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'BJP Has 6,000 Crores To Spend On Elections'

'Not even a single rupee from the electoral bonds should be allowed to be used in the election.' 'If it is used in the election, it will taint India's electoral process itself.' IMAGE: Bharatiya......

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Indications are that the DMK combine will win more seats than the AIADMK and BJP, but is facing a tough fight in about half a dozen from the rest, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy of the electoral......

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

'The people of Tamil Nadu, in particular Chennai, know about the double standards of the BJP. Nothing will work for them here.' IMAGE: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian......

Maratha community does not require quota because ....: Plea in HC

The Maratha community is not backward and hence it does not require reservation in government jobs and education, a petitioner argued before the Bombay high court on Wednesday. IMAGE: Maratha......

Consider weather, climate while planning 'one nation, one poll': IMD

'If people are in the queue, they should have sufficient water to drink. There should be a provision for first aid and health workers to help if people faint or suffer from sunstroke... and there......

Cola, beverage, ice cream makers expect surge in sales as temp soars

With a gradual rise in temperature and the start of heatwave, FMCG and dairy firms selling cola-based fizz drinks, juices, mineral water, ice creams and milk-based beverages expect a spike in sales......

India's Startup Scorecard

For the startup ecosystem in India, the scorecard so far has been a mixed bag, observes Akhil Gupta. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Startups are being projected as the 'backbone of future......

Ex-bureaucrats seek Green Credits scheme withdrawal

A group of 91 retired bureaucrats has appealed to the Centre to withdraw the Green Credits programme, which they claimed may facilitate diversion of forest land to private entities. Photograph:......

'There's a de-emphasis on divestment'

'We now look at divestment as an opportunity for maximising the value of public assets, not necessarily as a short-term resource-raising measure.' IMAGE: Finance Secretary T V Somanathan, right,......

Bharat Rice to be sold at Rs 29/kg in retail market from next week

The Centre on Friday said it will sell 'Bharat Rice' in the retail market at Rs 29 per kg from next week to give relief to the common man and has also directed traders to disclose rice/paddy stock,......

Manjummel Boys Is Better Than Titanic!

Manjummel Boys is a largely conventional, commercial, movie. But given the rather curvy observations that do stay intact in the film, Rohit Sathish is tempted to think what an even braver, more......

'I found myself deeply moved by...'

'I had the opportunity to portray a wildlife crime fighter on screen, which allowed me to express my concern for society, wildlife, and the environment.''I strongly believe that humans share this......

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

'We need to understand and respect wildlife behaviour.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shonet Anthony Barretto/Facebook Before turning to film-making, Shonet Anthony Barretto was a choreographer who......

Aamir Gets Rescued From Chennai Floods

IMAGE: Aamir Khan, Vishnu Vishal and many others get rescued from the floods.VPhotograph: Kind courtesy Vishnu Vishal/Twitter Aamir Khan was stuck in flood-stricken Chennai, and later rescued with......

'Aur kya chahiye insider banne ke liye?'

'I have a problem with the term 'outsider'.'Doctor ka beta doctor banta hain, par aap baki doctors ko outsider nahi na bulate.''I always wanted to be an actor, yaar.''While I was in the bank for......

Shepherd credits 'see ball, hit ball' mantra for victory

'Whenever you're in that kind of role you're even more dangerous, having to just hit the ball because when you ‘see-ball hit-ball', it's a more clear mindset than having to be tentative and......

CSK Vs SRH: Who Played The Best Knock?

Sunrisers Hyderabad continued their winning streak at home, cruising to their second consecutive victory at the Rajiv Gandhi international stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024. This dominant......

IPL PIX: Mayank sizzles as LSG trounce RCB

Images from the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants in Bengaluru on Tuesday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Lucknow Super Giants handed hosts Royal Challengers Bengaluru a......

DC's power hitters vs KKR's star-studded lineup: Who will prevail?

IMAGE: Delhi Capitals will have to put another such performance against KKR. Photograph: BCCI Delhi Capitals would be keen to prove that their comfortable win against Chennai Super Kings was......

KKR mauling exposes lack of variety in RCB's bowling

SCORECARD IMAGE: Surprise substitute Vijaykumar Vyshak was the lone Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowler to impress. He used knuckle balls and pace-off deliveries to good effect in Friday's IPL......

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