Why Modi Needs Mission-Mode Bureaucrats

Learning from East Asia, India must reform its district administration with performance, accountability, and vision to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat, points out Deepak Mishra. Illustration:......

'Munir's US Visits: Something Else Is Afoot'

'Trump has personally weighed in to overcome doubts and reservations about Pakistan among his top advisors.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   "Clearly, not all of the US national security......

Pahalgam Attack: 'Munir Would Have Known'

'Pakistan's only concern has been while they were on the FATF watch list was to distance their State institutions and organs from any direct connection with the actual execution of militancy inside......

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

The two leaders had a complex relationship yet formed a partnership and even after their parting of ways, the two admired each other in their efforts for India's freedom. These facts need to be......

Trump's Tariff Tussle With India

'While criticising India's high tariffs, Mr Trump stated he would impose reciprocal taxes on Indian products if re-elected.''However, since India's tariffs follow WTO rules, Mr Trump's actions......

Trump's 'America First' agenda may lead to higher tariffs

With Donald Trump all set to become US president, Indian exporters may face high customs duties for goods like automobiles, textiles and pharmaceuticals if the new US administration decides to......

No, Mr Modi, you are not yet transforming India

Contrary to the bragging that marked its two-year anniversary, the government's timidity on reform is simply astounding, says Mihir Sharma.     There is little or no doubt in my mind......

Why Are Banks Wooing You?

When he didn't respond (Mr Saver has lost count of how many relationship managers he has had in the past few years!), the gentleman landed up at his doorstep and started pleading with him to open......

Amitabh Wants YOU to LIKE Him!

How far will Amitabh Bachchan go for an Instagram 'like'? Well, the 79-year old actor is ready to try anything, even kicking! Photograph: Kind courtesy Amitabh Bachchan/Instagram The Big B posted......

'When I heard the climax, I went like WOW!'

'Shah Rukh Khan is a great actor. To be the only other actor that a great director selects after him is a matter of great pride.' Straight talk from Ranveer Singh. Image: Ranveer Singh/Facebook......

Saluting Kader Khan

'Kader Khan could be horribly intimidating, impossibly silly, achingly human and, sometimes, all at once.''I was drawn to his magic and magnetism even when I didn't know he was behind it,' recalls......

'I had almost become a mechanic...'

'Today, the world has changed. You have to be very persistent.' 'You need to have a talent that is your 'X' factor -- be it in any field.' Aarambh actor Rajniesh Duggal tells us what his 'X' factor......

'Dhawan doesn't get credit he deserves'

IMAGE: Shikhar Dhawan's brilliant performances in ICC 50-over tournaments has earned him the 'Mr ICC' tag. Photograph: Hannah Peters/Getty Images Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri reckons......

You can't apply domestic coaching module in IPL: KKR coach Pandit

IMAGE: Six-time Ranji Trophy winning coach Chandrakant Pandit is ready to mould himself within permissible limits when he dons the hat of Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach in IPL 2023. Photograph:......

This is a captain whose commitment to his team is absolute

Under Kohli, playing cricket will now be about winning, not avoiding defeat. India will not just be liked or admired -- it will be respected and feared.A country whose stars were labeled 'talented'......

Why Red Bull could pull out of F1 after 2015

Daniel Ricciardo of Red Bull Racing makes a pit stop during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix. Photograph: Mark Thompson/Getty Images A Red Bull advisor warned that the team could pull out of......

Football Extras: 'Trophies more important for United than top four'

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Although Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits a league title challenge is unrealistic this season, he backs the......