Patnaik's close aide VK Pandian formally joins BJD

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's close aide and former IAS officer V Karthikeyan Pandian on Monday formally joined the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD). IMAGE: Former IAS officer V Karthikeyan......

Can't take media reports as gospel truth, says SC, backs SEBI on Adani probe

The Supreme Court on Friday said it has no reason to "discredit" SEBI, which probed allegations against the Adani group, as there was no material before it to doubt what the market regulator has......

Why Oppenheimer Liked Hinduism

'Hinduism meshed with his sense that the world was paradoxical and puzzling.' IMAGE: Robert Downey Jr as Lewis Strauss and Cillian Murphy as Dr J Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's film.......

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

The fact that Gehlot has stayed relevant these five years with his populist schemes is one reason why he may beat incumbency in a state that votes for change every election, observes Ramesh Menon.......

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

10 non-bank and non-finance stocks from the BSE500 Index universe that offer an optimal blend of low valuation, reasonably robust revenue and earnings growth in recent quarters, a strong balance......

Is the Scorpio Classic still relevant in 2023?

If you are looking for an SUV with the latest tech, then the Scorpio Classic is cleary not for you. Text: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com. Videos/Photos: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com. The Mahindra......

Poverty in India eased in '21, but was above '18 level: World Bank data

Extreme poverty in India declined by 38 million in 2021 to 167.49 million after a surge in the two preceding years, but remained above the 2018 level, the latest World Bank data shows. Photograph:......

Genpact CEO: 'We are investing $600 million over three years in AI'

'AI is not a new thing for us. We started our AI journey in 2015.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Mohammad Usman/Pixabay Genpact is sharpening its focus on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).......

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

At the Leo fete, Vijay had this to tell his fans: 'I know you all are in my heart. But today, I also know that I am also in the hearts of all of you...'A typical politician's line, did you say,......

'He Was The Poet On The Field'

'When I made bold to explain what he had to do he cut me short saying, "I know what to do. I've faced the camera before".' IMAGE: Bishan Singh Bedi arrives to attend the launch of The Sardar of......

'I'm a lone wolf in this grand theatre of life'

'But hey, even lone wolves howl at the moon every now and then, right?' IMAGE: Amit Sadh in Duranga 2. Amit Sadh plays a gruesome serial killer in the second season of the thriller Web series,......

'Smita looked very serene and happy'

'She was this untameable stream gushing down from the Himalayas which I had the privilege of having touched in my life before it disappeared into the mountains again.' IMAGE: The Incomparable......

'Hope he does not want to be tagged as a finisher'

IMAGE: Rinku Singh has excelled batting down the order. Photograph: BCCI Former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra expressed hope that middle-order batter Rinku Singh will find a place in ODIs as well,......

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

It is a tribute to a system so robustly meritocratic that this team represents India's diversity better than any other institution: The Union Cabinet, our chief ministers, the civil services, the......

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday. Manchester City claim top spot after recovering to beat Leipzig 3-2 IMAGE: Manchester City's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their......

PIX: Real Madrid go top; Juventus-Inter share spoils

Rodrygo double powers Real to win IMAGE: Rodrygo celebrates scoring Real Madrid's first goal against Cadiz during the LaLiga match at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla, Cadiz. Photograph: Marcelo Del......

PIX: Garnacho scores overhead stunner; Spurs slip to third loss on trot

IMAGE: Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho scores their first goal. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho scored with a magical overhead kick in the......