Modi's Edifice Complex

To understand Modi, listen to what he does not say, suggests Prem Panicker. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Narendra D Modi, Amit A Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman and J P Nadda......

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr......

'General Zia was real startled'

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.''Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.' IMAGE: Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri and her husband Hardeep Singh Puri, currently India's minister of......

'Goa Inquisition was most merciless and cruel'

IMAGE: Richard Zimler.   Richard Zimler's novel, Guardian of the Dawn, documents the little-known Portuguese Inquisition in India, in 16th century Goa. He points out that, apart from their......

SpiceJet plans to lay off 1,000 people

Crisis-hit SpiceJet plans to hand out pink slips to at least 1,000 employees in the coming days as the airline works to significantly reduce costs and streamline operations of its depleted aircraft......

How India Can Defend Economy From Global Spillovers

While India won't be immune to global spillovers, we need to create the macro preconditions for sustained growth.Policy agility, prudence, and resilience will be key, suggests Sonal Varma, chief......

How Amazon Works With Indian Railways

'Building a whole product with the railways was challenging; we had to figure out how to load and unload a train when it stops for only about five minutes at a station.''We also helped them......

Be selective in consumption stocks, say analysts

Consumption-related stocks, such as hotels, and quick service restaurants (QSRs), have been hitting the ball out of the park ahead. Photograph: Jason Lee/Reuters On the other hand, the Miss World......

Leo Review: Among Vijay's Best

Leo is a good entertainer with interesting twists you wouldn't guess, applauds Divya Nair. After Kaithi and the super-successful Vikram, Director Lokesh Kanagaraj has created a prototype of......

Khalnayak's Charm And Controversy

A messy masala about an antihero bolstered by tons of whimsy, controversy and high drama, Khalnayak's hype is stuff of history. Sukanya Verma celebrates 30 years of this blockbuster. 1993 was a......

The Trial Review: Kajol Is Brilliant!

Kajol's mere presence has the potential to overshadow her co-stars, but surprisingly, we get to see her modest camaraderie light up the talents of the stunning supporting cast, observes Divya Nair.......

Citadel Review: Lots Of Chutzpah And Chopra, Priyanka Chopra

Pucker those lips and blow out a loud whistle for Priyanka Chopra, applauds Sukanya Verma. An upside down camera in slow motion glides inside a luminous luxury coach racing against the golden hour......

Praggnanandhaa to meet Abdusattarov, Gukesh up against Bartel

IMAGE: Gukesh D will have his task cut out in the next round. Photograph: FIDE Sitting at tied fourth, Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh will have some catching up to do if they want to......

F1: Fresh trouble for Red Bull boss Horner after anonymous email

IMAGE: The email, sent from an anonymous address and headed 'Christian Horner investigation evidence', put fresh focus on recent allegations of misconduct toward a female colleague. Photograph:......

Prague Masters Chess: Praggnanandhaa crushes Keymer in opener

IMAGE: Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, 18, has long been seen as a possible successor to five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand. Photograph: Stev Bonhage/FIDE India's R Praggnanandhaa came up......

4th Test: Stokes intrigued by Ranchi pitch

'I don't know, I've never seen something like that before, so I have no idea.' IMAGE: England captain Ben Stokes was non-committal when asked if he will be bowling in the 4th Test against India in......

Super Bowl PIX: Taylor Swift shares the glare with Kelce as Chiefs win

IMAGE: Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce kisses partner Taylor Swift as they celebrate after Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on......