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BJP Invites World Parties To Witness Festival Of Democracy

IMAGE: An electoral officer demonstrates the functioning of an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) during a training programme for women polling......

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

They all seem to forget that the Music Academy is as much an independent institution as T M Krishna is an individual musician. In drawing those red lines for the Academy management, they do not......

Restoring India's Botanic Heritage

With over 3,000 species of plants, 26 interconnected lakes and the 250-year-old Great Banyan Tree -- the largest in the world -- the Indian Botanic Garden is a veritable treasure, discovers Payal......

Caste Is Missing In Prohibition Debates

The point made by sociologist M N Srinivas, that it represented a Sanskritic act that was linked to caste, is never raised in Indian debates and the disapproval of drink is almost universal, notes......

'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives'

'India should respect Maldivian nationalism and their desire to be not over-dependent on India.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on the......

Gold, Silver May Sparkle This Financial Year

Since the last nine years, gold investors have made money each year, while gains in silver have been consistent only in the last five years. IMAGE: A woman staffer shows gold ornaments ahead of......

India's Startup Scorecard

For the startup ecosystem in India, the scorecard so far has been a mixed bag, observes Akhil Gupta. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Startups are being projected as the 'backbone of future......

VW aims to drive in 15% sales growth this year

Volkswagen Passenger Cars is targeting a volume sales growth of about 15 per cent in the country in 2024, even as it expects the Indian passenger vehicle (PV) industry to grow by 5-7 per cent in......

India to remain fastest-growing major economy in 2024

India decisively withstood global headwinds in 2023 and is likely to remain as the world's fastest-growing major economy on the back of growing demand, moderate inflation, stable interest rate......

AMCs' contribution to backstop fund for debt MFs tops target

The contribution from asset management companies (AMCs) has surpassed the Rs 3,000 crore target for the creation of a Rs 33,000 crore backstop facility for debt mutual funds (MFs). Illustration:......

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

'We need to understand and respect wildlife behaviour.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shonet Anthony Barretto/Facebook Before turning to film-making, Shonet Anthony Barretto was a choreographer who......

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

After receiving high praise for her performance in Killer Soup, we can't help but wonder why Konkona Sen Sharma is not seen more often on screen. Her films have been few and far between, with some......

'I have very deep connections with India'

'When democracy first came to Bhutan people had no idea and they were like 'What is that?' 'Oh it's that thing they have in India where the leaders are always fighting and arguing'.' IMAGE: A......

Rashmika Sends Us A Kiss!

Neha's hectic trip to the US... Sunny takes Gadar 2 to London... Anurag Kashyap's Kennedy gets more applause... Photograph: Kind courtesy Rashmika Mandanna/Instagram Rashmika......

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

After an interruption of two years, the Berlin Film Festival returned in full force. A range of remarkable films were show, from new discoveries, return of old masters and a celebration of classic......

PIX: Ashwin takes 500 but Duckett steals the show

Images from Day 2 of the third Test between India and England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Friday. Scorecard IMAGE: Ben Duckett celebrates after completing his century on Day 2 of......

'Virat Kohli grew up with cricket in his blood': AB de Villiers

'He has started managing his career well which I could have done better towards the end of my career.' IMAGE: Former South Africa batter AB de Villiers believes Virat Kohli's experience could come......

Should Selectors Stick With The Old Or...

We need to make sensible choices that are in the long-term interest of Indian cricket -- and the game itself, suggests Indrajit Gupta. IMAGE: Rinku Singh bats during the fourth T20I against......

Bastianini wins Malaysian GP; Bagnaia extends championship lead

IMAGE: Ducati Lenovo Team's Enea Bastianini celebrates on the podium with a trophy after winning the Malaysian Grand Prix, at Sepang International Circuit, Sepang. Photograph: Hasnoor......

SEE: Asian Games opens with futuristic ceremony

Photograph: Screengrab of Indian contingent at the Asian Games Blending elements of artificial intelligence and environmentally friendly technology, the Hangzhou Asian Games began......

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