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Drums vs dread: Patna splits on verdict day

As the Bihar assembly results swept in on Friday, Patna's Veerchand Patel Marg, the city's political artery, split into two starkly different worlds. IMAGE: BJP supporters burst crackers to......

TMC names Mamata's nephew Abhishek Banerjee as LS Parl party leader

In a significant organisational shake-up, Trinamool Congress on Monday named its national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee as the party's new parliamentary leader in the Lok Sabha,......

VP polls: Despite number crunch, INDIA to put up joint candidate

The INDIA bloc will put up a joint candidate for the vice presidential polls and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is reaching out to opposition parties to explore names and reach a consensus......

'It's A Big Day, Anything Is Possible'

'Many are saying that some significant announcement regarding Jammu and Kashmir or even separate statehoods might come; that possibility cannot be ruled out given today's date.' IMAGE: Prime......

Mamata's message to Kalyan Banerjee: Fall in line or fall out

In a politically loaded move, the Trinamool Congress on Tuesday accepted senior MP Kalyan Banerjee's resignation as Lok Sabha Chief Whip and swiftly named his successor, signalling party supremo......

'No Indian insurer can ignore bancassurance'

'While we expand into other areas, banca remains our primary channel, and we continue to be a banca-led organisation.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Bancassurance channel recently came under......

Can Insurers Invest In Bima Sugam India?

'Investment by insurers in the Bima Sugam India Federation is illegal as it is a private limited company.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Questions are raised by insurance industry......

Sikka's 'murmuration' gets thumbs-up from Infosys staff

Murmuration - an initiative launched by Infosys' new chief executive officer (CEO) Vishal Sikka to crowd-source ideas from the employees - is learnt to have evoked tremendous response. The......

'Markets Could Crash 40-50% If...'

'If the NDA comes to power with 320-330 plus seats, then we could see some correction. We could possibly see a level of 19,500 to 20,000.' 'If the NDA comes to power with a majority of 400-plus, we......

'I have no sympathy for Byju's'

'What has happened at Byju's is no surprise to anyone.' Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Illustration/Reuters The web of crisis at Byju's, India's leading edtech firm, has reached a crescendo as the......

Pather Panchali@70: Beautiful, Broken People

Seventy years after Pather Panchali released on August 26, 1955, we finally get it.Shuttling between the village of Boral and a studio in Calcutta, caught between worrying about the next purse of......

Brinda Review: Engaging Crime Series

Brinda examines some alarming aspects of religious fanaticism through the narrative engine of a well-oiled serial killer mystery, observes Arjun Menon. Brinda, the first Web series to feature......

What Makes Malayalam Cinema So Distinctive?

The reasons are too private to be discussed at a round table, listed out during a seminar, or uncovered in an academic course.A proud but insomniac connoisseur murmuring in his sleep may do a......

'Just on the basis of beauty, you can't survive for so long'

'She is a very thoughtful actor.''She is in the industry not only because she is beautiful, but also because she is sensible.' IMAGE: Katrina Kaif with Vijay Sethupathi at the Merry Christmas......

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen,' notes Sreehari Nair on the legendary actor's birthday. IMAGE:......

How Gambhir Boosted Akash Deep's Belief

'When your coach is backing you so strongly, it builds inner belief -- and that showed on the field.' IMAGE: The 336 run demolition of England not only levelled the series but also delivered a......

'It was as if I was playing Jannik Sinner'

Fifth seed Iga Swiatek stages revival to stay in hunt for 4th French Open crown. IMAGE: Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her match against Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan at the French Open at......

Temba, The Warrior Of Hope in South African Cricket

For the world, it is another victory of a cricket team, but for all those Black South Africans, who suffered during apartheid, this comes as a sweet redemption. IMAGE: Temba Bavuma celebrates with......

Has Shami Played His Last Test Match?

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami has picked up 229 wickets from 64 Test appearances. Photograph: BCCI Mohammed Shami's possible omission from the Indian Test squad for the England tour was doing the rounds......

Has DreRus Peaked At The Right Time?

SCORECARD IMAGE: Andre Russell posted his 12th IPL 50 during the match against Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. Photographs: BCCI Andre Russell is a sorcerer whose......