Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Learning perhaps from the Kargil debacle, Musharraf tried hard to evolve as a statesman in his dealings with India, recalls Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W. IMAGE: Former......

The Great Cheetah Tamasha

The Bengal Tiger, the Asiatic Lion and the more widespread leopard have had to swallow their pride.Rarely has the prime minister turned up in person, sun hat and camera at the ready, to welcome a......

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

The agreement would divert China's attention and keep them busy in the Pacific theatre, probably resulting in a reduction in threat perception in our area of interest in the Indian Ocean, notes......

The rise and fall of Lula and Brazil

'He is the man,' US President Barack Obama had said at a G-20 gathering, enhancing Lula's stature.Six years later, has Brazil's impressive economic growth turned to sand?Will a President, who......

DON'T WORRY About The Rupee!

The currency market won't care for our moans, groans, cries and sighs.The rupee will find its own level, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com This is an......

Oil's slide below $30 sends shockwaves far and wide

Traders have all but given up attempting to predict where the new-year rout will end US oil stumbled below $30 for the first time in 12 years to levels that threaten the survival of many US shale......

Burden of captaincy affecting Shubman Gill's batting?

IMAGE: In his seven innings so far in IPL 2024, Shubman Gill has perished for below 20 in three innings, while twice he has fallen in the 30s. Photograph: BCCI Delhi Capitals bowling coach James......

Did DK Mishandle Kuldeep Yadav At KKR?

IMAGE: Dinesh Karthik acknowledged some 'tough conversations' with Kuldeep Yadav. Photograph: BCCI   Dinesh Karthik, the veteran wicket-keeper-batter currently lighting up the IPL for Royal......

PBKS Vs RCB: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's passionate fans witnessed everything they craved in their season's home opener -- a dominant batting performance, disciplined bowling, and a nail-biting finish.......

Can Padikkal Fill The Rahul Void?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Devdutt Padikkal/Instagram   In the build-up to the Rajkot Test against England, India faced a setback with K L Rahul sidelined due to a knee issue. Stepping into......

The Ageless Wonders Of IPL 2023

T20 cricket used to be the domain of the young and fearless, but IPL 2023 shattered that dogma. Piyush Chawla, Amit Mishra, Mohit Sharma and Ishant Sharma, despite being in the twilight of their......