Where Was Modi When We Needed Him Most?

'From April 25, 2021, Modi disappeared. He made no public appearance for 20 days.''The prime minister of India fled the field when his people needed the government most,' points out Aakar Patel.......

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

'The people of Tamil Nadu, in particular Chennai, know about the double standards of the BJP. Nothing will work for them here.' IMAGE: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian......

Of course, we are friends, but ...: Maldives minister on India relation

The Maldives still considers India a friend, the tourism-dependent country's economic minister has said while defending President Mohamed Muizzu's stand against the presence of "foreign soldiers"......

Frontline Relive Pandemic Nightmare

Battling the virus, enduring separation from loved ones, and working extended hours became part of the job. IMAGE: Beads of sweat run down the forehead of a healthcare worker wearing protective......

'The daily numbers give me confidence'

'This year in the first half we had profits of more than Rs 31,000 crore.' 'We have a plan to plough back a significant amount of profits this financial year.' 'We have seen this organic plough......

Wilful Defaulters Dues Rise To Rs 100 Crores Per Day

Wilful defaulters owe SBI Rs 80,000 crore as of June.10 nationalised banks are owed another Rs 1.5 trillion. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   The outstanding amount due from wilful......

Discount vs traditional brokers: Cost dynamics, challenges ahead

Discount brokers have sustained the rise of the equity cult and gained market share. Now the old guard looks to strike back. Photograph: Arko Datta/Reuters The equity cult has grown at a rapid......

French banking major BNP Paribas looks to sell retail broking arm Sharekhan

French banking major BNP Paribas is planning to sell its domestic retail broking unit, Sharekhan, according to news reports on Tuesday. Photograph: Charles Platiau/Reuters The reports even named......

'Women are the most amazing creations of God'

'The girl who helps me at home has had a tough life, yet her perspective of life is so much more positive than mine despite the hardships she's endured.' IMAGE: Supriya Pathak Kapur in the Khichdi......

The Vaccine War Review: Absorbing Drama

The Vaccine War leans towards stoking nationalistic fervour but that shouldn't stop you from watching a film that is solemn about the Indian scientific community's achievement, notes Mayur Sanap.......

'I didn't want to be part of saas-bahu politics'

'I've always been choosy because I'm not a one-size-fit-all actor.' All Photographs: Kind courtesy Mona Singh/Instagram Basking in the success of Made In Heaven 2, Mona Singh looks back at her......

'Women in Pakistan feel like they are being watched'

'There's this presence, a sense of patrolling and surveillance. And it's not coming from a place of safety.''It's coming from a place of 'You don't belong here'.''It's a malevolent force, the......

Ram Baboo breaches Paris Games qualification mark

IMAGE: Ram Baboo is the seventh Indian male walker to breach the qualification mark. Photograph: Tingshu Wang/Reuters India's Ram Baboo on Saturday achieved the Paris Olympics men's 20km race......

From Kerala's paddy fields to WPL: Sajana's incredible journey

IMAGE: Sajana Sajeevan slammed the only ball she faced over the long-on fence to spark wild celebrations in the Mumbai camp. Photograph: BCCI Sajeevan and Sharada struggled to hold back their......

Can Djokovic overcome past setbacks to clinch 24th Slam?

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic is chasing a men's record-extending 24th title in New York. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images via Rediff Archives Novak Djokovic is bringing new appreciation to......