Truth in the AI era

Can legislation enable this, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.   Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com I still remember, in my school days, when my classmates and I fell into an argument about who......

LAC situation stable but sensitive, deployment extremely robust: Army chief

Army chief Gen Manoj Pande on Friday said he would describe the situation along the Line of Actual Control as "stable but sensitive" while asserting that deployment of Indian troops and other......

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......

At 39, Modi Knew Ayodhya's Value For The BJP's Future

Gujarat was labelled Hindutva's crucible and Modi was to become the chief 'chemist'. A revealing political saga excerpted from Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay's The Demolition, the Verdict and the Temple:......

Future of digital payments in India

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.' IMAGE: Cutlery vendor switches on Paytm at a roadside......

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

The message is clear: The 60-year-old wise uncles need to handhold the 40-year-old entrepreneurs when, obsessed with ambition and greed for growth, they become a victim of hubris, points out Tamal......

Tax devolution not about richer vs poorer states

Tax devolution shares, which threaten to create a north-south divide among states, may have more to do with per capita income, and not so much with population. IMAGE: Kerala Chief Minister......

Packaged food sector leaving consumers spoilt for choice with new launches

Over the past year, Amul has undergone a transformative journey, evolving from a dairy-centric entity to a comprehensive foods company. Photograph: Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters Since 2022, PepsiCo......

'Prasanth wanted Yash to play Hanuman'

'Since God was being shown in live action on such a large scale, Prasanth was initially sceptical about going with an animated character.' IMAGE: Teja Sajja in HanuMan. Prasanth Varma's Telugu......

'Keep harassing batsmen for at least a couple of years more'

IMAGE: Rahul Dravid and Ravi Shastri urged Ravichandran Ashwin to torment the batters for at least a couple of years more. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Rahul Dravid hopes that he doesn't call......

'Shami's absence massive but India still favourites'

IMAGE: Former SA pacer Fanie de Villiers believes the Indian team has reached South Africa with the best chance to win the series. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Mohammed Shami's absence will......

IPL media rights value can touch USD 50 billion: Dhumal

IMAGE: IPL is the second-most high-valued league after NFL. Photograph: BCCI IPL chairman Arun Dhumal believes that the media rights value of the league has the potential to touch a......

IPL 2023: 'Impact Player' rule negates all-rounders' role: Ponting

IMAGE: DC coach Ricky Ponting said the Capitals will miss regular skipper Rishabh Pant in the upcoming season. Photograph: BCCI Rishabh Pant is irreplaceable in Delhi Capitals set-up and no one......