Dilli Ab Door Nahin!

'Delhi's streets were not alleys but an artist's canvas,' the eminent poet Mir Taqi Mir noted more than 150 years ago.Syed Firdaus Ashraf savours the sights and cuisine of the national capital.......

Why BJP Still Hasn't Named Nadda's Successor

The prolonged delay over electing J P Nadda's successor possibly stems from the RSS leadership wanting a person who is at least equidistant from the Sangh as well as the Modi/BJP edifice, observes......

Space Race: Will India Be Just A Watcher?

Billionaires are not only eyeing a profit as they push mankind out into the stars.It appears India will be among those nations consigned to being among the watchers and not participants of this......

Why Paras Surrendered To Mo-Shah

After the Mahagathbandan rejected his overtures, the need for political survival forced Pashupati Kumar Paras to stick with the NDA.The BJP may reward him with a governor's post after the election.......

Discounts are back at car dealerships

Dealers said the discounts this March are higher than the same month in the previous year. Kindly note the image has only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

PV Sales Face Bleak Outlook in 2024-25

Major Indian carmakers are preparing for sluggish domestic PV sales growth of just 1-2 per cent in FY26. Kindly note the image has only been published for representational purposes. Photograph:......

Is foreign exchange rate stability desirable? Not really

The recent depreciation of the rupee along with sharp fall in the country’s foreign exchange (FX) reserves has sparked a debate whether stability of the exchange rate is necessary and......

Where Are Business Leaders To Power The India Story?

What do we need more of? Leaders who dominate global institutions or local leaders with a 'Make-in-India' mindset? Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com A couple of weeks ago, the news about......

Padmaavat Review: Rajput pride played out on a loop

'Sanjay Leela Bhansali's historical characters behave as though they are already aware of the chapters that will be dedicated to them and the sonnets that will be written in their memory.''And yet,......

'I am a lot happier now'

Farhan Akhtar made a brilliant directorial debut with Dil Chahta Hai, way back in 2001.The film, which has become a cult flick of sorts, turns 15 this month.We celebrate the big moment with Aseem......

Is India ready for Rio?

As preparations for the Olympics gather pace, India may be headed for yet another paltry medal haul, says Dhruv Munjal. IMAGE: Saina Nehwal, who won the Australian Open on Sunday, June 12, has......