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'We are not worried what Modiji says about Muslims'

Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com accompanies 26/11 prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam as he canvasses for votes in his first Lok Sabha election.Photographs: Palashranjan Bhaumick. IMAGE: From left: Ujjwal Nikam,......

SC seeks Centre's stand on plea against marital rape exception

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centre's stand on a petition challenging the marital rape exception under the new criminal laws. Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph:......

'Shoma Sen Was Entitled To Bail'

'She had been in jail for nearly 6 years; the charges had not been framed and the trial had not begun.''Even if it began, it would take years to complete.' IMAGE: Shoma Sen with her daughter Koel......

Supriya Sule vs Sunetra Pawar: Which Pawar will Baramati voters choose

Though the contest is tough in Baramati, Sule has an edge over her rival as the locals may not break the pattern that she is meant for the Lok Sabha and Ajit Pawar for the state assembly, the......

'There Is No Modi Wave'

'I am shocked that the BJP makes so many commitments. What did they deliver as the NDA?' IMAGE: Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) candidate Supriya Sule speaks to the media while......

'Be In Cash; About Over 20-25%'

'The markets will correct, and they are bound to correct. The boom will turn into bust.' 'When this bust happens, people would lose like they have lost in the past.''Whatever you have made possibly......

Are MF Stress Tests Of Any Use?

These are usually found among small and midcaps. It is not easy to find such stocks, especially after a strong bull market, discovers Debashis Basu. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In......

Are the stock markets prepared for a delay in interest rate cut?

A higher-than-expected consumer price inflation (CPI) print for March in the US has dashed hopes of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (US Fed) in June. Illustration: Uttam......

Petrol, diesel prices cut by Rs 2 each

Petrol and diesel prices were cut by Rs 2 per litre each as state-owned oil companies ended a nearly two-year-long hiatus in rate revision, just hours before the general election schedule is......

Tax devolution not about richer vs poorer states

Tax devolution shares, which threaten to create a north-south divide among states, may have more to do with per capita income, and not so much with population. IMAGE: Kerala Chief Minister......

2023's Best Performers On OTT

Hansal Mehta rightly said that 2023 was a year of memorable performances. While some of them, like Sushmita Sen (Aarya 3) and Kajol (Lust Stories 2), disappointed Subhash K Jha, he picks his......

The Powerful Short Film Winning Hearts

'Rapists do have families.''I wanted to see how a father or mother would deal with it.''They go through shame as well and get discriminated from the rest of the village.''Why don't we show it that......

Who is Lando Norris?

IMAGE: McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates winning the Miami Grand Prix on the podium with the trophy. Photograph: Marco Bello/Reuters It is doubtful there has been a more popular winner of a......

Jadeja Or Gaikwad? Who Gets Your Vote?

Punjab Kings lost wickets in a clump and failed to put on any worthy partnership as they lost to the Chennai Super Kings by 28 runs in Dharamsala on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Scorecard Chasing 168,......

LSG speedster 'pretty close' to return from injury

IMAGE: Before getting injured, Mayank Yadav touched the speed of 150 kmph consistently and his control over line and length left many in awe. Photograph: BCCI India's new pace sensation Mayank......

Is This A Turning Point For R Sai Kishore?

R Sai Kishore led with a four wicket haul as Gujarat Titans spinners led them to a three wicket victory against Punjab Kings in a low-scoring IPL 2024 match on Sunday, April 21, 2024. The Gujarat......

IPL 2024: In-form CSK start favourites against LSG

IMAGE: Champions CSK are coming into the match against LSG on the back of two successive victories. Photograph: BCCI Lucknow Super Giants will be aiming to get back to winning ways on their home......

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