What If Modi Scores Below 200 Seats...

If the BJP gets only 200 seats and wants to remain in power, Modi will have to make way -- either for a proxy of his choice, or for an internal rival, predicts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay. IMAGE:......

'One man runs Congress and he is not Rahul or Kharge'

'Congress leaders who are making strategy for the Congress to win elections have not even won a class monitor elections.' 'When you have not contested school monitor elections, what will you know......

Strong earthquake kills at least 9 in Taiwan, sparks tsunami fears

At least nine people have been killed and  77 people trapped across Taiwan after a powerful earthquake struck the island's eastern coast, CNN reported, citing the National Fire Agency. IMAGE:......

Swachh Bharat Not A Game Changer

If we as citizens, do not take ownership of public places, public facilities and public conveniences, Swachh Bharat will remain just a hollow slogan, notes Biswajit Dasgupta. Kindly note the image......

Adani Green to raise $409 mn bonds to repay loan

Adani Green Energy Ltd, the renewable energy arm of billionaire Gautam Adani's conglomerate, plans to raise $409 million through US dollar-denominated bonds to repay a debt obligation falling this......

19% of global fund managers bullish on India; Japan most preferred: BofA

Nineteen per cent of global fund managers remain bullish on India, suggests the latest BofA Asia Fund Manager Survey (FMS). Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com A total of 249 panelists with......

'In an election year, markets flourish'

'Historically, the markets tend to perform well during election years as governments aim to increase spending and call attention to growth.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com About 36......

'Our unsecured loan portfolio is better than secured'

'Our unsecured loan is not exactly unsecured. It is backed by cash flow of customers.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com IDFC First Bank is planning to grow the advances by 20 per cent and......

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

IMAGE: Emma Stone celebrates her Best Actress win with presenters, Jennifer Lawrence, Michelle Yeoh, Charlize Theron and Jessica Lange. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters Love them,......

'If you want to be a singer, you can only think of Bollywood. This is not right'

'Don't object to change; understand why people like it.' IMAGE: Babul Supriyo in Khoya Khoya Chand (2024). Singer Babul Supriyo, who gave us hit albums like Sochta Hun and Kuch Aisa Lagta Hai,......

'Films offer you life lessons'

'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rohini Hattangady/Instagram Rohini......

Selena Makes Heads Turn At Emmys

The 75th Emmys saw a lot of fashion, but even more talent. Held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the show was originally scheduled for September 2023, but was pushed back due to the Hollywood......

Why Abhishek Sharma is shining for Sunrisers...

'It's really joyful to watch him (Travis Head). We've been talking a lot off the field. That's helping. He's someone I'm looking forward to batting with throughout the season.' IMAGE: Young......

Will K L Rahul get the nod for T20 World Cup?

IMAGE: K L Rahul slammed a blistering 53-ball 82 to help LSG to an eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings. Photograph: BCCI Lucknow Super Giants skipper K L Rahul will be among the......

Steve Smith joins Washington Freedom ahead of MLC season

IMAGE: The Australia batter, who has played just four Twenty20 internationals since the start of 2023, went unsold at the Indian Premier League auction, in December last year. Photograph: Gareth......

Drained Zampa looking to rest up for World Cup after IPL withdrawal

IMAGE: Adam Zampa opted out of the ongoing IPL season to recover from last year’s heavy workload. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Australia spinner Adam Zampa said he withdrew from the......

Big Blow: Stokes withdraws from England's T20 WC team

IMAGE: Ben Stokes last played a T20 international for England in the World Cup final in November 2022. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters England all-rounder Ben Stokes has opted out of......