Has BJP Fallen In Congress Trap?

On balance, RG contesting from Raebareli instead of Amethi isn't the masterstroke the party's adherents are touting it to be, but neither is it the blunder the BJP and its tame media is framing it......

In Search Of Modi In Srinagar

It's a different Srinagar from what Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf encountered 24 years ago. Tourists throng the Kashmir Valley post-Article 370, azaadi appears dead, and everyone says one man is......

Ex-Delhi Cong chief Arvinder Singh Lovely joins BJP

Former Delhi Congress president Arvinder Singh Lovely joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday along with a few other leaders, including former MLAs Raj Kumar Chauhan, Neeraj Basoya and Naseeb......

Who Are Political Ads Targeting?

'It is the first-time voters and the agnostics who are often influenced by political advertising.''These swing voters tend to make a huge difference in the outcome of any election.' IMAGE: A......

'Bonded labour': Air India pilot unions extend support to Vistara

Describing their situation akin to “bonded labour”, two Air India pilot unions extended their support to Vistara pilots on Thursday, who have raised grievances regarding the duty roster......

Why valuation of FMCG sector is likely to be attractive

The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector has underperformed the Nifty over the past year as its 20 per cent return is trumped by 29 per cent of the benchmark index. The FMCG index saw a 2.2 per......

Despite shrinking discounts, Russian crude flow to India may continue

Despite discounts on Russian crude oil — which fell to the lowest since the Ukraine war began — and the rising sanctions, import volumes from the country will remain stable for now or......

Why RBI Was Worried About Consumer Credit Growth

The banking regulator was uncomfortable with the runaway pace at which consumer credit was growing. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Tucked away in the 'Report on Trend and Progress of......

Is He India's Finest Director Of Romcoms?

Girish AD doesn't make romantic comedies so much as he elevates the genre, observes Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Mamitha Baiju and Naslen in Premalu. I consider Thanneer Mathan Dinangal and Super......

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Sukanya Verma lists her this week's OTT recommendations.   Tiger 3Where to watch? Amazon Prime VideoLanguage: Hindi Salman Khan resumes his spy duties as Tiger in the third film of the......

Killer Soup Review: Manoj, Konkona Are Star Ingredients, But...

Killer Soup's plots grow too convoluted and the strain of keeping the momentum going shows when its shrewd and surreal visuals lose steam, observes Sukanya Verma. Against the stillness of lush......

Where You Can Watch Shyam Benegal's Best Films

As Shyam Benegal turns 89 on December 14, Subhash K Jha takes a look at 10 of his best films and tells you where you can watch them.   Ankur (1974)Where to watch? YouTube Many film buffs,......

Zaheer joins Rohit to scrap IPL's 'impact player' rule

Zaheer Khan not a big fan of Impact Player rule, says it's producing 'half all-rounders' Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI Echoing the views of India captain Rohit Sharma, former pacer Zaheer Khan on......

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India to play 5 Tests in Australia

IMAGE: Australia and India will compete in a five-Test series For the first time since 1991-92.. Photograph: BCCI The latest edition of the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy was on Monday extended by......

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

IPL 2024 is here, and a fresh wave of leadership is set to take charge. From familiar faces to surprising picks, each team has entrusted a captain to steer them towards glory. From seasoned......

Should women's cricket have the same field size as men?

Women's Premier League looking to push boundaries, literally IMAGE: Shafali Varma smashed the longest six recorded of this year's Women's Premier League. Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI......

#PinkPromise: Rajasthan Royals celebrate women

IMAGE: #PinkPromise, Sanju Samson looks gooood! Photograph: Rajasthan Royals/X Rajasthan Royals step onto the field this IPL season not just in their iconic colours, but in a powerful symbol......