Political Memes Are No Laughing Matter

'In India, political parties want to portray their leaders as cinematic heroes critical of their opponents.''This is where memes come into play.' Kindly note the image has only been published for......

'Why Do We Need Cities Where People Travel Long Distances?'

'In the larger cities, we can see that 12%-20% of the population making use of the metros. I don't think it is happening in the smaller cities.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi inaugurates......

'Electoral Bonds Biggest Scam In India'

'There is no scope for any doubt. This was a scheme designed to enrich the ruling party.' IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra D Modi at a roadshow for the Lok Sabha elections in......

Electoral Bonds: The Quid Pro Quo Factor

Which entrepreneur would willingly part with her or his hard-earned money for grasping, self-serving politicians? asks Debashis Basu. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The State Bank of India......

Investors In India Needs Red Carpet, Not Red Tape

'India needs many more job creators, both in manufacturing and services, to make it big.''For that, the red carpet must be rolled out fully and for all investors without holding back,' suggests......

With oil on the boil, Vistara's loss may not be IndiGo's gain

Shares of low-cost airline IndiGo hit record high on the bourses soon after reports of pilot crisis at Vistara emerged. Photograph: Vivek Prakash/Reuters The development also saw airfares surge......

Earnings of India's top 500 firms growing faster than US peers'

Profits of India’s top listed companies have been growing at a faster pace than those of their American peers, but when it comes to revenue growth, the order has reversed recently.......

In FDI, China's loss is not India's gain

Despite all the noise around India’s chance to leverage the China-plus one strategy, India’s share of global foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows fell from 3.5 per cent in the first......

Action Time For Alaya!

Amyra attends a wedding... Ali has an announcement... Mahesh Babu goes trekking... Photograph: Kind courtesy Manushi Chhillar/Instagram Manushi Chhillar explores the Lost City Of Petra in Jordan......

'Rohit Shetty's Copverse has made Cops Heroes'

'Indian Police Force encapsulates the same spirit, the essence of scale, the essence of action and that riveted rhythm that Rohit Shetty brings about, but is complete with absolute realism.'......

Why No Score Is Safe In IPL 2024

'The impact player rule has skewed the game heavily in favour of the batters.''The second factor is that all venues have BCCI-appointed curators as opposed to local curators.''This has essentially......

Salt reckons KKR got rub of the green; technology always a good thing

  IMAGE: Virat Kohli shows his frustration as he walks back after being caught and bowled by Harshit Rana after a controversial delivery. Photograph: BCCI It was a lucky call that Virat Kohli......

'I Should Not Be A One-Trick Pony'

'Whenever I've had bad days, I've watched videos the next day to see what didn't work, why it didn't work.' IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah picked 5 for 21 to demolish Royal Challengers Bengaluru on......

Kohli has set a benchmark with his fitness: Agarkar

IMAGE: Virat Kohli has set an example with his fitness for younger players to follow, feels BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Virat Kohli/Instagram The fitness blueprint......

From pacer to left-arm spinner: How LSG's M Siddharth made transition

IMAGE: M Siddharth celebrates after picking up the prized scalp of Virat Kohli. Photograph: BCCI On a sultry Tuesday night, Virat Kohli's wicket might have given Manimaran Siddharth the validation......