Modi resorting to 'cliched Hindu-Muslim script': Cong

The Congress on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his 'Muslim League imprint' remarks on the party's manifesto, saying he is scared over the prospect of the Bharatiya Janata Party......

BJP's Complete Distrust Of Federalism

What is to be done to resist the twin thrusts of the BJP's ideology, majoritarian and a strong centripetal instinct against federalism? asks Aakar Patel. IMAGE: Delhi Ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj......

Modi slams Cong for 'callously giving away' island to Lanka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday led a Bharatiya Janata Party charge against the Congress for "callously" giving away Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka, slamming it as yet another......

Modi's Challenge Of The South

It is early to make out which way the wind is blowing, but there is no denying that challenges for the BJP, far outweigh the advantages in this region, notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay. IMAGE: Narendra......

New-age, standardised courses in skill ministry's 100-day plan

In the first 100 days of the next government, the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship (MSDE) is planning to introduce new-age courses to suit the changing industry needs.......

Arrest of Chanda Kochhar, husband was 'abuse of power by CBI'

Right to remain silent cannot be equated with non-cooperation, ruled the Bombay high court while terming the arrest of the Kochhar couple by the CBI in the ICICI loan fraud case as "abuse of power"......

What Are RBI's Challenges In 2024?

The challenge for the RBI in 2024 is likely to be less about containing elevated inflation and more about curbing excessive financial market exuberance and a 'problem of plenty', notes Sajjid......

'Railways plans to carry 10 billon passengers every year by 2030'

'We carry 6.5 billion passengers every year. We have crossed seven billion this year, and are targeting 10 billion by 2030.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the crowd after flagging......

Manjummel Boys Is Better Than Titanic!

Manjummel Boys is a largely conventional, commercial, movie. But given the rather curvy observations that do stay intact in the film, Rohit Sathish is tempted to think what an even braver, more......

'Rituraj was the life of the party'

'One day, just like that, without even saying goodbye, he was gone.' IMAGE: Rituraj Singh with Varun Dhawan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rituraj Singh/Instagram On February 20, a little after......

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad. IMAGE:......

'Prasanth wanted Yash to play Hanuman'

'Since God was being shown in live action on such a large scale, Prasanth was initially sceptical about going with an animated character.' IMAGE: Teja Sajja in HanuMan. Prasanth Varma's Telugu......

'Removing Rohit As Captain Was Tough'

IMAGE: Mumbai Indians' then director of cricket Zaheer Khan, then head coach Mahela Jayawardene, then captain Rohit Sharma and mentor Sachin Tendulkar. Photograph: BCCI   Mahela Jayawardene,......

Can a WPL contract help Veda regain her place in the Indian team?

IMAGE: The WPL auction is set to be held on December 9 and Veda Krishnamurthy is hoping to earn a contract. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters Tragedies and snubs are nothing new for Veda......

Bumrah set to rock Ireland T20 series

Ireland T20Is: All eyes on Bumrah; India's Gen-Next stars ready to shine on international platform IMAGE: Head Coach Sitanshu Kotak, left, with Captain Jasprit Bumrah, Assistant Coach Sairaj......

Ravindra Jadeja proved fairy tales exist in sport, says Fleming

IMAGE: Ravindra Jadeja celebrates after scoring the winning runs. Photograph: BCCI Stephen Fleming doesn't believe in fairy tales in sport but Ravindra Jadeja's near-improbable heist that......

Where Does Sachin Stand Among The Great Batters?

Tendulkar's sterling performances, his fascinating duels for supremacy with contemporaries -- Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting, Inzamam-ul Haq, Jacques Kallis among batsmen; Shane Warne, Muttiah......