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Why Congress Rose To Kejriwal's Defence

The Congress now knows that it is the only force -- however weakened it might be -- that stands between the BJP and India's evolution into a single-party Republic. Because, once it is out of the......

UP court orders magisterial probe into Mukhtar Ansari's death

A magisterial inquiry was ordered Friday as opposition parties raised questions over the death of gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari, amid allegations by his family that he died due to 'slow......

Why Modi Should Thank Indira Gandhi

If Indira Gandhi hadn't targeted the RSS, Narendra Modi wouldn't be sitting pretty with his second majority and looking at a third, asserts Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Narendra Modi at the foundation......

Why Congress Can't Keep Its Flock Together

If the party's members aren't sure what it stands for, see no path to wealth or power, and endure control by a dynasty, which, almighty as it is within the party, cannot get them the votes, they......

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

If Modi wants to leave a real legacy, breaking India's strategic triangulation would be the real gift, notes Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish......

What Led To Paytm's Big Fall

At the heart of Paytm's slide lies the abject failure of its Super App strategy, notes Indrajit Gupta. IMAGE: Vijay Shekhar Sharma. Photograph: ANI Photo For more than three weeks now, the......

Funding winter for Indian startups likely to end by March

Investors attending the TiE Global Summit (TGS) exuded confidence that funding winter for Indian startups will end by March but said budding entrepreneurs seeking funds must come up with credible......

Adani Crisis: Stress Test For Indian Capitalism

In this round, the market has won.But it is still for Gautam Adani to decide whether he has lost or not, argues Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Gautam Adani, chairman, Adani Group. Photograph: PTI Photo......

This Budget Is A Statement Of Confidence

'Indian families' needs and expectations have gone through a revolution across economic demographics.''As this latest Modi-Sitharaman Budget demonstrated, politicians have understood this change.......

The Rakesh Jhunjhunwala I Knew

A family man, a confident investor, someone who was sure two decades ago that India and its stock market were going to boom.T N Ninan recalls his chats with Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. Illustrations:......

2023's Must Watch Web Series

The streaming platforms were replete with violent, profanity-laden gangster shows. But amidst the noise, there were some effective and thought-provoking shows too. Deepa Gahlot's list of her top 10......

Salman-Shah Rukh Pray With Eknath Shinde

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan visited Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's home to attend Ganpati pooja on Sunday. It was a houseful event, as Asha Bhosle, Jackie Shroff, Rajkummar......

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Indian audiences have always favoured family dramas. One of the earliest popular serials on Doordarshan was Hum Log. Later, Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi and Dekh Bhai Dekh became family comedy classics. When......

So Much To Watch On OTT This Week!

Thriller, horror, feel-good, rom-com, action, vendetta, biopics -- you name it, you got it on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma shares her OTT recommendations this week. FarhanaWhere to watch?......

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

In recent years, Yash Chopra has been labelled King Of Romance, when in fact, his best film, Deewar (1975) did not have a chiffon-clad heroine dancing in the snow. Unfortunately, it is not......

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

It is a tribute to a system so robustly meritocratic that this team represents India's diversity better than any other institution: The Union Cabinet, our chief ministers, the civil services, the......

Chess Olympiad: Unstoppable Gukesh hits 8/8 as India shock USA

IMAGE: D Gukesh is enjoying a purple patch and his victory over World No 5 Fabiano Caruana was his eighth on the trot at the Chess Olympiad. Photograph: AICF Teenaged Grandmaster D Gukesh shocked......

Chess Olympiad: India 'A', 'B' post wins in Open section

IMAGE: India ‘A’ continues its sweep in the women's section of the Chess Olympiad. Photograph: AICF/Twitter The India 'A' and 'B' teams registered comprehensive seventh round......

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams continue winning spree

IMAGE: Dronavalli Harika in pensive mood. Photograph: All India Chess Federation/Twitter Indian teams continued their winning run in the Open section of the 44th Chess Olympiad with all three......

Chess Olympiad: Red-hot India 'B' thrash Estonia 4-0

IMAGE: Indian Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran during the second round match of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram, Chennai, on Saturday. Photograph: FIDE/Lennart Ootes & Stev Bonhage India 'B'......

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