'In Hindi, Mr Modi is unequalled as an exceptionally accomplished orator.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi addresses the inauguration of the New Circuit House at Somnath in Gujarat,......
'I made it known through diplomatic channels that I was unhappy.''So, he called me and tried to explain, but I said this is something that doesn't happen between friends.' IMAGE: Then US secretary......
India's most powerful prime minister in five decades gets publicly admonished -- if gently -- by the US vice-president.The question is, would this make him reflect on how and why, or which ones of......
'There are three pillars of concern: The expansion of Hindu majoritarianism, the concentration of executive power and decay of independent institutions, and curbs on free expression and dissent.'......
The bilateral and Quad summits, in which Prime Minister Modi played a significant role, has sent the right message to China, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra......
'The hack may have been done by a rogue Twitter employee, or it may have been a smart hack into the Twitter system, or a social hack where someone conned Twitter's employees into giving them......
'This is the first time there has been an attempt to use market forces to counter disinformation on social media,' notes Devangshu Datta.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The advertising......
'The BJP has shown signs lately of returning to its trader mindset.''Several strong emotions get meshed in this: Nationalism, protectionism, mercantilism, and arrogance,' points out Shekhar......
The question is whether Prime Minister Modi can convince the world’s investors that India is the ultimate investment destination of 2018, says Kanika Datta. There was some degree of......
Despite the Indian government’s recent efforts, anecdotal evidence indicates that there has been little change in the extortionist behaviour of a significant proportion of tax and police......
'At the end of 2020, I was insecure, going through heartbreak, filled with negativity and self-doubt.''I had worked so hard over the past few years and suddenly, my career was stagnant.'......
Blood sucking locusts on the loose, a honeymoon gone awry, a disenchanted school teacher and a singing tropical rainforest mammal, Sukanya Verma lets you take your pick from the OTT spread this......
Photograph: Alberto E Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Billie Ellish had a history-making night at the 62nd Grammy awards, as she swept the four biggest prizes: Best New Artiste,......
'To say Aretha ticked all the boxes when it came to voice technique is like calling Cristiano Ronaldo an efficient footballer,' says Kanika Datta. IMAGE: Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul,......
'Only bachelors go ahead in life.''See Modiji, Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah, Baba Ramdev...'Rakhi Sawant, as uncensored as they come. Rakhi Sawant is full of quotable quotes. With her bold and bindaas......
'My trend has been semis, quarters, fourth, third, second, first round, and then, according to my trend, I should have been in the third-round quallies.' IMAGE: Caroline Wozniacki in action during......
Golfing great Arnold Palmer died on Sunday, aged 87. His death left the golfing fraternity in mourning. Even US President Barack Obama tweeted his respects to the golfing great. Tributes......