Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Constituencies that are going to the polls in the first phase, slated for April 19, have just 19 days for campaigning. Contrast that with those going to polls in the 7th phase, notes N Sathiya......

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......

Vizhinjam Port: Between Protest, Promise And Reality

Big-ticket investments taking off is crucial for Kerala given the years it lost to labour militancy courtesy the same political forces currently in power, explains Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: Women......

TN fisherman injured as Navy fires on 'suspicious' boat, Stalin writes to Modi

A Tamil Nadu fisherman on Friday sustained bullet injuries when the Navy "fired warning shots" in mid-sea and Chief Minister M K Stalin sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to prevent......

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

'There is no need to do anything, let your SIPs get deducted every month, and stick to your allocation between equity, fixed income and emergency funds and your risk covers.' Illustration: Uttam......

What Shah's cooperation ministry will do

New ministry will bring much-needed transparency in the functioning of the cooperatives, which so far have been riddled with allegations of political interference and mismanagement. IMAGE: Union......

India set to have 150 unicorns by 2025

$47.6 bn capital invested across 921 deals in India in 2020, despite pandemic. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Mohanjit Jolly lost a good amount of weight during this pandemic as he walks......

Disappointed over govt policies on FDI, divestment in Budget 2021: BMS

RSS-aligned Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) on Monday expressed disappointment over the government's budget proposals with regard to divestment and foreign direct investment, especially in the......

Blonde Review: Marilyn Monroe Deserves Better

Marilyn Monroe is always seen as a cautionary tale of how the pressures of celebrity could destroy a fragile mind, observes Deepa Gahlot. This year marked the 60th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's......

Bollywood's WOMEN IN WHITE

Who can forget Marilyn Monroe's flying white dress in The Seven Year Itch, Audrey Hepburn's Ascot dress in My Fair Lady, Bond Girl Ursula Andress in a white bikini or Carrie Fisher's Princess Leia......

Oscars 2021: Amanda Seyfried walks the red carpet

The 93rd Annual Academy awards was held across two venues in Hollywood -- the Dolby Theatre and Union Station -- and saw a lot of glamour on the red carpet. Though the ceremony will have no host......

Oscars 2021: Nomadland wins BIG!

A quick look at the winners of the 93rd Annual Academy Awards, listed in bold.   IMAGE: Peter Spears, Frances McDormand, Chloe Zhao, Mollye Asher and Dan Janvey win Best Picture for......

Sudharsan ton gives India A big edge over England Lions

IMAGE: Sai Sudarshan made 117 off 240 balls on Day 3. Photograph: Reuters Bhardwaj Sai Sudharsan underlined his growing status as a productive top-order batter with a hundred against England......

India 'A' in deep trouble; England 'A' on brink of win

IMAGE: Abhimanyu Easwaran continues to flop in big games. Abhimanyu Easwaran's failures in potentially career-changing games continued as England 'A' is looking good to record a facile victory......

England Lions pin India A to mat despite Patidar's ton

IMAGE: Despite Rajat Patidar’s unbeaten ton, England Lions remained in firm control. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rajat Patidar/Instagram England Lions continued to dominate India A despite a......

Golf: Shubhankar Sharma in joint lead at Irish Open

IMAGE: Shubhankar Sharma is seeking his first DP World Tour victory since 2018. Photograph: Lorraine Osullivan/Reuters Shubhankar Sharma dropped a late bogey after a splendid front nine to shoot......

Shubhankar in sole lead at Irish Open golf

IMAGE: Shubhankar Sharma shot his best round of 2023 as he fired a flawless 7-under 65, that included an eagle and five birdies. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters India's golfer Shubhankar Sharma......