Localised campaign helped BJP dislodge AAP from power

The Bharatiya Janata Party's hyper-localised campaign targeting the Aam Aadmi Party's loyal base among the poor with its welfare promises and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's depiction of Delhi's......

JCBs used to remove dead bodies after Kumbh stampede: Akhilesh's big claim

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that the government was hiding the number of deaths in the stampede at the Kumbh congregation in Prayagraj, and demanded strict action......

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

Kamala has finessed bubblegum conversation about whether she is Black or Indian. Her Irrelevancing-approach, an Irrelevance-code if you will, is Elevated and Elegant -- this is the Elevance of......

Travelling to Pak for multilateral event, not...: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday appeared to rule out any bilateral talks with his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Ishaq Dar during his visit to Islamabad this month to attend a......

How to get more bang for the buck out of field agents

Will allowing business correspondents to hawk insurance products help in reviving 5-lakh strong field agents as a viable channel?   Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In late......

'God Save Insurance Industry'

'Some of the astounding proposals, if translated into statutory provisions, would be suicidal.''This would not be a wonder cure for increasing insurance penetration and only result in mushrooming......

Cut in FY25 estimates likely to keep SBI Life stock under pressure

SBI Life Insurance reported a weak performance in Q2FY25. Image used for representation purpose only. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The annual premium equivalent or APE grew 3 per cent......

Mis-selling of life insurance policies at alarming level: Irdai

The alarming level of life insurance policy misselling has caught the attention of policymakers amid efforts by the insurance regulator to boost insurance penetration, a top official from the......

'We Lost So Many Things In This War'

'The war ended in 2009 and I believe the new generation of Tamils don't know what was going on there.''I felt it was my duty to tell our story.''Since 2009, it seems like we are sleeping.' IMAGE:......

'A genuinely kind man who, despite his stardom, approaches life as an artist first'

'We bonded over the fact that we are both from Delhi and he spent a lot of his childhood in the same neighbourhood as me.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sanjeeta Bhattacharya Indie singer Sanjeeta......

Can Rajasthan Royals beat LSG and end losing run?

Rajasthan Royals have 4 points from 7 matches; Lucknow Super Giants have 8 from 7. IMAGE: Rajasthan Royals will need a good opening partnership from Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal to end their......

Umpires carry out bat checks to prevent unfair advantage

  IMAGE: The umpire checks Rajasthan Royals' Shimron Hetmyer's bat size as part of IPL compliance. Photograph: X In a departure from the norm, on-field umpires have started making random......

Delhi Capitals seek first win at 'home' against RR

IMAGE: Delhi Capitals suffered their first defeat in five matches after a stunning batting meltdown against Mumbai Indians. Photograph: BCCI Jolted by a dramatic loss at home after a dream start......

IPL: Woeful and winless, CSK face plucky Punjab

IMAGE: Chennai Super Kings have lost three of their opening games this season for their worst start ever in the tournament. Photograph: CSK/X The distinct lack of firepower in Mahendra Singh......

IPL PIX: Rookie Arya destroys CSK with fiery ton

IMAGES from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings in Mullanpur on Tuesday SCORECARD IMAGE: Priyansh Arya celebrates his century. Photograph: BCCI Rookie opener Priyansh Arya......