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......

Will Rajeev Chandrasekhar Upset Shashi Tharoor?

I hope those who underestimate Rajeev Chandrasekhar will be proved wrong in this fight for Thiruvananthapuram's future, notes Rajeev Srinivasan. IMAGE: Rajeev Chandrashekhar, the Bharatiya Janata......

Kejriwal needs no insulin: Tihar; Wife says they want to kill him

The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday said Tihar authorities were 'lying' about specialist doctors examining Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, while his wife Sunita Kejriwal alleged that he was being......

Empty chairs on stage for Soren, Kejriwal at mega INDIA rally

Two empty chairs -- one each for jailed Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal former and former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren -- were kept on stage as the Indian National Developmental Inclusive......

BJP Sankalp Patra: Enough powder to ignite stocks, if investors are patient

Since most proposals will have a long gestation period, the full benefits will be reflected in the revenues of companies, and subsequently the stock prices over time Illustration: Dominic......

Lok Sabha election outcome can trigger stock market correction: Bernstein

While the markets have factored in a number close to 350 for the BJP and almost 400 for the NDA, 50 seats fewer could trigger a market correction IMAGE: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates an......

Crude realisation: Oil's slick grip threatens corporate margins, profits

Corporate margins and profits in India remain vulnerable to changes in crude oil prices in the international market. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Historical quarterly data from listed......

Rajasthan enters fray to attract Tesla India plant

With US-based electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla scouting for a suitable location for its foray in India, Rajasthan has joined the fray with a host of offers to woo the Elon Musk-led company. Other......

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Students and principals at the primary and senior schools that Oscar winner Cillian Murphy attended in Cork, Ireland, tell Rediff.com what the triumph means to them. All Photographs and Videos:......

T20 World Cup: Will Hardik Pandya be picked? Rahul or Samson?

IMAGE: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has managed 151 runs in eight games in IPL 2024 at a strike-rate of 142. Photograph: BCCI K L Rahul is believed to be slightly ahead of Sanju Samson in......

IPL PIX: Pant shines as spirited Delhi Capitals edge Titans

Images from the IPL 2024 match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday. Scorecard IMAGE: Rishabh Pant on the attack. Photograph: BCCI Rishabh......

'In KKR, I needed guidance but now I don't need it, now I dictate terms'

IMAGE: Kuldeep Yadav admitted he needed guidance during his time with KKR. Photograph: BCCI A reinforced skillsets and the ability to perfectly read the ebbs and flows of a match have made Kuldeep......

Is Pant's T20 World Cup Spot In Jeopardy?

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant's batting lacked its usual spark. Photograph: BCCI   Rishabh Pant's much anticipated return to the IPL after a long injury layoff proved bittersweet. While his emotional......

Depression, undereating caused early retirement, reveals Lanning

IMAGE: Meg Lanning took a six-month mental health break after winning the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold in Birmingham to work in a coffee shop. Photographs: BCCI In a stunning disclosure,......