Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Rulers in New Delhi and their political aides in sensitive states like Tamil Nadu have to be doubly careful not to provoke a situation whose consequences may be much more than visible now to the......

Infra Key Talking Point For BJP In 2024

Key infrastructure sectors -- from railways to power, and from coal to petroleum -- will not only be part of the achievements but promises too, as the BJP fights to get a third term at the Centre.......

Will Modi's regular visits boost BJP's southern support?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wrapped up his whirlwind tour of South India by holding a roadshow in Kerala and a public rally in Tamil Nadu, marking the continuation of the Bharatiya......

2023: 2nd Warmest Year Since 1901

The five warmest years in Indian weather history have occurred in the past 14 years -- the others being 2009, 2017 and 2010, in order of intensity. IMAGE: Labourers push a cart as one drinks water......

Investors turn richer by Rs 81.90 lakh crore in 2023

In a memorable year for the equity market, Dalal Street investors added a whopping Rs 81.90 lakh crore to their wealth in 2023 as a raft of positive factors powered a stellar rally in stocks.......

India Inc rides merger-demerger wave

Corporate India is busy restructuring — through mergers, demergers and splits. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com That seems to be the new normal as CXOs and boards brainstorm on how to......

Private equity-backed mergers and acquisitions fall to 31-month low

The number of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in August that involved private equity (PE) funds was the lowest in nearly three years. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com There were 26 such deals......

Power stocks to stay charged as heat wave sweeps India, say analysts

As temperatures soar across the country, amid searing heat wave, analysts see power demand hitting fresh record highs this year. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The time, therefore, may be......

Karan Johar Makes 'Most Violent Film' In India

'The only violence I have had in any film of mine is a slap.''When Nikhil narrated the film to me, I was blown away.''I was literally screaming out of my chair.' IMAGE: Lakshya in Kill. Film......

'I am an Asha Bhosle discovery'

'Asha atya remains down-to-earth and frank.''If she likes something, she will tell you to your face.''Ditto, if she doesn't.''She is full of life and energy, I have never seen her brood.' IMAGE:......

'If you haven't acted with superstars, your market value doesn't go up'

'I can't wait for the day when the market value of an actress is not judged by the heroes or the superstars she's acted with.' IMAGE: Regina Cassandra plays Mrinalini Sarabhai, the legendary......

So, What Was It About Naatu Naatu?

RRR threw a lifeline, or so it seemed, to a world that was down in the dumps.Keeravani and his Naatu Naatu just happened to be in the right place at the right time, notes Saibal Chatterjee. RRR's......

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......

US Open PIX: Sabalenka beats Keys; sets up Gauff final

Images from the US Open women's semi-finals at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, on Thursday. IMAGE: Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after winning her......

What Does Kohli Mean, Folks?

Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI   Virat Kohli is gearing up to begin the next cycle of his cricketing journey with a series against the West Indies. Ahead of the first Test in Dominica, Kohli......

'You stand in the slips and half the battle is won'

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar in action during his hundred against Australia in Sharjah in 1998. Photograph: Getty Images Former India head coach Anshuman Gaekwad had the best seat in the house when he......

PICS: Liverpool, Chelsea play out drab draw

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League. IMAGE: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is chased by a host of Chelsea players as he breaks through during the Premier League match at Anfield,......