Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Polyglot, statesman and scholar, the inscrutable PV Narasimha Rao was often referred to as the Chanakya of Indian politics, the prime minister known for initiating far-reaching economic reforms and......

'US trying to temper expectations of India'

'Having India as a credible deterrent vis-a-vis Chinese ambitions in the Indian Ocean and South Asian region is a desirable short-term outcome.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi, US President......

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Deployed at 15,632 feet, Captain Shiva Chauhan, 25, highlights the calibre of the Indian Army's women officers. IMAGE: Captain Shiva Chauhan at the Kumar Post at the height of 15,632 feet.......

Why Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi Has Got It Wrong

Words and actions like those of R N Ravi and a vocal section of the state BJP have only added to Tamil fears and suspicions, points out N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu Governor Ravindra......

Will Bull Run In PSU Banks Continue?

It's not easy to predict the market. But there are at least two positive factors to back the PSU banks, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Photograph: Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters   These days,......

Rising Sun resurgence: Jefferies' crystal ball on Japan's future

Nikkei 225 index hit the 40,000 mark for the first time ever on Monday, continuing its bull-run that saw the index reclaim its 1989 peak of 34,000 levels in February, as global investors latched on......

Why foreign brokerages remain bullish on Paytm stock

Shares of One97 Communications (OCL), which provides financial services under the brand 'Paytm', and has a banking arm Paytm Payments Bank (PPBL), hit the 5 per cent upper circuit at Rs 428.10 on......

Stock Market: Which Sectors Delivered?

The biggest bounce is in the realty sector, where the industry index jumped 80%.There's been a turnaround also in automobiles and ancillaries (up 45%).The pharma and health care indices have a......

Bramayugam: Movie Love or Masochism?

You will appreciate the Mammootty of this movie better if you do not take the servile reviews to heart, for this is a grand, broad, almost proudly comic performance, assures Sreehari Nair. Since......

'I didn't make any money through TV'

'I will never look down upon television. But do I want to do it again? I don't think so.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Nikita Dutta In an industry where talent shines brightly but perseverance shines......

Hrithik, SRK, Salman, Bachchans Party!

Bollywood's mega stars came together to celebrate Producer Anand Pandit's 60th birthday in Mumbai. Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com brings back some snapshots. With his film Dunki getting a warm......

'The Kerala Story is not against Muslims'

'Just because a subject is uncomfortable for some and doesn't suit their political ideology, should a film not be made?' IMAGE: Adah Sharma in The Kerala Story. Photograph: Kind courtesy Adah......

India vs England promises thrills, turners, and drama!

IMAGE: With an unmatched record of 16 successive series wins and just three home Test losses in the last 44 matches, India's resilience is unparalleled. Photograph: BCCI/X India's unalloyed......

Can Alcaraz upset Djokovic's reign at Australian Open?

IMAGE: Carlos Alcaraz, who has taken the tennis world by storm since becoming the youngest men's world number one after his US Open triumph in 2022. Photograph: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY......

1st ODI PIX: India's rising stars demolish South Africa

IMAGES from the first ODI between South Africa and India played at The Wanderers, in Johannesburg, on Sunday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Arshdeep Singh celebrates with team-mates after taking the wicket......

How Dravid tackles criticism and unwinds

Rahul Dravid's ability to soak in pressure contributed in India's bull run in World Cup IMAGE: India Head Coach Rahul Dravid with captain Rohit Sharma. Photograph: BCCI/X Few days before the......

Final Countdown: India ready for date with history on Super Sunday

Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI/X An Indian captain ready to create a legacy of his own will have 10 ruthless professionals and a billion cricket maniacs for support when his team takes on......