4 Times When Modi's Hindu-Muslim Rhetoric Backfired

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com does a deep dive into four elections when Narendra Modi resorted to anti-Muslim fervour and points out that Hindu-Muslim politics does not necessarily mean victory......

What's Modi Up To?

No government in the past initiated the process of policy making for its next tenure even before going in for elections. Once the Model Code of Conduct is enforced by the Election Commission,......

At $84 bn, India ranks fourth in 2023 military spend: SIPRI report

India was the fourth largest military spender globally in 2023 with an expenditure of $83.6 billion, behind the US, China and Russia, according to a report by an independent international......

'Indian crews are very good'

'Indians are basically liked because they are educated, they are intelligent.' IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Reuters Captain Peter......

Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?

India believes developed countries and China use quality control orders as a trade barrier, and seeks to play catch-up Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com From toys, footwear and furniture to......

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

Of the eight RBI governors who have held office since the 1991 economic liberalisation, Bimal Jalan had the longest stint and S Venkitaramanan, the shortest. Current Governor Shaktikanta Das will......

FSSAI launches probe into MDH and Everest products

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has commissioned a quality check on MDH and Everest products. Photograph: MDH/Facebook This follows complaints that several popular spice......

Investors In India Needs Red Carpet, Not Red Tape

'India needs many more job creators, both in manufacturing and services, to make it big.''For that, the red carpet must be rolled out fully and for all investors without holding back,' suggests......

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

'There have been and will continue to be, so many captivating stories in colonial India.' 'Obviously, most of the white people were British, so if I am going to take on a role in a film set in one......

'My Life Was In Danger'

''I received many threatening calls and letters.''A fatwa was issued against me.' IMAGE: A young Salma Agha. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salma Agha/Instagram She became a household name in 1982,......

Why Alia Is A 'Truly International Star'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram Alia Bhatt is thrilled to feature on Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2024 list. Tom Harper, who collaborated with Alia on her first......

'You've To Choose Your Battles Carefully'

'If you are a strong-minded, opinionated woman, scars are inevitable.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Geetika Tyagi/Instagram After speaking about her new film Yes Papa, about a survivor of child......

Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman

Former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Narsingh Pancham Yadav was elected chairman of the Wrestling Federation of India's Athletes' Commission in Varanasi on Wednesday, completing a process that......

Trying to find batting combination that does well for us: Fleming

IMAGE: CSK have been juggling their top three in the ongoing IPL season. Photograph: BCCI Chennai Super Kings are not looking for a "quick fix" to their issues in the batting department and head......

Stoinis still keen to represent Australia despite loss of central contract

IMAGE: Marcus Stoinis struck an unbeaten ton to power LSG to victory over hosts CSK. Photograph: BCCI Marcus Stoinis' desire to keep playing international cricket beyond the T20 World Cup in June......

Sachin Tendulkar turns 51: Throwback to his glorious performances at ICC events

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar, carried by his teammates, waves India's flag after their 2011 World Cup triumph. Photograph: Vivek Prakash/Reuters After hitting runs all over the ground throughout a......

Bonmati and Djokovic win top Laureus awards

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic bagged the top men's award this year. Photographs: Violeta Santos Moura/Reuters Spain's World Cup winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati was named the Sportswoman of the Year,......