'Mahagathbandan Lost Steam After Vote Chori Campaign'

'The campaign by the Mahagathbandan has failed to capture the imagination of the electorate given the fatigue factor with the Nitish government.' IMAGE: Mahagathabandan Chief Ministerial candidate......

No point staying together if...: Uddhav Thackeray on MVA alliance

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray has questioned the rationale behind the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance if mistakes like delays in finalising seat-sharing agreements and......

Spreading Love With Irani Chai

'Only a fool would put his life savings into a restaurant at 59... but I did.' IMAGE: Mansoor Showghi Yezdi. Photographs: Rediff Life begins at 59. It may sound unbelievable, but for Mansoor......

Seshan wanted to halt polls after Rajiv Gandhi's assassination: Book

A bossy chief election commissioner TN Seshan proposed an immediate halt to the general election process when Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on May 21, 1991 and put himself forward as home minister,......

'Next Samvat Could See Equities Align With Economic Growth'

'The outlook for the next Samvat is more constructive, as many of the earlier drags are gradually becoming supports.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff It's been a testing first half of......

Passenger vehicle retails surge 35% during Navratri; total Sep sales grow 6%

Passenger vehicle retail sales shot up 35 per cent year-on-year during the nine-day Navratri period this year, helping the overall registrations last month grow 6 per cent, as offtakes remained......

Alto, Wagon R Prices May Drop By 40,000 To 67,000

'GST reduction will help larger and high-end cars too.' IMAGE: The Maruti Wagon R. Photograph: Kind courtesy Maruti Suzuki   Maruti Suzuki Chairman R C Bhargava projected a 10 per cent rise in......

IPOs That Burned Investor Wealth

Many high-profile IPOs in India since 2021 have destroyed investor wealth due to overvaluation, weak business models, and post-listing disinterest, turning 1 lakh investments into as little as......

They Call Him OG Review: Pawan Kalyan Never Looked Better

The emotional quotient of They Call Him OG falls flat, the plotting looks jerky, and the runtime feels compromised, but hey, if you are a Pawan Kalyan fan, none of this matters, notes Arjun Menon.......

5 Reasons Why Saiyaara Is A BLOCKBUSTER

'Gen Z was devoid of love stories with sad endings like Heer Ranjha, Laila Majnu or Romeo Juliet; they have never seen something like this in their lifetime.''Saiyaara is a rooted love story.' In......

When Suchitra Sen Got Upset With Dev Anand

'Suchitra Sen threatened to leave, with the film only 80 per cent complete.' IMAGE: Suchitra Sen and Dev Anand in Bombai Ka Babu. Raj Khosla made several blockbusters like CID (1956), Woh Kaun......

'Ishaan Has Been Advised To Do Herogiri'

'When Shahid, Ishaan and I are together, it is a madhouse because we are all performers.' IMAGE: Shahid Kapoor with his mother Neelima Azeem. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shahid Kapoor/Instagram "I......

Muzumdar Reveals How Team 'Manifested' PM Modi Meet

'We were in England in June and we met King Charles there. There was a protocol of 20 people. The support staff couldn't come' 'We want a photograph with PM Modi' IMAGE: From a dream in England to......

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Spain seal World Cup place after Turkey draw IMAGE: Turkey's Baris Alper Yilmaz attempts a shot at goal during the World Cup qualifying match against Turkey, in Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla, on......

'Was a relief, but show moves on...' Rabada on WTC win

"I don't think we'll forget about that ever as a team, and South Africa won't ever (forget), but time to move on now." IMAGE: Kagiso Rabada kisses the ICC Test Championship Mace after winning the......

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

IMAGE: The Oval. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Few overseas venues are as deeply entwined with India's cricketing history as The Kennington Oval in London. Since their first Test appearance here......

PIX: Paris erupts in celebration as PSG make history

IMAGE: Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique hoists the trophy as he celebrates with his players after victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final at Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany, on......