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Why Congress Rose To Kejriwal's Defence

The Congress now knows that it is the only force -- however weakened it might be -- that stands between the BJP and India's evolution into a single-party Republic. Because, once it is out of the......

Why Modi Should Thank Indira Gandhi

If Indira Gandhi hadn't targeted the RSS, Narendra Modi wouldn't be sitting pretty with his second majority and looking at a third, asserts Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Narendra Modi at the foundation......

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

If Modi wants to leave a real legacy, breaking India's strategic triangulation would be the real gift, notes Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish......

The Prime Minister Born On February 29

Morarji Desai, India's first non Congress prime minister, was born on February 29, 1896. Mr Desai was 81 when he was elected prime minister and ruled India for two years, from March 1977 to July......

Has Congress Flunked Ram-Given Revival Opportunity?

Wouldn't it be better to join the celebrations with the vast Hindu majority while at the same time criticising Mr Modi/BJP/RSS for politicising it? notes Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Congress leader......

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 bank branches are important even in Digital India

Despite the increasing adoption of digital transactions in the past three to five years, brick-and-mortar interaction across geographic catchments remains a potent distribution channel. Though the......

Modi needs to listen to our economists

We have a government with an extremely weak economic team advising a PM who hardly pays attention to their thoughts, says Jayanta Roy. Photograph: Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com I......

Return of the Bharatiya 'Baniya' Party

'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......

Bhagwat's message to Modi

'By holding forth on Swadeshi economics, Bhagwat is showing his intent to fight back,' says Shekhar Gupta.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The Sarsanghchalak, as the Rashtriya......

Date Night For Aditi-Siddharth

The who's who of Bollywood made sure to attend Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus Web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Alia, Ananya, Sonakshi Watch Heeramandi Aditi Rao Hydari, who......

'This was something I have never done'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Fardeen F Khan/Instagram After a hiatus of 14 years, Fardeen Khan makes his comeback in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. "It's......

Heeramandi Teaser Glitters And How!

If Sanjay Leela Bhansali could make Mumbai's Kamathipura sparkle in Gangubai Kathiawadi, Heera Mandi is bound to be drowned in glitter, observes Deepa Gahlot. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi:......

Date Night For Aditi Rao Hydari-Siddharth

It was raining stars at the wedding reception of Aamir Khan's only daughter Ira and Nupur Shikhare, as the proud father invited *everyone* from the film industry. We saw the fam jam and the......

2023's Must Watch Web Series

The streaming platforms were replete with violent, profanity-laden gangster shows. But amidst the noise, there were some effective and thought-provoking shows too. Deepa Gahlot's list of her top 10......

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