What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

What these elections prove beyond any doubt (if ever there was one) that Modi's hold over the public mind and Shah's mastery of election management are unparalleled.It doesn't seem likely that they......

Ramdev's messaging app 'Kimbho' goes off Play Store hours after launch

While experts claimed that Patanjali's Swadeshi messaging app was removed form Google Play over security concerns, Kimbho declared that it was removed because of heavy traffic. The fate of......

When Venezuela's star stopped shining

In the '70s, when other Latin American nations were crumbling under ruinous debt, Venezuela remained economically solvent and politically stable.Not only was it a democracy in a continent plagued......

The joys of bazaar shopping

The real challenge, says Subir Roy, is to go for something affordable whose quality is just right.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   When we were young we were a little intrigued by Sarkar......

Boomerang CEOs at Infosys: A band-aid solution

It's debatable whether going back in time -- twice in a span of four years -- by bringing back a once-proven leader at the top is the correct thing to do when Infosys desperately needs to be made......

Samsung's next big bet: Smartphone with a curved screen

Photograph: Kind Courtesy, Samsung Samsung Electronics Co Ltd aims to restore its crumbling lead in the global smartphone industry in part by ramping up high-end devices with curved screens full......

It's time to note the rise of a 'New China'

It is important to note that slowdown in activity is really confined to a selected few regions within China, says Abheek Barua. There doesn't seem to be any dearth of bad news on China's economic......

Watch The Best Of Satyajit Ray On OTT

Had he not taken his final curtain call on April 23, 1992, Satyajit Ray would still, undoubtedly, have been making movies. His films still dazzle with their technical artistry and are relevant even......

MISSION IIT. MURDERS. MIRACLES.

Murders, miracles, mission IIT, Sukanya Verma suggests everything you can catch on OTT this week.   Only Murders in the BuildingWhere to watch? Disney HotstarLanguage? English Steven Martin,......

Review: Pink, a film that must be championed

'This is a solid, terse film that makes its points in mainstream fashion with an appropriate lack of subtlety.''Pink is a barnstormer -- and it doesn't pull its punches,' says Raja Sen. An old man......

What we learned from Bollywood in 2016

Sukanya Verma lists the lessons Bollywood taught us this year. We've learned a great deal from Bollywood. How to cook, cycle, romance, study, play cricket, write letters, enjoy rains, you name......