Why Modi Needs Mission-Mode Bureaucrats

Learning from East Asia, India must reform its district administration with performance, accountability, and vision to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat, points out Deepak Mishra. Illustration:......

Modi Isn't Going To Retire On September 17

'Mr Modi has the power and pre-eminence in the BJP-RSS to choose how long he wants to serve, and he is definitely going to want to contest in 2029.''He will only be 79, as old as Donald Trump now,......

'Whatever We Have, That Is Being Taken Away By The Government'

'The government is distributing land in Ladakh as if they are selling cinema hall tickets.' IMAGE: Charred remains of vehicles after the violent protest at the BJP office in Leh, September 24,......

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

'Gyanendra back on the throne would be bad news for the Nepali people. He may not have learnt from his experience, but we have.' IMAGE: Pro-monarchist demonstrators hurl stones at riot police......

'Rishad has all the values of Mr Premji and Wipro'

'There’s a lot of continuity in terms of basic values and there’s also a lot of new thinking based on the generational shift… it’s a combination of continuity and change,'......

Facebook vs Facebake/Facecake and IPR violations in India

In a country like India, where counterfeit items are sold in every nook and corner, the regulation of trademark infringement poses a big challenge. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Earlier......

Mr & Mrs Mahi Review: Match Made In Heaven!

I liked how the film finds excitement in Mahendra and Mahima's dull lives and transforms their humdrum existence into an ode to second chances, notes Sukanya Verma. The two Mahis in Mr & Mrs Mahi......

'Patriots And Artists Like Him Never Die'

'He will eternally be remembered as Mr Bharat for always reminding us about roti, kapada aur kisaan. Our integrity and patriotism. Our culture and our roots.' IMAGE: Madhur Bhandarkar with Manoj......

Kesari Chapter 2 Review: Ahistorical, But Entertaining

If you disregard history and are ready to watch Kesari 2 purely as an entertainer, you are definitely going to enjoy it, notes Utkarsh Mishra. The title of Akshay Kumar's latest period drama......

'Neena Gupta And I Would Fight A Lot'

'I need to work to find some joy in this life.' IMAGE: Kanwaljit Singh with wife Anooradha Patel. Photograph: Kind courtesy Anooradha Patel/Instagram Kanwaljit Singh loved the fact that everyone......

Smriti Mandhana's wedding postponed after father hospitalised

'Smriti is very close to her father. So, she has decided to postpone the marriage, which was going to happen today, till her father is fine.' IMAGE: The wedding ceremony had been scheduled for......

Another Scare For Smriti Mandhana!

IMAGE: It turned out to be a tough Sunday for Smriti Mandhana as her fiance Palash Muchhal also had to be taken to a hospital after his health deteriorated. Photograph: Smriti Mandhana/Instagram......

Syed Modi International: Indian youngsters record stunning wins

Tanvi Sharma stuns Okuhara, Manraj Singh oust Prannoy to make quarters. IMAGE: Teen Tanvi Sharma stunned second seed Nozomi Okuhara in the pre-quarterfinal of the Syed Modi International......

Kohli-backed World Bowling League to launch next year

With its origins in ancient Egypt, bowling's heyday in the United States was in the 1960s and 70s when every town and suburb had its own alley. IMAGE: The World Bowling League, with six......

Can India grab gold at Badminton Asia Mixed Teams?

Sindhu, Lakshya to head India's campaign at Asian C'ships IMAGE: PV Sindhu will lead the women's team at the Asia Badminton Mixed Team Championship in China next month. Photograph: Weixiang......