'The People of India are batting for the Idea of India'

'The people of India have not only challenged the ruling dispensation with the Constitution, they have also opened the eyes of the leadership that sits in the Opposition.' IMAGE: A protest against......

'In a party that has disciples, Jaitley was Modi's personal friend'

'Amit Shah and Modi have a disciple and guru relationship. But Modi and Jaitley's relationship was based on friendship. That's the difference.' Veteran journalist Harish Gupta speaks......

'It's back to stone age': Kashmir Valley blacked out

Desolate streets with security personnel and a communications lockdown has left the Valley cut off from the world. IMAGE: A man carrying vessels walks across a deserted road during restrictions,......

Can EC see us through a free and fair election?

Can the Election Commission step up to the plate and exert its Constitutional powers with non-partisan conviction, asks Mitali Saran. IMAGE: Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora announces the......

GST revenues grow 15% to nearly Rs 1.50 lakh cr in Dec

The collections from Goods and Services Tax (GST) grew by 15 per cent to over Rs 1.49 lakh crore in December 2022, indicating improved manufacturing output and consumption demand, besides better......

GST collection up 18% at over Rs 1.33 lakh cr in Feb

GST collections in February grew 18 per cent to over Rs 1.33 lakh crore in February even as the Omicron wave dented the month-on-month collection momentum. Photograph: PTI Photo This is for the......

This govt was not in favour of retro tax: Fin Secy

The bill to nullify retrospective taxation offers a fair solution within the framework of Indian law and Parliamentary sovereignty to companies which have been subjected to such demands, Finance......

Fear of unknown grips govt's privatisation plan

The divestment target of 2021-22 has been set at Rs 1.75 lakh crore as against Rs 32,835 crore garnered in the last fiscal. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com With the disruption caused by......

'Salman stands up when I enter the room'

'What more can I ask for?''Salman and Ranbir Kapoor know how to respect their seniors.' IMAGE: Aanjjan Srivastav with daughter Ranjana. Photograph: Kind courtesy Aanjjan Srivastav/Instagram......

The Common Man Who Became A Star

'A lot of actors auditioned for Wagle Ki Duniya, but R K Laxman rejected them all.''He was the decision-maker, as the serial was based on his Common Man.''He wanted a natural, who looked like a......

The Only Thing Aparshakti Wants To Change In His Life

'Much as I feel on top of the world after being a part of a special series like Jubilee, I would say my biggest achievement so far has been spreading happiness around.' IMAGE: Aparshakti Khurana......

'Jalsa changed things for me'

'I have wanted to act since I was seven. I wasn't confident enough.''I thought I didn't have the face, the body and the figure because back then, it was all about the body.''Now, the industry is......

SEE: Tendulkar meets Tendulkar at Wankhede!

IMAGE: The life-size statue of Sachin Tendulkar was unveiled at the Wankhede stadium on Wednesday. Photographs: ICC/X It was a 'special moment' for batting great Sachin Tendulkar as his statue was......

Former captain Bhutia files nomination for AIFF president's post

IMAGE: While Bhaichung Bhutia has filed his nomination as an "eminent player", the inclusion of which is debatable, he could turn out to be a unifying figure if right-minded people come together......