Asked about leader of united Opposition, Chidambaram says...

Ahead of the crucial Bengaluru meeting, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday exuded confidence that the Opposition, by staying united, can certainly challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi......

When Narasimha Rao Agreed To A JPC

There is, between Rao's tenure as PM and the current Modi regime, a powerful resonance of how transition can be managed.Rao's tenure saw many scams -- one where he was supposedly approached by......

I have no personal ambitions: Chidambaram on Cong polls

Days ahead of the Congress' crucial plenary session, senior leader P Chidambaram on Monday said half of the Congress Working Committee members should be elected as per the All India Congress......

Does China Really Want Indian Territory?

The Chinese aren't after territory.Their target is our national will, morale and the sense of autonomy we feel in making our strategic choices.They are attacking India and the Modi government at......

All hail Modi's 1st BJP Budget

The Modi government is notoriously honest about one fact: It does not listen to economists, observes Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Welcome sign rolled out for Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi in......

Why Modi's tax charter reads like a cruel joke

'Under this government, tax laws have become more draconian, and the government itself is setting stiff, unrealistic targets for tax officials, who have got more powers to harass us,' points out......

Modiji, this is your last chance

'The most important thing to do is to stop taxing citizens so brutally,' recommends T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Now that practically every economy in......

Modi govt does not acknowledge the word 'slowdown': Manmohan

There is a need for tax reforms in the country in a bolder way, Singh said. In a sharp attack on the Modi government over the state of the economy, former prime minister Manmohan Singh on......

Umran Malik Enjoys The Waves!

Photograph: Umran Malik/Instagram   Umran Malik may still be awaiting his international debut, but the fastest bowler in the nation enjoyed a relaxed evening at the Rushikonda beach in......

Rohit fined Rs 12 lakh for MI's slow over-rate

IMAGE: MI captain Rohit Sharma. Photograph: BCCI Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma was fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during the IPL game against Delhi Capitals in Chennai on......

Indian can win against odds in all conditions: Hayden

'This is a mark of all the great teams in history -- the ability to win both at home and away.' IMAGE: India's players celebrate the wicket of Joe Root during the third Test match in Motera, on......

'Dhoni is a great leader, knows how to lift team'

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni as 'unreal'. Photograph: CSK/Twitter Veteran spinner Imran Tahir described Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni as 'unreal', saying even without talking......

'Politics in Indian cricket was sickening'

'I was actually appointed captain for the West Indies tour (in 1971).''But Mr Vijay Merchant (the then chairman of the selectors) didn't like me nor did he like 'Tiger' Pataudi. He thought we were......