4 Times When Modi's Hindu-Muslim Rhetoric Backfired

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com does a deep dive into four elections when Narendra Modi resorted to anti-Muslim fervour and points out that Hindu-Muslim politics does not necessarily mean victory......

Key provisions of CAA may violate Indian Constitution: US report

Key provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) which came into law this year may violate certain provisions of India's Constitution, a report issued by an independent research wing of the......

US House passes $95-bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies

The House of Representatives approved a $95.3 billion foreign-aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and other American allies on Saturday. IMAGE: US President Joe Biden departs St Joseph on the......

'2024 won't be a repeat of 2019 -- at least in Bihar'

'There was a huge difference between the 2019 Lok Sabha and 2020 assembly elections in Bihar.''Between 39/1 in 2019 to almost 50-50 in late 2020, Bihar had already moved.' IMAGE: Rashtriya Janata......

It's back to the drawing board for payment banks

RBI's exercise will take into account standards of governance, the viability of the payment bank (PB) business model, and changes, if any, if needed. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The......

Has Paytm Woken Up Too Late?

Has Vijay Shekhar Sharma given up on the bank?For now, he seems to be on a save-OCL mission. The bank will face its logical end, observes Tamal Bandopadhyay. IMAGE: A cobbler uses Paytm as a mode......

Who Fared Better On Economy? Modi Or Manmohan

Whether it was the MGNREGS or the NFSA or the Aadhaar-based DBT scheme for cash transfer, the Modi government has built on the basic architecture created by the Singh government. Policy makers in......

India tops remittances table with $125 bn inflows: World Bank report

India is expected to be the top recipient of remittances in 2023 as inflows increase 12.4 per cent to $125 billion, said a World Bank report on Tuesday. Photograph: Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters......

The Very Best Films Of Alia Bhatt

"Mark my words. Alia is the most special talent to hit our cinema in years. She will take the country by storm," Karan Johar had prophesied before the release of her debut film, Student Of The......

Dunki Review: SRK Is Earnest, The Film Is Not

Dunki doesn't have any repeat value unlike other Hirani films. And that perhaps is saying a lot, notes Mayur Sanap. As I was watching the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Dunki, the thought crossed my mind......

7 Underrated Films Of 2023

With so many releases in 2023, not all got their due. Subhash K Jha picks his underrated films of the year. Dhak DhakWhere to watch? Netflix Why was this gem released with so little fanfare? Dhak......

Joram Review: Harrowing Portrait Of The Helpless

When an actor has worked for as long as Manoj Bajpayee, one tends to lose their sense of originality under the sheen of stardom.But the actor's versatility sparkles in his willingness to start on a......

Zadran stirs a little pot after win over Pakistan

IMAGE: Ibrahim Zadran was the Player of the match for his super steady knock of 87 at the top of the order. Photograph: X Afghanistan batter Ibrahim Zadran made a few statements in Chennai on......