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Sumit Sarkar: The Historian Who Transformed Indian History

Sumit Sarkar: The Historian Who Transformed Indian History

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Sumit Sarkar was never intellectually dismissive of the Hindutva project. He took it with deadly seriousness for he grasped the challenge it posed to the aspirations and ideals of the anti-imperialist movement that generated multiple imaginings of freedom and ways to attain it, recalls Pradeep Kumar Dutta.

BMC demolishes unauthorised constructions at posh Mumbai high-rise

BMC demolishes unauthorised constructions at posh Mumbai high-rise

Rediff.com   1 days ago

The Mumbai civic body has initiated demolition of unauthorised constructions in a posh Prabhadevi high-rise, Rustomjee Crown, following complaints from an RTI activist. The action targets illegal alterations, amalgamation of flats, and conversion of common spaces into habitable areas, with the drive expected to continue over several days.

Abdominal Injury Forces Joao Fonseca Out Of US Open

Abdominal Injury Forces Joao Fonseca Out Of US Open

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Brazilian tennis sensation Joao Fonseca has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming US Open due to an abdominal injury.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Dip Amid US-Iran Standoff, High Crude Prices

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Dip Amid US-Iran Standoff, High Crude Prices

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced declines in early trade, influenced by the escalating US-Iran standoff and persistently high crude oil prices, with experts predicting increased volatility.

Moto G Max Unveiled In India

Moto G Max Unveiled In India

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Motorola has expanded its smartphone line-up with the Moto G Max, featuring a 6.72-inch 120 Hz display and a massive 7,000 mAh battery. Priced at Rs 27,999.

Home Flooded? Avoid These Insurance Claim Mistakes

Home Flooded? Avoid These Insurance Claim Mistakes

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Flood insurance claims can be rejected or reduced if homeowners do not understand what their policy actually covers.

'You Can't Over-Rule A Supreme Court Judgment By Making A Law'

'You Can't Over-Rule A Supreme Court Judgment By Making A Law'

Rediff.com   1 days ago

'This government is in the very bad habit of doing so again and again. It has done so many times.'

10 Skills AI Is Teaching That Schools Aren't

10 Skills AI Is Teaching That Schools Aren't

Rediff.com   1 days ago

When a student asks AI to explore an idea, challenges its response, asks for alternatives, improves the output and decides what is worth retaining, the student is practising behaviours that are central to leadership, says Jaspreet Bindra, co-founder and CEO of AI & Beyond, an organisation promoting AI literacy.

2 kids leave home after watching '24-hr hiding challenge' game

2 kids leave home after watching '24-hr hiding challenge' game

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Two children, aged 11 and 7, left their home in Hastinapur, Meerut, after watching a 'Secret House' game video on YouTube.

A Mom-Son Japanese Odyssey

A Mom-Son Japanese Odyssey

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Researching Japan was like going down a rabbit hole. There is just so much to see and do, but I finally decided we would stick to the 'Golden Route' of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, notes Radhika Mittal.

'If Earnings Growth Returns, Capital Can Flow Back To India'

'If Earnings Growth Returns, Capital Can Flow Back To India'

Rediff.com   1 days ago

'India is vulnerable to the West Asia crisis in three ways: Energy costs, the business Indian companies conduct in the region, and remittances from the Indian diaspora.'

7-yr-old boy 'with fever' dies at Maha ashram school; 26 hospitalised

7-yr-old boy 'with fever' dies at Maha ashram school; 26 hospitalised

Rediff.com   1 days ago

A 7-year-old student at a residential school in Palghar, Maharashtra, has died from high fever and breathing difficulties, leading to the hospitalisation of 26 other students with similar symptoms. This incident follows recent deaths of tribal girls in another Maharashtra ashram school due to snakebite, highlighting ongoing concerns about student safety and health in such facilities.

Rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim out of jail again for 21 days

Rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim out of jail again for 21 days

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Controversial Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, convicted for rape, has been granted a 21-day furlough, marking his 17th temporary release from jail.

Manchester City agree deal to sign Palmeiras winger Allan

Manchester City agree deal to sign Palmeiras winger Allan

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Manchester City has reportedly agreed to a deal worth up to 34.2 million to sign Palmeiras winger Allan Elias.

Alia To Zendaya: The Beautiful Bandana Brigade

Alia To Zendaya: The Beautiful Bandana Brigade

Rediff.com   1 days ago

The bandana, once a rockstar staple, is making a chic comeback among female celebrities in both Bollywood and Hollywood, with stars like Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Zendaya showcasing versatile ways to style the head scarf.

Who Derailed Tarique Rahman's India Visit?

Who Derailed Tarique Rahman's India Visit?

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Who is running the show in Dhaka? This kind of flip-flop, culminating in a last-minute decision to skip a maiden visit, can happen only when the remote is in the hands of one of the competing lobbies within the BNP -- one that appears determined to play a game of chess with India.

10 Malayalam Songs That Capture Onam Best

10 Malayalam Songs That Capture Onam Best

Rediff.com   1 days ago

From timeless classics to modern favourites, these 10 Malayalam songs capture the colour, warmth and togetherness of Onam like few others can.

Alonso's Chelsea kick off season with thrilling win at Fulham

Alonso's Chelsea kick off season with thrilling win at Fulham

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Chelsea secured a breathless 3-2 victory over West London rivals Fulham in Xabi Alonso's first Premier League match as coach, with goals from Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers, and Cole Palmer.

What Went Wrong For India At The Hockey World Cup

What Went Wrong For India At The Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com   1 days ago

India's Hockey World Cup campaign ended in disappointment after a 5-3 defeat to Argentina, highlighting persistent defensive issues and a struggle to perform against top-ranked teams. The team's problems, including conceding early goals and a lack of intensity, had been building throughout the year.

Marathi fine rumours trigger protests by Mumbai auto, taxi drivers

Marathi fine rumours trigger protests by Mumbai auto, taxi drivers

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Widespread fear amongst autorickshaw and taxi drivers over rumoured steep fines linked to a state government Marathi proficiency drive erupted into street protests in parts of Mumbai on Monday, forcing Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to step in and address the panic. During protests, some drivers tried to prevent other members from transporting passengers, inconveniencing common people in the morning hours.