BJP May Replace Half Its Lok Sabha MPs

Amit Shah wants to increase the party's nationwide vote share by at least 10 per cent from the 37.7 per cent it secured five years ago and ensure above 50 per cent vote share in the states where it......

India overtakes China, becomes world's most populous nation

India has surpassed China to become the world's most populous nation with 142.86 crore people, shows the latest United Nations data, even as UN projections estimate that the country's population is......

New PIL in SC challenges Centre's blocking of BBC's Modi docu

A fresh PIL was filed on Thursday in the Supreme Court challenging the Centre's decision to block a BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots. IMAGE: AISA activists of Jadavpur University attend......

Covid, economy figure in President Murmu's maiden address to nation

India has helped the world discover the true potential of democracy and the keyword for the country today is compassion for the downtrodden, needy and those on the margins, President Droupadi Murmu......

Highlights of Union Budget 2022-23

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her fourth Budget in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Following are the highlights of the Union Budget 2022-23......

Dear Nirmalaji: Please CREATE JOBS!

Kindly note this image has been used for representational purposes only. Photograph: Kind courtesy Keshav Naidu/Pixabay On February 1, 2021, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the......

Dear Nirmalaji, spend more on education

Kindly note that this image has only been posted for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sasin Tipchai/Pixabay On February 1, 2021, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will......

'Economy has been growing at around 5% the last 7-8 years'

'Instead of doing reforms and restructuring, the present government is busy with the perception that everything is fine and the economy is hunky-dory.''Such hollow perceptions are very dangerous......

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021. Aseem's Best International Films of 2021 In the second year of the pandemic when movie theatres remained closed for an extended period of......

Brands scramble to play the GoT game

With deals close to Rs 70 crore, GoT could turn out to be the most merchandised entertainment property of the year in India.Urvi Malvania reports. IMAGE: Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) and one of her......

'Rishi Kapoor doesn't have a style'

'Actors would go to acting schools. Today, they go to the gym first.''What has the body got to do with acting?''What's the use of flexing muscles if you can't manage the muscles of your face?'......

Jacqueline Fernandez: 'I am a risk taker'

'I have always been told 'thoda sa aur, thoda sa aur.''That's why I was always hamming.' IMAGE: Jacqueline Fernandez shows off her moves in A Gentleman. "This is my first release of the year. It......

Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger to help develop Indian football

IMAGE: Arsene Wenger will play a role in Indian football's grassroots programmes and talent development. Photograph: Mohamed Farag/Getty Images Former Arsenal manager and world governing body......

Extras: 'Bale has never asked to leave Real'

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field  IMAGE: 'He has got a contract and as long as he is a Real Madrid player he will play at 100% - and do very well'. Photograph:......

No appeal against Sarita Devi's ban: Boxing India to Delhi high court

India boxer Sarita Devi (left) with Sports and Youth Affairs minister Sarbananda Sonowal in Guwahati. Photograph: PTI Boxing India on Monday told the Delhi high court that it cannot appeal against......

India hockey coach Walsh stays; to be given fresh contract

Terry Walsh during training with the Indian men’s hockey team. Photograph: Getty Images A day after his dramatic announcement to quit, Terry Walsh decided to continue as India's chief hockey......