Is The Congress Doomed?

The Congress needs to reorganise itself at the grassroots, infuse younger blood, and have more boots on the ground.Just offering freebies is not the answer anymore, argues Ramesh Menon. IMAGE: A......

'Politics can't be a part time job'

'The BJP is doing politics 24x365, but the Congress revs up only during elections.' IMAGE: Narendra D Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party's supreme leader, at a roadshow in Indore, November 14, 2023,......

Did Gehlot's Ego Cost Congress Election?

'Gehlot made it a Modi versus Gehlot contest. It was for the first time in a northern Indian state where the prime minister had to confront a chief minister.'Prakash Bhandari, veteran observer of......

Poll results put BJP in power in 12 states, Congress down to 3

With the Bharatiya Janata Party heading towards a victory in three of the four states that went to polls recently, it will now be in power in 12 states on its own, while the number of states ruled......

Adani Green seals $1.36 bn financing for world's largest renewable energy park

Adani Green Energy (AGEL) on Tuesday announced it has secured a funding of $1.36 billion from a consortium of international banks as part of its construction financing framework. Photograph: Amit......

FDI equity inflows dip 24% to $20.48 bn in Q2

Foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows in India declined 24 per cent to $20.48 billion in April-September 2023, dragged by lower inflows in computer hardware and software, telecom, auto and......

EPFO adds 17.21 lakh net members in September

Retirement fund body EPFO recorded a net addition of 17.21 lakh members in September, according to payroll data released on Monday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Month-on-month......

Festival season fail to light up apparel sales, consumer durables shine

Sales of apparel were a mixed bag this festive season while those of consumer durables saw an uptick with mobiles, laptops, and air conditioners being in demand. Photograph: Shannon......

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Bengal, Kerala storm into quarters

IMAGE: Kerala players celebrate a fall of a wicket during a match against Maharashtra during the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI/X Captain Sudip Kumar Gharami and veteran Anustup......

WPL Auction: Gujarat Giants bag Kashvee for Rs 2 cr

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Kashvee Gautam/Instagram In a blockbuster WPL 2024 auction, Kashvee Gautam, the uncapped Indian all-rounder, sealed a record-breaking Rs 2 crore deal with Gujarat Giants.......

Sreesanth's Claim Sparks Legal Notice

Photograph: Kind courtesy Legends League Cricket/X   The Legends League Cricket commissioner issued a legal notice to Shanthakumaran Sreesanth following the fast bowler's assertion that......

High Stakes in WPL auction to fill season gaps

Photograph: Kind Courtesy WPL/X With the biggest purse going into the WPL auction on Saturday, last edition's wooden-spooner Gujarat Giants will look to plug the holes ahead of the 2024 edition of......

Hardik Shares Peek of Rehab Journey

Photograph and video: Kind courtesy Hardik Pandya/Instagram   Recovering from an ankle ligament tear in the World Cup 2023 game against Bangladesh, Hardik Pandya is on a determined......