4 Times When Modi's Hindu-Muslim Rhetoric Backfired

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com does a deep dive into four elections when Narendra Modi resorted to anti-Muslim fervour and points out that Hindu-Muslim politics does not necessarily mean victory......

'BJP murdered democracy in Surat'

'Can you imagine that Surat's voters won't have any say now in exercising their fundamental right to choose a candidate of their own choice? This is what the BJP has reduced India's democracy to.'......

People Will Ensure BJP Pays For This Murder'

'This might prove to be a temporary gain for the BJP, but at a huge cost to the people of Gujarat and democracy in India.' IMAGE: Mukesh Dalal, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate, collects his......

'Robert Vadra ab ki baar' posters in Amethi amid suspense

Even as the Congress is yet to announce its candidate for Amethi constituency, posters featuring Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, appeared outside the party's office......

Zambia copper mine: Vedanta scouts for fundraise options

Anil Agarwal-owned Vedanta Resources (VRL), which has hired Standard Chartered Bank to raise funds for its Konkola copper mine assets, says it is engaging with several potential partners for both......

Iran-Israel Flare-Up Tests India's Oil Reserves

'Any escalation that may hit the oil production of Iran or affect the oil transit through the Strait can result in a spike in oil prices.' IMAGE: The apparent remains of a ballistic missile in the......

Rajasthan enters fray to attract Tesla India plant

With US-based electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla scouting for a suitable location for its foray in India, Rajasthan has joined the fray with a host of offers to woo the Elon Musk-led company. Other......

'Will end year with a growth rate of over 30 per cent'

'In life insurance, it is about creating distribution capacity and solutions for customers. We are constantly working on that.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shriram Life Shriram Life Insurance......

Usha Uthup, Mithun Get Padma Bhushan Awards

Usha Uthup and Mithun Chakraborty were among those who were conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for their outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.     IMAGE: President......

'My Life Was In Danger'

''I received many threatening calls and letters.''A fatwa was issued against me.' IMAGE: A young Salma Agha. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salma Agha/Instagram She became a household name in 1982,......

Kangana Holds A Roadshow!

Kangana Ranaut, the BJP candidate for Mandi, held a roadshow in the constituency on Sunday, April 21, 2024.   IMAGE: Kangana Ranaut and Jairam Thakur -- the former Himachal Pradesh chief......

'I am Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh!'

'I am a straight 3.0 version!' Photograph: Kind courtesy Tanishaa Mukerji/Instagram Tanishaa Mukerji started her acting career with a bang when she got to play a YRF heroine in her second film......

PIX: Man City hammer Brighton to keep pressure on leaders Arsenal

IMAGE: Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring their second goal with Bernardo Silva, Rodri and Nathan Ake. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters Phil Foden struck twice as Manchester City......

Did Patidar Bat Better Than Kohli?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally got back to winning ways!After suffering six defeats in a row, RCB outclassed Sunrisers Hyderabad by 35 runs to keep their slim hopes alive of making it to the......

Chess whiz Gukesh reveals his inspiration: Find out who

MS Dhoni and Novak Djokovic's pressure-soaking ability attracts chess sensation D Gukesh IMAGE: Chess grandmaster Gukesh D arrives in Chennai after winning the FIDE Candidates 2024, on......

Gukesh expresses gratitude to Viswanathan Anand

 'I am truly grateful to him and wouldn't have been close to what I am now if it wasn't for him.' IMAGE: D Gukesh gets a hug from his mother Padma on his arrival at Chennai airport on......

I don't see much harm in Impact Player rule: AB de Villiers

Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers said that though the batters are "having a feast" during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), he does not see much harm in the 'Impact Player'......