'PM Modi wants BJP leaders with no spine'

‘He only promotes those leaders who will never show any resistance to him in future.’ IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects a model of the Dwarka Expressway before its......

As BJP embraces Chirag Paswan, Paras threatens revolt

There are unconfirmed reports that the BJP has offered to appoint Paras as governor and a berth in the Bihar cabinet to his nephew Prince Raj. M I Khan reports. IMAGE: Union Minister......

Why BJP hasn't named Maharashtra candidates so far

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led ruling alliance and the Opposition bloc are united in their belief that winnability is the only formula for seat-sharing in Maharashtra, which sends the......

Chhattisgarh BJP MLAs to meet today as suspense over CM likely to end

A key meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Paty's newly-elected 54 MLAs in Chhattisgarh to pick the legislative party leader will be held in Raipur on Sunday which is likely to end the suspense over who......

Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy dies of cardiorespiratory arrest

Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy passed away on Tuesday due to a cardiorespiratory arrest after a prolonged illness, a company statement said. He was 75. Having created a huge business empire across......

Aim to double every 4 years: HDFC Bank MD after merger

Having successfully executed the merger with parent HDFC, HDFC Bank's managing director and chief executive Sashidhar Jagdishan on Saturday said the country's largest lender aims to double every......

Fraternity, prosperity and polarisation

Economic stagnation is the advance payment for polarisation, which extracts a terrible price. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com One of the most heartening and fraternal features of......

Kingfisher Airlines: IDBI Bank GM conspired with Mallya

A senior IDBI Bank official allegedly conspired with businessman Vijay Mallya for sanction and disbursement of loan to the latter's Kingfisher Airlines, the Central Bureau of Investigation said in......

10 Times Ranbir Proved He's A Risk-Taker

Ranbir Kapoor's natural born talent and chartbuster karma are open secrets. What distinguishes RK from his contemporaries is his willingness to take chances in his career. If anything, The Animal......

Ghoomer Review: Winner With A Lot Of Heart

Ghoomer is an efficient crowd-pleaser that puts a lump in the throat, a tear in the eyes, and a smile on the face, all at the same time, applauds Mayur Sanap. The down-and-out player, the crusty......

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode......

Thai Massage Review: Mixed Bag

Gajraj Rao sparkles in a muddled coming-of-age drama, notes Mayur Sanap. In writer-director Mangesh Hadawale's Thai Massage, the protagonist is a conservative middle-class 70-year-old widower,......

F1 PIX: Verstappen's winning run ends!

IMAGE: Red Bull's World champion Max Verstappen retired on the fourth lap with a brake problem as flames leaped out of the right rear of his car. Photographs: Scott Barbour/Reuters Red Bull's......

Verstappen on pole at Australian Grand Prix

IMAGERed Bull's Max Verstappen, after qualifying in pole position for the Australian Grand Prix, with second-placed Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. and third-placed Red Bull's Sergio Perez. Photograph:......

IPL 2024, CSK vs RCB: Southern Derby set to kick off season 17

IMAGE: Chennai and Bengaluru will face off in the IPL 2024 opener on Friday. Photograph: RCB/CSK/X The high-stakes match between cross-city rivals Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers......

Ashwin vs Bairstow: Clash of centurions in Dharamsala

IMAGE: India maintained their envious record at home by sealing the series. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be eyeing a memorable outing......

2023 Sporting Moments In Pictures

2023 was marked by outstanding sporting achievements, shattered records, and the crowning of new champions, all captured by photographers documenting every significant twist and turn. IMAGE: The......