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:......

'Why Are We Being Made To Suffer?'

'The last six years have been full of uncertainty. We've been constantly worrying about what will happen next.' IMAGE: Professor Shoma Sen. Photograph: Kind courtesy Koel Sen/X It's been five days......

A Tale Of Unlikely Politicians

Many ethical, competent corporate leaders aspire to join public life today. However, the transition to politics is far from easy, observes Indrajit Gupta. IMAGE: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar......

Centre notifies CAA rules ahead of Lok Sabha polls

The Centre on Monday implemented the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, a move that comes four years after the contentious law was passed and paves the way for citizenship to......

'IPO market has bullish outlook in 2024'

'A key reason for the strong interest in IPOs has been an increased focus on profitability and reasonable pricing of deals.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Geralt/Pixabay The initial public offering......

Divestment target for FY25 may be lower with no new lofty plan

The Centre could further moderate its divestment target for 2024-25 (FY25), as it does not expect large receipts from asset sales — except some ongoing strategic ones, including IDBI Bank,......

Infosys Q2 net profit rises 3.1% to Rs 6,215 crore

Infosys Ltd on Thursday reported a 3.1 per cent rise in its second-quarter net profit on expected lines but slashed its annual sales forecast in a clear sign of continuing curtailment in IT......

10 Largecaps Stocks To Lead Bulls Charge

These stocks offer the best combination of maximum 'buy' recommendations from brokerages and share price upside over the next 12 months. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   Largecaps are......

Can India Win Another Oscar This Year?

'We're not looking at the importance of men standing up for women. And that, to me, is the power of the film.' IMAGE: A scene from To Kill A Tiger. Delhi-born Nisha Pahuja's film To Kill a Tiger......

'There was no doubt Vicky will deliver what I want'

'He not only immerses himself into the character, but he wears it.''He does not let even a fragment of himself show while he's playing the part.' IMAGE: Vicky Kaushal plays General (later Field......

Made In Heaven 2 Review: When Rich Weds Right!

Clubbing in multiple weddings in one go dilutes some of the conversation.Conflicts are resolved too neatly and grey areas of complicated equations are left on a note of ambiguity, observes Sukanya......

'Mirzapur prompted creators to imagine me differently'

'Everyone's favourite show Mirzapur is returning with a third season in which I am reprising my role as Beena Tripathi.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rasika Dugal/Instagram Rasika Dugal may have made......

Ticketing mess and World Cup scheduling leaves fans frustrated

IMAGE: World Cup scheduling changes have put fans in a fix. Photograph:Amit Dave/Reuters The regular Indian cricket fan is usually stoic, but ahead of the ODI World Cup at home, he is frustrated......

FIH happy with new draft of HI constitution

IMAGE: The recent uncertainty over HI elections came to light following reports that FIH CEO Thierry Weil wrote a stern email to CoA, accusing the three-member committee of deviating from the......

Australia relocates more Afghan athletes fleeing Taliban rule

IMAGE: Afghanistan's Olympic flag-bearer Kimia Yousofi. Photograph: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters Australia has relocated Afghanistan's Olympic flag-bearer Kimia Yousofi and other athletes and their......