-June, once all necessary info is available

Taxpayers are filing their income tax returns (ITRs) early for the Assessment Year 2024–25 (FY25). By April 29, over 592,000 returns were filed, with over 538,000 verified and 367,000......

April's service sector growth is among fastest in 14 years

India's services sector growth eased slightly in April but growth of new business and output remained sharp and among the fastest in 14 years amid favourable economic conditions and strong demand,......

Who Will Take Over The Godrej Empires?

Pirojsha Godrej, 43, patriarch Adi Godrej's son, is set to take over as chairman of the Godrej Industries Group from 2026 while Nyrika Holkar, Smita Godrej Crishna's 42-year-old daughter, has......

'Be Prepared For Fame And Blame'

IMAGE: Nivin Pauly and Anaswara Rajan in Malayalee From India. Nivin Pauly is very proud of his latest release, Malayalee From India. "Malayalee From India is a complete package, offering......

'The Songs Have Already Become A Craze'

'When it was confirmed that I would do the song, Manishaji walked up to me and asked, "Please Vijayshree, tell me how are you planning to do the song. Give me a rough idea so that I am mentally......

This Is The New Blockbuster In India

While things remain bleak for Bollywood at the box office, Hollywood's Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has brought quick relief to exhibitors and distributors. The film has emerged as a surprise......

Women Of My Billion Review: Honest And Hopeful

Women Of My Billion is stark and disturbing, but at the end of it Srishti Bakshi is still able to say, 'My India is not beyond repair', observes Deepa Gahlot. There are certain realities of......

Resurgent RCB face erratic PBKS in battle of survival

IMAGE: RCB will look to pick up their fourth win on the trot when they take on hosts PBKS. Photograph: BCCI A resurgent Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look for their fourth consecutive victory......

T20 World Cup: Lara's big advice for India coach Dravid

'My advice, and it's not my criticism, it's my advice, to Rahul Dravid is to make sure and have a plan.' IMAGE: India head coach Rahul Dravid with captain Rohit Sharma. Photograph: BCCI India head......

Suryakumar has to bat at No. 3 in T20 World Cup, says Lara

IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav smashed a brilliant 102 not out from 51 balls, hitting 12 fours and six sixes, against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mumbai. Photographs: BCCI Suryakumar Yadav has to bat at No 3......

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians refuse to rest Bumrah

'We are all here to play an entire IPL.' IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah is the leading wicket-taker in IPL 2024 with 18 wickets in 12 games at an economy rate of 6.20. Photograph: BCCI Mumbai Indians have......

IPL: 'A break could do wonders for fatigued Rohit'

'As the Indian captain and a key player for Mumbai Indians, you're not getting a break. He's going to have to find form.' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma has struggled with the bat in recent weeks, managing......