Will Thiruvanathapuram Elect Tharoor A 4th Time?

24 hours before campaigning ends in Thiruvanathapuram, Archana Masih/Rediff.com discovers Shashi Tharoor and his BJP rival Rajeev Chandrasekhar are busy getting their message across to voters.......

Why Election 2024 Is So Subdued...

'It's dull because this time the election is spread over such a long period.' IMAGE: A vendor sells flags and umbrellas printed with the symbols of different policital parties at a market in......

'Don't Know What Problem Laluji Has With Me'

'Laluji is like my father and I am like his son.' IMAGE: Rajesh Ranjan 'Pappu' Yadav meets the family of Rahul Kumar who was killed by criminals in Patna. All photographs: ANI Photo Rajesh Ranjan......

Can This Techie Win Thiruvanathapuram?

Whether Rajeev Chandrasekhar wins or not, Thiruvananthapuram will likely never see such an interesting contest again. IMAGE: Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate, campaigns......

Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?

India believes developed countries and China use quality control orders as a trade barrier, and seeks to play catch-up Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com From toys, footwear and furniture to......

Elon Musk postpones India visit; cites Tesla 'obligations' as reason

American tech billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday said his proposed visit to India has been postponed due to "very heavy Tesla obligations". Photograph: Kyle Grillot/Reuters The electric carmaker......

Why 4,500 Indian IT Leaders Moved On

With the rush of growth after the pandemic slowing down, many leaders are moving to firms that may be smaller but are growing much faster and have the headroom to grow. IMAGE: A couple of months......

Consumption story gets a facelift as rural demand shows promise

Consumer goods firms and auto companies are witnessing an upturn in rural demand, which had been lagging for most of FY24. Photograph: Niharika Kulkarni/Reuters Expectations of a bumper rabi crop......

How mum's belief shaped Akash's career despite adversity

'If his father and brother were alive today, they would be brimming with joy. This is the life's most memorable day and only few are lucky to see it. I'm the proudest mom on this earth.' IMAGE:......